Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

September 26, 2023 Dear APRIL KATHLEEN BOLINIAS, I refer to my letter of Aug 29, 2023 05:14:16 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for DOLE AEP VERIFICATION 08.29.2023. Our response to your request is due on Sep 19, 2023 05:14:16 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to voluminous request for information. 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 Oct 17, 2023 05:14:16 PM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtNTk4NDc1OTMyODYyDA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-598475932862. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer

September 27, 2023 Dear APRIL KATHLEEN BOLINIAS, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 29, 2023 05:14:16 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for DOLE AEP VERIFICATION 08.29.2023. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested. Please refer to this link for AEP: https://ncr.dole.gov.ph/alien-employment-permit/ You may also contact the following: DOLE-NCR Atty. SARAH BUENA S. MIRASOL Regional Director Tel. No: (02) 8400-6242 Email: [email protected] Atty. JUDE THOMAS P. TRAYVILLA Assistant Regional Director Tel. No: (02) 8400-3918, (02) 8400-6241 Email: [email protected] DOLE-RO 7 3RD. & 4TH FLOOR., DOLE VII BLDG. Corner Gorordo & Gen. Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City Office of the Regional Director (032) 266-2792 [email protected] TSSD-Employment Promotion and Workers Welfare (032) 236-6795 [email protected] FOR AEP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: https://ble.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AEP-FAQs-December-2021.pdf 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 Officer