Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

June 26, 2023 Dear jefferson joven, I refer to my letter of Jun 01, 2023 08:11:57 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for CERTIFICATE OF INCOME TAX RETURN EXCEPTION. Our response to your request is due on Jun 22, 2023 08:11:57 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to volume of requests. 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 Jul 20, 2023 08:11:57 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://updateagencyheads07242018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtODcxNDk0MDQ5MTU4DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-871494049158. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer

June 26, 2023 Dear jefferson joven, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jun 01, 2023 08:11:57 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for CERTIFICATE OF INCOME TAX RETURN EXCEPTION. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of of the link of the information you requested. Processing of Application for Certificate of Exemption for Scholarship and Job/Livelihood Programs: https://www.bir.gov.ph/index.php/rdo-external-service-19.html You may contact them thru the ff: BIR National Office Bldg., BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Trunkline: 8981-7000 ; 89297676 Taxpayers with tax queries and concerns may call the Customer Assistance Division (formerly BIR Contact Center) at Hotline No. 8538-3200 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested for as it is found in other government websites. 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 Receiving Officer