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Published by Metropolitan Cebu Water District(METCEBWD) on Oct. 9, 2025.
Requested from METCEBWD by W. Casil at 02:03 PM on
Oct. 9, 2025.
Purpose: Undergraduate Thesis
Tracking no: #METCEBWD-502200986142
Good day! I would like to request the following information for my undergraduate thesis regarding groundwater modeling: 1.Pumping rate extraction in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City 2.Aquifer parameters (e.g. hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storativity and aquifer thickness) in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City 3. Groundwater Level Monitoring Records 4. Hydrogeologic Assessments or Reports If the data is not available in the specified location, I would appreciate it if you could send me similar data but in nearby places or the whole city itself.
Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your requestOctober 09, 2025d today, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Groundwater Related Data in Lapu-Lapu City,October 09, 2025d October 09, 2025. We will respond and process your request on or before Oct. 30, 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 #METCEBWD-502200986142.
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
Metropolitan Cebu Water District
Dear Ms. Casil:
Good day.
Thank you for your letter request dated October 9, 2025, and received by Metropolitan Cebu Water District on the date under Executive Order No. 2 (s.2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You requested the following data for your study.
- Pumping rate extraction in Barangay Lapulapu City
- Aquifer parameters (e.g. hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storavity, and aquifer thickness) in Barangay Basak, Lapulapu
- Groundwater level monitoring records
- Hydrogeologic assessments or reports
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, we are unable to provide the data you have requested because an exception under Executive Order No. 2, Section 3, No. 5 of the List of Exceptions applies to these information. The list of exceptions is attached with this letter.
We also extend an invitation to visit the MCWD office for a walkthrough on how the water district operates and delivers its services.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
EDGAR H. DONOSO (sgd)FOI-Casil - Erika Caballero - [email protected]2. Exceptions to Right of Access to Information - Erika Caballero - [email protected]
General Manager
Good evening, Sir Donoso, Thank you very much for your time and effort in addressing my request. I truly appreciate your assistance. May I kindly ask if it would be possible to request access for only the aquifer parameters? Best regards, Weljun Ylyana Joyce Casil
Dear Casil,
Good day.
This refers to your request for aquifer parameters (e.g., hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storativity, and aquifer thickness) in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City. Please be informed that the requested data is under the jurisdiction of the same office; however, it cannot be released as it falls under the Exceptions to the Right of Access to Information, in accordance with existing government policies and data confidentiality protocols.
We appreciate your understanding on this matte
Respectfully,
ERIKA ALAINE E. CABALLERO
Metropolitan Cebu Water District