University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I am Daryl Jed T. Silverio, a 5th year architecture student from Bulacan State University. I am currently working on my thesis and I am planning to propose a design for the proposed UP Los Banos Agro-Industrial and Information Technology Park in Los Banos, Laguna. In line with this, I would like to ask for the following:

1. Is it currently undergoing feasibility studies?
2. What are the scope of the project?
3. Latest Master Development Plan of UPLB Campus.
4. Other related documents
5. Person/Department in charge in the project.

20 November 2020

Mr. Daryl Silverio 
1111 Mabini St., Santisima Trinidad, 
City of Malolos, Bulacan
[email protected]

Dear Mr. Silverio,

This refers to your request dated 10 November 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You asked for information on the UP Los Banos Agro-Industrial and Information Technology Park. 

Since you did not provide Form F which needs your signature and should be administered under oath as required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that we are constrained to DENY your request.

Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement under the UP FOI Manual, states:

“The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.”

Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help

Once you are able to submit the documentary requirement mentioned, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter.

Thank you


Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer