Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR)

December 6, 2023 Dear Dave Consebit, I refer to my letter of Nov 15, 2023 10:32:27 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for the number of fishermen and fish landing company in San Joaquin, ILOILO. Our response to your request is due on Dec 06, 2023 10:32:27 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are currently working on it. I 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 December 15, 2023 10:32:27 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJGQVItMDI1MzY3NjMzMTk4DA, for request with ticket number #BFAR-025367633198. Thank you. Respectfully, Region 6 - REMIA A. APARRI FOI Officer

December 15, 2023 Dear Dave Consebit, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 15, 2023 10:32:27 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for the number of fishermen and fish landing company in San Joaquin, ILOILO. Response to Request No. of Fishermen 1063 No. of Fishing Craft Motorized--515 Non-motorized--6 Average Catch (kg) Motorized-- 548 Average Catch (kg) Non-Motorized--4 Number of Fish Landing Center-- One (1)---Purok 5 San Joaquin, Iloilo Status of CFLC- Operational ***As to the data of supply and demand of fish in San Joaquin, Iloilo, no specific data is available as of this time. It will take us time to determine the specific data for the Municipality of San Joaquin alone, since the data available is only for the Regional and Provincial levels. Your FOI request is approved. 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. DEMOSTHENES R. ESCOTO Director Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Fisheries Bldg. Complex, BPI Compound, Brgy. Vasra, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City >. 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, Region 6 - REMIA A. APARRI FOI Receiving Officer