Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

May 12, 2022 Dear Dominique Ting, I refer to my letter of May 12, 2022 06:03:10 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Listahanan 2 Proxy Means Test Information. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. DSWD Memorandum Circular No. 15 series of 2021 (see attached) requires that the specific data being asked is to be used in social protection programs or activities. In particular, it would be helpful to know the specific purpose of your research. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://zcwdv320190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtMzUwNTY1Njg5NzU1DA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-350565689755, 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 Aug 04, 2022 03:15:14 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Georgia Ruby B. Gascon FOI Decision Maker

May 16, 2022 Dear Dominique Ting, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 12 May 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request request for information on the Proxy Means Test (PMT) used for Listahanan 2. Specifically, I would like to ask for the following: 1. PMT model specifications, including variables used and all corresponding coefficients 2. Listahan 2 instruments (i.e., house-to-house interview questionnaire): - Barangay/Community Characteristics Form - Family Assessment Form Response to your request We shall partially grant your request as to items 2 and we shall refer your request with respect to this matter to the proper DSWD office. DSWD Memorandum Circular No. 15 series of 2021, Section VI (3)(a) provides: 3. Ensuring Data Security a. The formula of the Proxy Means Text (PMT) used in identifying the poor households is strictly confidential and shall not be shared with any stakeholder, regardless of its purpose. 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 ROLANDO JOSELITO D. BAUTISTA at DSWD-Central Office, IBP Road Batasan Pambansa Complex, Constitution Hills, Quezon City. 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, Atty. Georgia Ruby B. Gascon FOI Decision Maker

May 19, 2022 Dear Dominique Ting, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 12 May 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request 1. PMT model specifications, including variables used and all corresponding coefficients 2. Listahan 2 instruments (i.e., house-to-house interview questionnaire): - Barangay/Community Characteristics Form - Family Assessment Form Response to your request Your FOI request was approved as we explained in the previous communication. We have sent the requested information to the e-mail address you have provided. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Georgia Ruby B. Gascon FOI Decision Maker