Department of National Defense(DND)

Hello,

The DENR and DND recently did a relocation survey for the Military Reservation area (under Proclamation No. 134, s. 1963)  in Talakag, Kalilangan and Pangantucan, Bukidnon - as well as some other municipalities in Lanao del Sur.

I would like to request for an overlay on a satellite map, a screenshot, or a .kmz file where we can see the exact boundaries and coverage for the said area so we can further see which Sitio and Communities are included.

September 26, 2023

Dear FOI Client, 

I refer to my letter of Aug 26, 2023 08:24:11 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Actual Borders of the Military Reservation Area in Talakag, Bukidnon.

Our response to your request is due on Sep 15, 2023 08:24:11 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request. 

I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Oct 13, 2023 08:24:11 PM.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster04202017160000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERORC05NzAxMDQzNTkwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DND-970104359068.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer

October 6, 2023

Dear FOI Client, 

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful for us if you could clarify the exact purpose of your request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERORC05NzAxMDQzNTkwNjgM, for request with ticket number #DND-970104359068, to respond. 

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Dec 29, 2023 08:09:18 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,


FOI Officer

I have responded via SMS to the agent who attended to my concern.

Dear FOI Client,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request
You asked for a copy of actual borders of the Military Reservation Area (under Proclamation No. 134, s. 1963) in Talakag, Kalilangan, and Pangantucan, Bukidnon, as well as other municipalities in Lanao del Sur.

Response to your request

We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online. You may retrieve your requested information from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1963/07/11/proclamation-no-134-s-1963/

Moreover, military real estate properties are inherently classified, and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to the Undersecretary of National Defense who heads the Central Appeals and Review Committee. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you very much.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer