Commission on Higher Education(CHED)

I would like to request the information regarding of Mr. Gener R. Torzar scholastic records:
1. Transcript of Records
2. Diploma
3. Certificate of Graduation

January 3, 2024

Dear Denver Carrascal,

This refers to your letter on Oct 25, 2023, at 01:42:00 PM, about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

In order for us to work further on it, we need the following documents/information from you:
1. Formal letter of request addressed to the Chairperson of CHED
2.  Authorization letter signed by Mr. Torzar with enclosed valid ID for verification
3. Name and Address of Mr. Torzar's HEI 
4. Mr. Torzar's Degree/Program

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUNIRUQtOTI3MDUwNTk5NzMxDA. 

Or you may directly coordinate with the concerned CHED Regional Office by referring to this directory: https://ched.gov.ph/regional-offices/.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a response on or before Mar 27, 2024, 07:47:22 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Officer

I am writing to acknowledge the receipt of your response to my Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding the verification of the Transcript of Records, Diploma, and Certificate of Graduation of Mr. Gener R. Torzar.

Upon reviewing the documents provided by Mr. Torzar for the MoVs (Gawad Kalasag Assessment), I observed discrepancies, including a misspelling of a subject and the absence of information indicating his graduation status. Due to these discrepancies, I found it necessary to seek verification through the FOI process.

I understand that Mr. Torzar has declined to provide an authorization letter for the release of the requested documents. In light of this, I would like to request your assistance in facilitating the verification process and obtaining the necessary information directly from the educational institution involved.

To ensure accuracy and completeness, I propose the following steps:

Coordinate with the educational institution attended by Mr. Gener R. Torzar to verify the accuracy of the provided documents, specifically the Transcript of Records, Diploma, and Certificate of Graduation.

Request the institution to clarify any discrepancies noted in my initial review, including the misspelling of a subject and the absence of information indicating Mr. Torzar's graduation status.

Provide a detailed response to my FOI request, including the verified information and any additional relevant details regarding Mr. Torzar's academic records.

I understand that this process may take some time, and I appreciate your efforts in ensuring transparency and accuracy in the information provided. If there are any additional requirements or procedures I need to follow, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a prompt and thorough resolution.

January 10, 2024

Dear Denver,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 03, 2024, under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Certificate of Authentication and Verification.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office cannot proceed with your request since Mr. Torzar declined to provide a duly signed authorization letter to access his academic credentials. 

We advise you to directly coordinate with the concerned parties instead since CHED does not provide data or information that are deemed confidential unless consent was given by the concerned parties. 

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 [email protected]. 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 about 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,
FOI Officer