The 21st of October is the deadline for the public to submit its questions, opinions and comments.
The "babe" was Vilma Alyssa Arceo, one of my daughter's best friends. Even our kids discuss the merits and conflicts of such projects. This is their home too and they are certainly concerned about their futures and the home that they will inherit from this generation.
Certainly the decisions of the DOE will be made public.
But you gotta keep your finger on the pulse. If you care you will make it your business to know what is going on.
As with most government subjects there will not be a set deadline to publish findings and make a final decision. But those of us that are interested subscribe to the government gazette and are informed about this EIA as well as every other government act, bill and official decision made.