Department of Transportation(DOTr)

Good day Department of Transportation!

May I inquire about the status of the land acquisition for the MRT-7 Depot in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan? The last update I've heard was the hearing dated last August 29, 2019. Are there any latest updates regarding the status?

November 6, 2019

Dear Aaron James Frades,

I refer to my letter of Nov 05, 2019 05:41:01 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Status of the MRT-7 Depot in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

Per memorandum released by our Legal Affairs Office last 24 August 2018, any person who request information or documents in DOTr via the eFOI portal should "reasonably describe the information requested, and the reason for, or purpose of, the request for information." This also in accordance to E.O No. 2, s. 2016.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Please state from what school/company you are, what is the purpose of the request, and to what extent you will use the information that you are requesting.

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPVHItNjY3NjczMjc3NDA0DA, for request with ticket number #DOTr-667673277404, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Jan 29, 2020 07:02:47 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

DOTR-DM DOTR
FOI Officer

Hi FOI Officer,

I work in the technology industry and my question/concern is for clarification of news reports. The information requested will be used for public awareness.

As per an article that was published June 12, 2019, it is stated, "Mr. Ang added that they have already resolved the train depot issue in a Bulacan court. To recall, the company’s acquisition of a 33-hectare property in Bulacan for the train depot was earlier disrupted due to expropriation issues."

https://www.bworldonline.com/mrt-7-completion-to-be-delayed-to-2022/


However, as per this another FOI request, it is stated "Per the Project Management Office of MRT-7, please be informed that the status of the acquisition for the MRT7 Depot in SJDM is still under expropriation proceeding and the next hearing will be on 29 August 2019."

https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPVHItODEwMjAyNjgxNjQ5DA


To summarize:
June 12, 2019 - Ramong Ang, the CEO of San Miguel Corp. stated that the train depot issue was already resolved.
June 17, 2019 - DOTR FOI Officer stated that the depot is still under expropriation proceeding and the next hearing will be on 29 August 2019.


Can you please provide the latest status about the construction of the depot?

November 13, 2019

Dear Aaron James Frades,

Greetings!

Apologies for the late response as we needed to consult our legal department regarding your request. Please take note that the project you are requesting pertains to case and records which are still under review and evaluation of the Malolos City RTC Branch 11. As such, it partakes to the nature of information or document comprising drafts of decisions, orders, rulings, policy and decisions memoranda that are yet to be ruled upon or issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. Hence, pending the decision or resolution of the civil case, it cannot yet be disclosed or disseminated to the public.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
DOTR-DM DOTR
FOI Officer