Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

Hi, I would like to obtain records regarding meetings that OIC POLO HK Antonio Villafuerte had with any of the following individuals or agencies:

1.) Thomas Chan;
2.) Hong Kong Union of Employment Agencies;
3.) Mirasol C. Otega;
4.) Grateful Employment Agency;
5.) In Heart Employment Agency Limited;
6.) Jennifer Cheung (CHEUNG, Nga Ting).

It is widely know that Mr. Villafuerte has had meetings with some of these agencies, including a meeting on 18 August 2019 where bribes to drop criminal complaints were brokered by Mr. Villafuerte.

September 13, 2019

Dear Grace A.,

Thank you for your request dated Aug 31, 2019 11:28:56 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Meetings Between OIC POLO HK Antonio Villafuerte and Agencies.

We received your request on Aug 31, 2019 11:28:56 AM and will respond on or before Sep 20, 2019 11:28:56 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtODg3MTIyODU5MDIwDA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-887122859020.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Liezel S. Villamorel
FOI Officer

Dear Ms. Graciadas:

This refers to your request relative to the meetings between OIC POLO HK Antonio Villafuerte and agencies.

Please be informed that the requested information is internal to the Department.

Thank you.

Your truly,

ALICE Q. VISPERAS
FOI Decision Maker