Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

November 10, 2023 Dear Ms Royales, I refer to my letter of Nov 10, 2023 12:02:55 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for list of accredited orphanage. While we aim to provide information whenever possible, upon review of the submitted requirements, failed to provide your contact information.Thus, we find your request incomplete and did not meet the requisites of a valid FOI request. Section 9 of Executive Order No. 2 states that: SECTION 9. Procedure. The following procedure shall govern the filing and processing of requests for access to information: (a) Any person who requests access to information shall submit a written request to the government office concerned. The request shall state the name and contact information of the requesting party, provide valid proof of his identification or authorization, and reasonably describe the information requested, and the reason for, or purpose of, the request for information: Provided, that no request shall be denied or refused acceptance unless the reason for the request is contrary to law, existing rules and regulations or it is one of the exceptions contained in the inventory or updated inventory of exception as hereinabove provided. X X X To facilitate your request kindly edit your contact information in the eFOI Dashboard. Additionally, kindly attach the front and backside of your valid government-issued I.D. 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 02, 2024 06:22:34 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, DSWD FOI Officer