Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

Hi, I would like to obtain a copy of the order given to POLO HK staff silencing from discussing DOLE investigation.

FOI states: Every Filipino shall have access to information, official records, public records and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development.

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October 3, 2019

Dear Grace A.,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 15, 2019 09:56:57 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Copy of Order Silencing POLO HK Officials From Talking About Investigation.

We received your request on Sep 15, 2019 09:56:57 AM and will respond on or before Oct 04, 2019 09:56:57 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtNzQ4MjUxMzUxMjU3DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-748251351257.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Liezel S. Villamorel
FOI Officer

Dear Ms. Graciadas:

This refers to your request entitled "Copy of Order silencing POLO HK officials from talking about investigation".

Please be informed that your request is denied because there is no such order issued relative to your query.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

ALICE Q. VISPERAS
FOI Decision Maker