Department of Budget and Management(DBM-)

Please furnish me digital copies of the following SAROs:
A-11-02144
G-11-02091
G-12-01390
G-12-01422
G-13-00171
G-13-00706
G-13-00707
G-13-00758
G-13-00856
G-13-00868
G-13-00885
Also kindly issue a certification, in digital format, to the effect that the project proponent for these SAROs was Senator Franklin Drilon based on the DBM masterlist of DAP-funded projects with corresponding proponents.
Thank you.

August 29, 2018

Dear Manuel,

Thank you for your request dated Aug 27, 2018 02:15:03 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for SAROs for DAP funded projects Senator Franklin Drilon.

We received your request on Aug 27, 2018 02:15:03 PM and will respond on or before Sep 17, 2018 02:15:03 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERCTS0zOTMxODA2NzMzNjAM, for request with ticket number #DBM-393180673360.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Marissa Santos
FOI Officer

FOI RFI Reference No. 393180673360
Date Received: August 27, 2018


MR. MANUEL MEJORADA
PRA 0511 Bryce St., Parc Regency Residences 
Pavia, Iloilo

Dear Mr. Mejorada,

Thank you for your request dated August 27, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

However, we regret that your request for the following information cannot be favorably considered:

1.	Copies of Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) pertaining to DAP projects; and
2.	Certification in digital format, to the effect that the project proponent for these SAROs was Senator Franklin Drilon

Hereunder is the reason for our action:

	Information is among the exceptions to the FOI (E.O. No. 2) as protected by the Constitution and pertinent laws, circularized by the Office of the President, and defined by the DBM.

Remarks: 
Please be informed that the requested documents pertain to matters under litigation. 

The DBM FOI People’s Manual provides for the list of exceptions, one of which is document or information pertaining to matters under litigation, the purpose of which is to prejudge a pending issue before a court or obstruct the administration of justice.
 
Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Olivia Regner
FOI Receiving Officer