Mines and Geosciences Bureau(MGB)

October 26, 2023 Dear Mr. Evangelista, I refer to my letter of Oct 04, 2023 03:46:04 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Shapefiles of Mining Tenements in Region 10 and 13. Our response to your request is due on Oct 25, 2023 03:46:04 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because of prior commitments/tasks of the assigned personnel but rest assured that your request is currently being processed. We apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Nov 22, 2023 03:46:04 PM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi04MzMxMjc0Mjk2MjQM, for request with ticket number #MGB-833127429624. Thank you. Respectfully, Central Office FOI Officer

November 14, 2023 Dear Mr. Evangelista, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 04, 2023 03:46:04 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Shapefiles of Mining Tenements in Region 10 and 13. Response to Request The official response from the concerned division was sent to your email address today, November 14, 2023 at 10:37 AM. Please see the attached file for your reference. As part of our evaluation of our services, we would like you to completely and honestly answer our client request feedback at https://forms.gle/52vSj8uizuP9n5XC8 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 Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng, OIC, Director 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, Central Office FOI Receiving Officer