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How many Neglected/ Abandoned Children in Metro Manila

Published by Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) on March 11, 2021.
Requested from DSWD by M. Valdez at 04:09 PM on March 11, 2021.
Purpose: Thesis proposal: Children's
Date of Coverage: 03/11/2017 - 03/11/2021
Tracking no: #DSWD-885090904696

W.BASALLOTE March 11, 2021, 4:09 p.m.

Hi! I would like to request for the following: 1. How many abandoned children in Metro Manila? 2. How many orphanages in Metro Manila?

M.REYES March 11, 2021, 4:17 p.m.

March 11, 2021 Dear Winquel, Thank you for your request dated Mar 11, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for How many Neglected/ Abandoned Children in Metro Manila. We received your request on Mar 11, 2021 and will respond on or before Apr 01, 2021 04:09:18 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtODg1MDkwOTA0Njk2DA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-885090904696. Thank you. Respectfully, Myrna Reyes FOI Officer

W.BASALLOTE April 13, 2021, 4:55 p.m.

Hi! Can I have an update regarding my request?

A.PAMALOY HASSAN April 15, 2021, 10:09 a.m.

14 April 2021 Dear Ms. Winquel Basallote, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 11 March 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You requested information on the following from 2017 – 2021 for your thesis proposal: (1) How many abandoned children in Metro Manila?; and (2) How many orphanages in Metro Manila? Response to your request Unfortunately, the DSWD has limited data on number (1) .We only have data with respect to those abandoned children in the care of our centers and institutions in NCR. We have data on number (2). Thus, the DSWD can only partially grant your request and we shall refer your request with respect to these matters to the proper DSWD offices. For number (1), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) may have the complete data you require. Under Republic Act 10625 (the “Philippine Statistical Act of 2013”), the PSA is the government agency responsible for preparing and conducting periodic censuses on population, housing, agriculture, fisheries, business, industry and other sectors of the economy. Hence, you may wish to direct your request to the PSA by submitting a request to the PSA via this portal. You may also contact the PSA by telephone at 462-6600 locals 839, 833 and 834 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Maria Cassandra M. Urbiztondo FOI Decision Maker

A.PAMALOY HASSAN May 4, 2021, 2:10 p.m.

28 April 2021 Dear Ms. Winquel Basallote, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 11 March 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You requested information on the following from 2017 – 2021 for your thesis proposal: (1) How many abandoned children in Metro Manila?; and (2) How many orphanages in Metro Manila? Response to your request We have partially granted your request as seen from the previous communication. We have sent the partial requested information to the e-mail address you have provided. Further responses will be sent to your e-mail address directly. Respectfully, Atty. Maria Cassandra M. Urbiztondo FOI Decision Maker

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