Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development(PCAARRD)

Good Day! I would like to request for available data regarding the following which will be used for my research study on urban vertical farming with emphasis on aquaponics. 

1) Aquaponics statistics in Metro Manila/Quezon City
2) Design guidelines for aquaponic farms/greenhouses
3) Statistics/demographics of agriculturists and urban farmers in Quezon City/Metro Manila
4) Agro-processes in aquaponics farms

I'd also like to request for available data on:
5) List of spaces and processes intended for the proposed National Urban Agriculture Research and Learning Center by the QC LGU and BFAR

November 10, 2023

Dear Public Citizen,

I refer to my letter of Nov 10, 2023 02:52:52 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Aquaponics Vertical Farms.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. As part of our FOI process, students conducting research must include an endorsement letter from their professors/teachers. We would be waiting for this endorsement letter to process your request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at  https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFFBDQUFSUkQtODM0NjMxODIwMjkyDA, for request with ticket number #PCAARRD-834631820292, 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 Feb 02, 2024 08:27:55 AM, your request will be closed.

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

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Frela Shayne Barias
FOI Officer

Good day! Attached here is the endorsement letter from my thesis adviser. Thank you.

November 13, 2023

Dear Public Citizen,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 10, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Aquaponics Vertical Farms.

We received your request on Nov 10, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 01, 2023 02:52:52 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foipmo01032020174159-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFFBDQUFSUkQtODM0NjMxODIwMjkyDA, for request with ticket number #PCAARRD-834631820292.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Frela Shayne Barias
FOI Officer

November 23, 2023

Dear Public Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 10, 2023 02:52:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Aquaponics Vertical Farms.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have [some of]* the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the following:
1. For the statistics of aquaponics and urban farmers
Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) at records@ncr.dost.gov.ph
2. For the protocol and design on aquaponics gardening 
Dr. Jonathan V. Fabula of Central Luzon State University at jonathanfabula@clsu.edu.ph
3. For the list of species and processes intended for the propose National Urban Agriculture Research and Learning Center
LGU Quezon City at ContactUs@quezoncity.gov.ph and BFAR at info@bfar.da.gov.ph

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
Dr. Reynaldo Ebora
FOI Officer