June 8, 2023
Dear Ms. Cuartero,
Thank you for your request dated June 6, 2023, under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You are requesting information about the Ivermectin study that we approved and funded in July 2021.
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), a sectoral council under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is mandated to: (1) formulate policies, plans, programs, projects, and strategies for health S&T development; (2) program and allocate government and external funds for research and development (R&D); (3) monitor R&D projects; and (4) generate external funds.
We appreciate your inquiry, and we understand that you may require specific details of the project. However, before we proceed, it is essential for us to understand the purpose and intention behind your request.
As you can appreciate, project-related documents and information often contain sensitive and confidential data. In order to ensure the proper handling and protection of such materials, we have established a protocol that requires us to carefully evaluate and assess the legitimacy of requests. This step is necessary to safeguard the interests of all parties involved.
Therefore, we kindly request that you provide us with an official letter addressed to our Executive Director, Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, who oversees the release of project-related documents. This letter should clearly state the purpose of your request, the specific information or documents you seek, and how they will be utilized. Upon receiving your formal request, we will thoroughly review it and promptly respond with further instructions or any additional requirements if necessary.
We understand that this may seem like an additional step, but it is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our project management processes and ensuring that confidential information remains protected. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and look forward to receiving your official letter.
Kindly accomplish the PCHRD FOI Request Feedback Form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmMunhzF0c-LOOzzfZn3agWBcBbAAdYTqZAHJ4xcQ-TFyyg/viewform
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiElBDSFJELTUxNzgxODA2ODMzMAw, with ticket number #PCHRD-517818068330 or contact us at:
[email protected].
Thank you,
Respectfully yours,
Alec Benjamin M. Gonzales
DOST-PCHRD FOI Receiving Officer
