Department of the Interior and Local Government(DILG)

September 18, 2019 Dear Christopher Miguel Saulo, I refer to my letter of Aug 27, 2019 02:13:29 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Top 10 LGUs with highest scores on Business Friendliness and Competitiveness Pillar. Our response to your request is due on Sep 17, 2019 02:13:29 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still verifying with the Bureau of Local Government Supervision, this Department, if they have the requested data in their office. 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 Oct 15, 2019 02:13:29 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURJTEctMTM1NTE1MzQwODg0DA, for request with ticket number #DILG-135515340884. Thank you. Respectfully, Lourdes Lladones FOI Officer

October 8, 2019 Dear Christopher Miguel Saulo, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 27, 2019 02:13:29 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Top 10 LGUs with highest scores on Business Friendliness and Competitiveness Pillar. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested. [download link] https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pV4LAXRRP0bp3x5IyuSjZwp0h_eE_aVN 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 Hon. Eduardo M. Año, SEcretary, DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, Quezon Ave., 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, Lourdes Lladones FOI Receiving Officer