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

November 7, 2018 Dear Joan Grace Rosaldo, I refer to my letter of Oct 10, 2018 11:08:19 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Guidelines and Restrictions for a Marine life Research Center. Our response to your request is due on Oct 31, 2018 11:08:19 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because the MRRD staff concerned will be out of the office from 16-19 October and in the coming weeks. They have a line-up of activities and commitments to attend to. In this regard, we wil give you an update regarding your request the soonest time possible. 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 Nov 28, 2018 11:08:19 AM. Thank you. Respectfully, Dr. Reynaldo Ebora FOI Officer FOI X1810110343

January 24, 2019 Dear Joan Grace Rosaldo, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 10, 2018 11:08:19 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Guidelines and Restrictions for a Marine life Research Center. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of your conversation thru email with the division concerned with your query. Thank you. Respectfully, Dr. Reynaldo Ebora FOI Receiving Officer