Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

August 22, 2023 Dear Ayahbel Leparto, I refer to my letter of Jul 26, 2023 10:02:16 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for List of LIVELIHOOD and RECREATION programs in Philippines. Our response to your request is due on Aug 16, 2023 10:02:16 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to volume of requests received. 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 Sep 13, 2023 10:02:16 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtMzIxNjA1Mzk3Nzk2DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-321605397796. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica Perlora FOI Officer

September 6, 2023 Dear Ayahbel Leparto, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jul 26, 2023 10:02:16 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for List of LIVELIHOOD and RECREATION programs in Philippines. Response to Request Your FOI request is partially approved. I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested. Kabuhayan Starter Kit: https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects/dileep/kskits.html Nego-Kart Project: https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects/dileep/nego-kart.html For more details regaring program for youth, you may contact the DOLE-Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns particularly the Young Workers Division: Mr. Jerommel A. Gabriel Chief Email: [email protected] Telephone No: (632) 8527-3000 loc. 313; (632) 8528-0119 Or DOLE- Quezon City Field Office: ENGR. MARTIN T. JEQUINTO Director II, Quezon City Field Office Address: 2/F Arcadia Building, 860 Quezon Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila Telephone No. (02) 8921-4973 (under maintenance, please contact mobile number 09569620982) Telefax No. (02) 8376-5983 (under maintenance) Email: [email protected] 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 Receiving Officer