Department of Education(DepEd)

December 2, 2020 Dear Jade Veronique Yap, I refer to my letter of Dec 01, 2020 08:00:28 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for final enrollment data and number of drop-outs. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to send us a formal request letter that outlines the specific information you need and the purpose of your study, a SHORT ABSTRACT as well as the intended output of your project (a paper, video, radio production, or whatever you have. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster11222017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTAwMDgwMDY3MzQ2OAw, for request with ticket number #DepEd-000800673468, to respond. During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Feb 24, 2021 03:09:09 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office

December 4, 2020 Dear Jade Veronique Yap, Thank you for your response dated December 1, 2020, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on final enrollment data and number of drop-outs, dated Dec 02, 2020 11:09 AM. We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Please provide us a copy of your valid ID with your signature. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTAwMDgwMDY3MzQ2OAw, for request with ticket number #DepEd-000800673468, to respond. You would still have until Feb 26, 2021 02:58:06 AM to provide the information. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office

December 16, 2020 Dear Jade Veronique Yap, Greetings from the Department of Education (DepEd)! Please be informed that your concern has been forwarded to the Planning Service - Education Management Information System Division (PS-EMISD this department, for appropriate action and/or response. Any action in response to your concern will be communicated to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office

January 11, 2021 Dear Jade Veronique Yap, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Dec 01, 2020 08:00:28 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for final enrollment data and number of drop-outs. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested on your provided email. 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 or visiting our office through the following: Public Assistance Action Center Unit M-106-A, G/F, Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City 1600 Tel. Nos.: (02) 636-1663 / 633-1942 Email Address: [email protected] Website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/contact-us 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, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office