Department of Transportation(DOTr)

Hi I would like to request information regarding the following:

1. All DOTr Issuances (Memorandum Circulars, Department Orders, Administrative Orders, Implementing Rules and Regulations, Notices, Guidance, Other Issuances) concerning railway (LRT1, LRT2, MRT3, MRT7, MMSP, NSCR/SCR, PNR) operation and maintenance, standards, rules, regulations or similar.

This request is following the the DOTr requirement in our Shadow Operator Consultant (SOC) Term of Reference (Sub Task 6.1 Standards for Operation and Maintenance) for MRT4 project.

Your response is highly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.

Kind regards,
Jon

Dear eFOI user, 
Thank you for your request Feb. 10, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on  all DOTr Issuances (Memorandum Circulars, Department Orders, Administrative Orders, Implementing Rules and Regulations, Notices, Guidance, Other Issuances) concerning railway (LRT1, LRT2, MRT3, MRT7, MMSP, NSCR/SCR, PNR) operation and maintenance, standards, rules, regulations or similar.   We will respond and process your request on or before March 3, 2025, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal for request with ticket number #DOTr-051726711025.
Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Transportation 

Dear FOI Officer,

Requesting an update on my FOI request.

Your prompt response is highly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Kind regards,
eFOI User

March 06, 2025 08:46 AM
Dear eFOI user,
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on DOTr Issuances for railway, dated Feb. 10, 2025. And we are still processing your request. 
Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Bryan John Macam
FOI Officer
Department of Transportation

Dear eFOI user, 
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on DOTr Issuances for railway, dated Feb. 10, 2025. 
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is denied. We sincerely apologize, but we are unable to disclose this information. These records are considered confidential in nature. Alternatively, you may reach out to MRT-4 Project Management Office thru their email: [email protected], for documents related to your workstream.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI DM
Department of Transportation