Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request dated Sept. 13, 2024, with Tracking Number #PDEA-728770277717, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You have requested the information in regard to the number of physicians that are currently holding S2 Licenses, to include their distribution, or location where they use said licenses.
I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved.
A total of 21,766 medical practitioners consisting of physicians, veterinarians and dentists are holding S2 Licenses from the Calendar Year of 2022 to August 2024.
In regard to their location of use, we regret to inform you that we have limited information about this.
If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to [insert name of Secretary and postal/e-mail address]. Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request.
Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Glenn Malapad
FOI Officer
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
