Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request dated today, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on FOI data request, dated today.
Request:
Number of abandoned, neglected, unattached, and abused elderly age 60 and above, and children below 18 in Oriental Mindoro.
Response:
Please identify the period covered for this request.
Also, please be informed that the data available in the department is limited to the number of clients served by DSWD-managed residential care facilities.
For additional data, we recommend directing your request to the Philippine Statistics Authority, as they may have the information you need.
Request:
Number of served cases of abandoned, neglected, unattached, and abused elderly and children in Oriental Mindoro
Response:
Please identify the period covered for this request.
Also, please be informed that the data available in the department is limited to the number of clients served by DSWD-managed residential care facilities.
For additional data, we recommend directing your request to the Philippine Statistics Authority, as they may have the information you need.
Request:
Design Guidelines and Standards of Home for the Aged and Orphanage
Response:
The Agency does not have design guidelines and site selection criteria for establishing its facilities. However, the Department is guided by the following building laws, regulations and guidelines:
Republic Act 9415 or the Fire Code of the Philippines: https://bfp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RA9514-RIRR-rev-2019.pdf
Amended Administrative Order No. 11, s.2007 Entitled Revised Standards on Residential Care Service: https://www.dswd.gov.ph/issuances/AOs/AO_2012-015.pdf
Presidential Decree No. 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines: https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/DPWH/files/nbc/PD.pdf
Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 or the Accessibility Law: https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/references/laws_codes_orders/bpb344
Occupational Health Standards: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/12dec/20181206-IRR-RA-11058-RRD.pdf
RA 1378 – The Plumbing Code of the Philippines: https://philconprices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/188541488-Revised-National-Plumbing-Code-of-the-Philippines.pdf
You may also refer to the following books for additional reference:
• Time Saver Standards for Building Types; and
• Planning and Design Handbook.
Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at ticket number #DSWD-737016435129.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
Department of Social Welfare and Development
