University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I would like to make an information/ document request for the following:
1.) What is the purpose of the UPLB Agrifutura Agro-Industrial and Information Technology Parks?
2.) What is the current status of the UPLB Agrifutura project?
3.) How will the UPLB Agrifutura project benefit the local community and economy?

I would like to receive the documents via email. Thank you!

29 August 2023

Dear Arvin Gonzales,

Good day!

An email was sent to you regarding your FOI request.

Thank you very much.

Best regards,

FOI Receiving Officer

08 September 2023

MR. ARVIN C. GONZALES
#1083 Lungos St. Barangay Sta. Ana
Bulacan, Bulacan


Dear Mr. Gonzales:

Warm greetings!

This refers to your request dated 26 August 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. 
 
You asked for information on UPLB Agro-Industrial and Information Techno Parks.

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 very much.


With commitment and passion to serve,


FOI Receiving Officer