Philippine Veterans Affairs Office(PVAO)

Dear Chrismabey Decio, I refer to my letter of Oct 16, 2020 01:01:21 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Maximum Hospitalization. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Could you clarify the information on the (Request 1) Number of Veterans from 2015-2020, are you asking for their total number or the respective number of veterans from the Army, Navy, and Airforce? (2) In the number of physically disabled veterans, are you referring to a total number of veterans only (?) In what years of the total number do you need? For the (3) Benefits of the Veterans and their Dependents you may refer to our website at pvao.gov.ph as we have posted the primer regarding the Veterans Hospitalization and Medical Program (VHMCP) in partnership with the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC). Please refer to the following links: https://pvao.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/veterans-hospitalization-and-medical-care-program.pdf; https://pvao.gov.ph/non-pension-benefits/veterans-accredited-hospitals/; http://www.vmmc.gov.ph/images/vhp_implementing_guidelines_revfeb2016.pdf or you may visit the VMMC website at http://www.vmmc.gov.ph/. Your Following queries regarding the (4) Maximum Hospitalization for AFP Personnel and Veterans in AFP Hospitals; and (5) Maximum Hospitalization for AFP Personnel and Veterans in AFP Hospitals. Please refer to the AFP Medical Center, located in V. Luna Road, Diliman, Quezon City, or at their website at https://www.afp.mil.ph/ you may see the following: https://www.army.mil.ph/home/Good%20Governance%20Conditions/updates/2018/Service-Charter/AGH-SERVICE-CHARTER.pdf; https://www.otpmg-afp.com/OTPMG/Policies/References/BudMan/Chapter%204/Cir%20Nr%2024.pdf Please do note, that the information on your request (4 and 5) should be coordinated with the concerned agency of Armed Forces of the Philippines and the AFP Medical Center, as they have separate records of this and since PVAO is a different bureau. For the clarification on requests 1 and 2, You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster12152016140000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEVBWQU8tMDc1NzAxMTYyMDgyDA, for request with ticket number #PVAO-075701162082, 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 Dec. 29, 2020 03:36:39 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Diane Joyce Querimit FOI Officer

Query Responded and Complied.