Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

September 2, 2021 Dear Jamel H. Omar, I refer to my letter of Aug 07, 2021 07:39:56 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for 1st follow up for my apply on ease.tabang. Our response to your request is due on Aug 27, 2021 07:39:56 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to volume of requests received. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Sep 24, 2021 07:39:56 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster02162017181000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtNTM0NjUyOTgzMDI5DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-534652983029. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica Perlora FOI Officer

September 5, 2021 Dear Jamel H. Omar, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 07, 2021 07:39:56 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for 1st follow up for my apply on ease.tabang. Response to Request While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) at Hotline 1348, or call OWWA RWO 10 at O8822 -722-863 / 728-341 857-5723 / 0917-548-0033 or email them at [email protected] or [email protected] For more information/ follow-up, visit facebook.com/owwacares. You may also try to resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests?agency=OWWA For further information, you may visit the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III at DOLE Building, Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, ROVELINDA A. DELA ROSA FOI Champion