Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

October 9, 2023 Dear Darlyn Nuevo, I refer to my letter of Sep 16, 2023 11:40:08 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Cash assistance from DOLE. Our response to your request is due on Oct 06, 2023 11:40:08 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to voluminous request 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 Nov 03, 2023 11:40:08 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtMTk3OTYwNTM4NjE2DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-197960538616. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer

October 11, 2023 Dear Darlyn Nuevo, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 16, 2023 11:40:08 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Cash assistance from DOLE. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested. Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested for as information found in other government websites, in this case DSWD, you may also browse the SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT HERE: [ REVISED IRR OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11861, September 29, 2022 ] REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (RIRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 (R.A. NO. 8972) OR THE "SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT OF 2000" AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11861 (R.A. NO. 11861) OR THE "EXPANDED SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT" https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/09sep/20220929-IRR-RA-11861-FRM.pdf Please be informed that the DOLE also has KABUHAYAN PROGRAM, please refer to the attached brochure for more information on the program or contact the following: Contact Number Directors Office: (074) 443-5339 Technical Services and Support Division: (074) 443-5338 Email Address: [email protected] BAGUIO-BENGUET FIELD OFFICE Address: DOLE-CAR New Building, Cabinet Hill, Baguio City Contact Number:(074)442-2447 Email Address: [email protected] 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 Bienvenido E. Laguesma 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). Help us to continuously improve our FOI Program Implementation by accomplishing the DOLE-FOI Request Feedback Form through this link: bit.ly/DOLE-FOIFeedbackForm. Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer

October 11, 2023 Dear Darlyn Nuevo, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 16, 2023 11:40:08 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Cash assistance from DOLE. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested. Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested for as information found in other government websites, in this case DSWD, you may also browse the SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT HERE: [ REVISED IRR OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11861, September 29, 2022 ] REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (RIRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 (R.A. NO. 8972) OR THE "SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT OF 2000" AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11861 (R.A. NO. 11861) OR THE "EXPANDED SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT" https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/09sep/20220929-IRR-RA-11861-FRM.pdf Please be informed that the DOLE also has KABUHAYAN PROGRAM, please refer to the attached brochure for more information on the program or contact the following: Contact Number Directors Office: (074) 443-5339 Technical Services and Support Division: (074) 443-5338 Email Address: [email protected] BAGUIO-BENGUET FIELD OFFICE Address: DOLE-CAR New Building, Cabinet Hill, Baguio City Contact Number:(074)442-2447 Email Address: [email protected] 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 Bienvenido E. Laguesma 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). Help us to continuously improve our FOI Program Implementation by accomplishing the DOLE-FOI Request Feedback Form through this link: bit.ly/DOLE-FOIFeedbackForm. Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer