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DFA contracts between APUI and UGEC and all past passport contracts, in relation to the data loss

Published by Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA) on Jan. 14, 2019.
Requested from DFA by A. Pobre at 01:26 PM on Jan. 14, 2019.
Purpose: Rappler's analysis of the trend in contract terms between DFA and passport makers.
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2000 - 01/14/2019
Tracking no: #DFA-654574526439

A.POBRE Jan. 14, 2019, 1:26 p.m.

Hi! I'm Addie Pobre, Writer/ Researcher at Rappler.com In line with the recent issue on DFA's contractor making off with passport data, we would like to request copies of the contracts between DFA and the involved contractors, APUI (APO Production Unit Incorporated) and United Graphic Expression Corporation (UGEC). Along with this, kindly requesting copies of all the previous contracts of DFA with agencies processing passport data and the list of contractors. These contracts will be used in analyzing usual contract terms between government and data processing agencies. Thank you.

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F.OFFICER Feb. 8, 2019, 10:08 a.m.

February 8, 2019 Dear Addie, Thank you for your request dated Jan 14, 2019 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for DFA contracts between APUI and UGEC and all past passport contracts, in relation to the data loss. We received your request on Jan 14, 2019 and will respond on or before Feb 04, 2019 01:26:43 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS02NTQ1NzQ1MjY0MzkM, for request with ticket number #DFA-654574526439. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer FOI Officer

F.MAKER Feb. 8, 2019, 10:09 a.m.

February 8, 2019 Dear Addie Pobre, I refer to my letter of Jan 14, 2019 01:26:43 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for DFA contracts between APUI and UGEC and all past passport contracts, in relation to the data loss. Our response to your request is due on Feb 04, 2019 01:26:43 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request. We 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 Mar 04, 2019 01:26:43 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS02NTQ1NzQ1MjY0MzkM, for request with ticket number #DFA-654574526439. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker FOI Officer

F.MAKER March 28, 2019, 4:25 p.m.

March 28, 2019 Dear Addie Pobre, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jan 14, 2019 01:26:43 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for DFA contracts between APUI and UGEC and all past passport contracts, in relation to the data loss. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested. 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 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 Decision Maker FOI Receiving Officer

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FOI REQUEST MS ADDIE POBRE.pdf - FOI Decision Maker - [email protected]

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