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Date: Aug. 26, 2020, 6:03 p.m.
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Date: 2020-09-09 13:25:17.000000
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Published by University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB) on Aug. 26, 2020.
Requested from UPLB by N. Rastrullo at 06:03 PM on
Aug. 26, 2020.
Purpose: Formulating a policy brief and position paper on SAIS implementation
Date of Coverage: 08/17/2020 - 08/24/2020
Tracking no: #UPLB-693423010242
Hi! I am Nico Rastrullo of the UPLB University Student Council. Our office would like to request the following: 1. number of individuals who pre-registered during the 1st semester A.Y. 2020-2021 pre-registration period 2. number of classes that were opened 3. number of students that were able to enlist in each class 4. number of students that are on waitlist status in each class 5. tally of the number of units enlisted per student We think that this request is not covered by restrictions in the Data Privacy Act since we are only requesting for processed data.
09 September 2020 Mr. Nico T. Rastrullo Block 5 Lot 7 Phase 1 Mahogany Villas Brgy. Looc, Calamba City, Laguna, 4027 Dear Mr. Rastrullo, This refers to your request dated 26 August 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You asked for information on the following: 1.number of individuals who pre-registered during the 1st semester A.Y. 2020-2021 pre-registration period 2. number of classes that were opened 3. number of students that were able to enlist in each class 4. number of students that are on waitlist status in each class 5. tally of the total number of students per unit/s pre-enlisted Since you did not provide Form F which needs your signature and should be administered under oath as required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that we are constrained to DENY your request. Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement under the UP FOI Manual, states: “The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.” Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help Once you are able to submit the documentary requirement mentioned, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter. Thank you Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer