Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office(MWSS)

Hi! I would like to ask the following:

1) How many dams do we have in the Philippines?
2) How many dams are still government-owned?
3) How many dams are privatized?
4) How many dams are used for potable water source?
5) How many dams are used for hydroelectric energy source?

Thank you.

November 28, 2023

Dear Alexis Caitlin,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 27, 2023 04:45:19 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of dams in the Philippines that are government-owned or are privatized.

We received your request on Nov 27, 2023 04:45:19 AM and will respond on or before Dec 16, 2023 04:45:19 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEU1XU1MtMjYwMzA5Mjc1NDEyDA, for request with ticket number #MWSS-260309275412.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

29 November 2023

Dear Ms. Valenzuela,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 28 November 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the National Water Resources Board or NWRB at [email protected] / [email protected] or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at www.foi.gov.ph.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Officer