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Abandoned Elderly

Published by Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) on Feb. 13, 2019.
Requested from DSWD by A. Bance at 06:28 PM on Feb. 13, 2019.
Purpose: Thesis Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2010 - 02/13/2019
Tracking no: #DSWD-891064990003

A.BANCE Feb. 13, 2019, 6:28 p.m.

Hello I would like to request the following data: 1. The number of abandoned elderly in Region IV-A and NCR 2. The number of abandoned elderly in Cavite 3. The number of indigent elderly in the the country 4. Number of Abandoned/Neglected Elderly that has been served by DSWD preferably the latest data available. Thank you!

M.REYES Feb. 14, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

February 14, 2019 Dear Anika, Thank you for your request dated Feb 13, 2019 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Abandoned Elderly. We received your request on Feb 13, 2019 and will respond on or before Mar 06, 2019 06:28:52 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtODkxMDY0OTkwMDAzDA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-891064990003. Thank you. Respectfully, Myrna Reyes FOI Officer

C.CASTRO Feb. 19, 2019, 12:26 p.m.

19 February 2019 Dear Ms. Anika Bance: You requested for the following: “(1) Number of abandoned elderly in Region IV-A and NCR (from 2010-2019), (2) Number of abandoned elderly in Cavite (from 2010-2019), (3) Number of indigent elderly in the country (from 2010-2019), and (4) Number of abandoned/neglected elderly that has been served by DSWD (from 2010-2019).” Unfortunately, the DSWD only has complete information regarding number (4). We have partial information for numbers (1) and (2), limited only to those abandoned elderly who are staying in DSWD Centers and Institutions. Thus, we shall partially grant your request and we shall refer your request with respect to these matters to the proper DSWD office/s. As for the other information you requested, under Republic Act 10625 (the “Philippine Statistical Act of 2013”), the Philippine Statistics Authority is the government agency responsible for preparing and conducting periodic censuses on population, housing, agriculture, fisheries, business, industry and other sectors of the economy. The PSA may have the data you need regarding statistics on the elderly. Hence, you may wish to direct your request on numbers (1), (2) and (3) to the PSA by submitting a request to the PSA via this portal. You may also contact the PSA by telephone at 462-6600 locals 839, 833 and 834 or via email at [email protected]. Very truly yours, Carlo Florendo C. Castro FOI Decision Maker

A.WENCESLAO April 25, 2022, 3:39 p.m.

April 25, 2022 Dear Anika Bance, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 13 February 2019 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request 1. The number of abandoned elderly in Region IV-A and NCR 2. The number of abandoned elderly in Cavite 3. The number of indigent elderly in the the country 4. Number of Abandoned/Neglected Elderly that has been served by DSWD Response to your request Your FOI request was approved as we explained in the previous communication. We have sent the requested information to the e-mail address you have provided on February 28, 2019. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Georgia Ruby B. Gascon FOI Decision Maker

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