Department of Education(DepEd)

August 3, 2023 Dear Angelyn, I refer to my letter of Aug 02, 2023 04:31:28 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Historical number of students for Pre-school and from Grade 1 to 5. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you. Kindly send us a formal request letter that outlines the specific information you need, the purpose of your study, and the intended output of your project (a paper, video, radio, or production). Kindly note that matters pertaining to collegiate or tertiary education, universities, and other higher education institutions (HEIs) are under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Department of Education (DepEd) caters to kindergarten, elementary (Grades 1-6) and secondary education (Grades 7-10 or Junior High Schoo)l, and Grades 11-12 or Senior High School only. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTM5ODA1NzU5MzIzMgw, for request with ticket number #DepEd-398057593232, 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 Oct 25, 2023 11:13:37 PM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Officer

August 4, 2023 Dear Sir/Madam, Please be informed that your concern has been forwarded to the concerned office 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

August 17, 2023 Dear Angelyn, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 02, 2023 04:31:28 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Historical number of students for Pre-school and from Grade 1 to 5. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. Please be informed that the data you requested was sent to your email address. 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 Address: Unit M-106-A, G/F, Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City 1600 Contact numbers: (02) 636-1663 / 638-7530 Email address: [email protected] Website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/contact-us [Help us improve our service: https://bit.ly/DepEdFOIFeedback] 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 Officer