National Food Authority(NFA)

Good day, as advised I am reaching out to your agency for the following information regarding the Rice Mill Industry in the Philippines. May I get the data and information for the following:
1. Total Number of Rice Millers in the Philippines
2. Total Number of Rice Millers by Region
3. Classification of Rice Millers and total number per classification, and by region
4. If possible include how long these rice millers have been operating or if not possible, give an average per region
5. Rice Mill Equipment/Machineries Suppliers in the Philippines, local and foreign suppliers, and if possible by region
6. Government budget and investment into the rice mill industry from 2020-2024, and elaborate on the breakdown for 2024 if possible

Thank you

Good day, as advised I am reaching out to your agency for the following information regarding the Rice Mill Industry in the Philippines. May I get the data and information for the following:
1. Total Number of Rice Millers in the Philippines
2. Total Number of Rice Millers by Region
3. Classification of Rice Millers and total number per classification, and by region
4. If possible include how long these rice millers have been operating or if not possible, give an average per region
5. Rice Mill Equipment/Machineries Suppliers in the Philippines, local and foreign suppliers, and if possible by region
6. Government budget and investment into the rice mill industry from 2020-2024, and elaborate on the breakdown for 2024 if possible

Thank you

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 Number of Rice Millers in the Philippines, dated Sept. 11, 2024.
 While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is denied due to duplication
Your right to request a review If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to the NFA Public Affairs Division at [email protected] 
Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request. Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Finance and Administration and FOI Decision Maker at [email protected].
 Thank you.
Respectfully,
 FOI Officer National Food Authority