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Published by University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB) on Feb. 15, 2023.
Requested from UPLB by C. Laforteza at 10:44 AM on
Feb. 15, 2023.
Purpose: Research on Gender-Inclusive Policies in the Philippines
Date of Coverage: 07/25/2022 - 07/31/2022
Tracking no: #UPLB-153814925348
Good Day, A few online articles mentioned that your institution passed "Memorandum No. 080 s. 2022 Affirming Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Names, Pronouns and Titles" (See: https://outragemag.com/uplb-moves-to-affirm-transgender-gender-non-conforming-peoples-names-pronouns-titles/). I would like to ask if there is an existing online copy of this memorandum? Thank you very much!
15 February 2023 Dear Tristan Gamalinda, Good day! An email will be sent to you regarding your FOI request. Thank you very much. Best regards, FOI Receiving Officer
22 February 2023 MR. TRISTAN B. GAMALINDA Block 19 Lot 2, Chestnut Street Corner Rose, Greenwoods Executive Village, Cainta, Rizal Dear Mr. Gamalinda: Warm greetings! This refers to your request dated 15 February 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You asked for information on Memorandum No. 080 s. 2022 Affirming TGNC Names, Pronouns and Titles. Since you did not provide Form F which needs your signature and should be administered under oath as required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that we are constrained to DENY your request. Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement under the UP FOI Manual, states: “The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.” Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help Once you are able to submit the documentary requirement mentioned, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter. Thank you very much. With commitment and passion to serve, FOI Receiving Officer