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November 11, 2013 Dr. Olympio V. Caparas President TUP Manila Dear Sir, Good day! We, the fifth year BS Civil Engineering students of TUP-Manila, would like to request permission from your good office to please allow us to conduct our preparation and laboratory testing at the IRTC Concrete Laboratory from the 11th of November up to the completion of the tests required for our research project, Property Characterization of Abaca Fiber Reinforced Cement-Bonded Board with Pulverized Green Mussel Shells We promise that we will observe proper handling of the laboratory equipment/apparatus and be liable in the event of any damages to the said equipment/apparatus. Your immediate and favorable response regarding this matter will be highly appreciated.

Respectfully yours, Carbonel, Maikko Neil T. Lucero, Shaira Joy M. Nuestro, Kimberly Mae B. Obregoso, George Jr. B.

Noted By:

Engr. Juanito H. Neric Jr. Adviser

Engr. Edgardo S. Legaspi Head CE Dept.

Prof. Lyndon R. Bague Dean - COE