Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

Hi! I'm a 4th year student currently working on my thesis. I would like to request for the following information:

1. Number of orphanages recognized by DSWD in Cavite Province
2. Number of orphanages recognized by DSWD in Laguna Province
3. Number of orphanages recognized by DSWD in Bulacan Province
4. Number of orphanages recognized by DSWD in Pampanga Province

Thank you.

Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request dated Aug. 24, 2024, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You have requested Request for number of orphanges recognized by DSWD for Thesis.
After conducting a comprehensive review, we have determined that the information you are seeking is already available online. Therefore, it cannot be considered a valid request under the Freedom of Information (FOI). You can conveniently access the requested information from the official website of the designated agency. Specifically, you can find it on the following page:
List of Private Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) with Valid Registration, License to Operate and Accreditation as of August 2, 2024
List of DSWD Centers and Residential Care Facilities as of July 25, 2024
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Social Welfare and Development