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Published by Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) on Sept. 17, 2025.
Requested from DTI by M. Palaganas at 05:59 PM on
Sept. 17, 2025.
Purpose: Architectural thesis data
Tracking no: #DTI-050313408594
Good day! I need to gather data for my thesis as an architecture student in Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, I would like to request to have a copy of the following: 1. Number of master crafters in Pampanga 2. Number of registered woodcraft businesses in Pampanga 3. Statistics of woodcraft demand and export in the Philippines from 2015-2025 4. Number of establishments in the Philippines that produce, retail, and exhibit wood craft All information or documents would be used strictly for academic purpose
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 Woodraft in Pampanga, dated yesterday.
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is not available at this Office.
For your questions No.1 and No.2, we advise you to please inquire with the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of the concerned LGU since they are the ones who issue a business permit to operate. Please be informed that "registered business" is different from "registered Business Name". All we can provide is the number of registered Business Names for sole proprietorship.For questions No.3 and No.4, kindly coordinate with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for proper assistance. They can be reached at email [email protected].
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