Published by Philippine National Police(PNP) on May 1, 2021.
Requested from PNP by G. De Leon at 02:52 PM on
May 1, 2021.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 03/01/2020 - 05/01/2021
Tracking no: #PNP-209437164814
A.VILLAGONZALO
May 1, 2021, 2:52 p.m.
I am Athena M. Villagonzalo, a 3rd year law student at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
For my thesis, I am proposing the criminalization of authoring, publication, and dissemination of fake news through online platforms on the proposition that fake news is an unprotected form of speech.
In this regard, may I request information on the number of persons arrested for violation of (1) Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act and (2) Section 6 (f) of the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act (R.A. No. 11469).
Thank you.
A.VILLAGONZALO
May 1, 2021, 8:09 p.m.
I would also appreciate it if you could include the status: released, with pending case, etc.
Thank you.
N.FDM
May 3, 2021, 9:32 a.m.
May 3, 2021
Dear Athena Villagonzalo,
I refer to my letter of May 01, 2021 02:52:25 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Arrests in relation to fake news at the time of COVID-19 pandemic.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. . In particular, May I ask for an authorization letter from your school/department head. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEFBOUC0yMDk0MzcxNjQ4MTQM, for request with ticket number #PNP-209437164814, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Jul 26, 2021 01:23:02 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
NOSU ACG FDM
FOI Officer
A.VILLAGONZALO
May 19, 2021, 1:37 p.m.
Please access the letter signed by the PLM College of Law Dean through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CGjj6XgH0QSAOhzb1fLFOhObsF8WR0p/view?usp=sharing.
I hope this satisfies your requirement po. Thank you!
Athena M. Villagonzalo
N.FDM
May 19, 2021, 3:08 p.m.
May 19, 2021
Dear Athena Villagonzalo,
Thank you for your response dated 5/19/2021, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on Arrests in relation to fake news at the time of COVID-19 pandemic, dated May 03, 2021 09:32 AM.
We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until June 3, 2021 02:52 PM to respond regarding our findings.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEFBOUC0yMDk0MzcxNjQ4MTQM, for request with ticket number #PNP-209437164814.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
NOSU ACG FDM
FOI Officer
N.FDM
May 31, 2021, 2:48 p.m.
May 31, 2021
Dear Athena Villagonzalo,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated May 01, 2021 02:52:25 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Arrests in relation to fake news at the time of COVID-19 pandemic.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of [all] of the information you requested.
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 . 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.
Respectfully,
NOSU ACG FDM
FOI Receiving Officer
