Department of Science and Technology(DOST)

We are currently in the process of preparing for a series of activities scheduled from October 20 to 26, 2023, as part of the National Science and Technology Festival. These events will accommodate guests and participants from various regions of the Philippines, who will be staying in Metro Manila during this period.

As a result, we kindly request the following information:

1. Prevailing rates for vehicle rentals in the National Capital Region (NCR).
2. A list of rental companies accredited by PhilGEPS.

Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

October 19, 2023

Dear Joe Marie,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 19, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Request for vehicle rental prevailing rates.

Response to your request

Since this request is exactly the same with your first FOI request, we are denying this entry. On the other hand, your first request is already forwarded to the appropriate office for their action. We will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Dr. Diana L. Ignacio, FOI Appeals and Review Committee at [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
DOST - Receiving Officer
FOI Officer