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Published by Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA) on Feb. 1, 2022.
Requested from DFA by H. Veraguas at 11:02 PM on
Feb. 1, 2022.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 08/25/1999 - 08/25/1999
Tracking no: #DFA-364350291038
Hi! I would like to request for a copy of Department Order No. 21-99 dated Aug. 25, 1999. Thank you!
February 2, 2022 Dear Pat, Thank you for your request dated Feb 01, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Department Order No. 21-99. We received your request on Feb 01, 2022 and will respond on or before Feb 22, 2022 11:02:36 PM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS0zNjQzNTAyOTEwMzgM, for request with ticket number #DFA-364350291038. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer FOI Officer
February 2, 2022 Dear Pat, Thank you for your request dated Feb 01, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Department Order No. 21-99. Response to Your request While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, upon further evaluation of your request, please be advised that internal documents such as Implementing Rules and Regulations, Foreign Service Circulars, Department Orders pertaining to the conduct of consular, diplomatic, and foreign affairs is recognized in international law and in the Inventory of Exceptions to Executive Order No. 2, the Order which operationalized the right to information. Therefore, DFA is constrained by law from issuing copies of the subject documents to the public. Thank you.