University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I would like to request for an information regarding:

1. Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed UPLB Agro-Industrial and I.T. Parks
2. Environmental Compliance Certificate of the proposed UPLB Agro-Industrial and I.T. Parks
or any such related documents.

Thank you.

21 December 2020

MR. KIM PAUL DEL CARMEN 
70 Purok 2 Mojon, City of Malolos
Bulacan

Dear Mr. del Carmen,

Warm greetings!

This refers to your request dated 16 December 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, particularly on the following:

1.	Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed UPLB Agro-Industrial and I.T. Parks
	Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed UPLB Agro-Industrial and I.T. Parks
2.	Environmental Compliance Certificate of the proposed UPLB Agro-Industrial and I.T. Parks or any such related documents.

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

With commitment and passion to serve,

FOI Receiving Officer