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Published by University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB) on Sept. 21, 2022.
Requested from UPLB by I. Galang at 10:27 PM on
Sept. 21, 2022.
Purpose: UNDERGRADUATE THESIS
Date of Coverage: 09/20/2022 - 09/20/2022
Tracking no: #UPLB-853236315512
Good day! I am currently doing a thesis which involves study of the landuse in Los Banos, Laguna. In line with that, I would like to request your good office of the soft copy of Data about Endemic Medical Plants in Los Baños, Laguna. Rest assured that the gathered data will remain confidential and to be used on academic purposes only. Hoping for your kind and favorable consideration in this matter. Thank you.
22 September 2022 Dear BURAYAG ISRAELA PASCUAL, Good day! An email will be sent to you regarding your FOI request. Thank you and stay safe. Best regards, FOI Receiving Officer
30 September 2022 MS. ISRAELA P. BURAYAG 147 Morales Street, Cruz Bongabon Nueva Ecija Dear Ms. Burayag, Warm greetings! This refers to your request dated 21 September 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You asked for information on Research about Endemic Medicinal Plants in Los Baños, Laguna. Since you did not provide Form F which needs your signature and should be administered under oath as required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that we are constrained to DENY your request. Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement under the UP FOI Manual, states: “The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.” Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help Once you are able to submit the documentary requirement mentioned, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter. Thank you. With commitment and passion to serve, FOI Receiving Officer