Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

Hi, I would like to obtain the number of agencies in Hong Kong which were granted POLO HK accreditation by Antonio Villafuerte.

Before Antonio Villafuerte became OIC at POLO HK, it was widely reported that there were only 350 accredited agency. Recently Antonio Villafuerte was quoted as saying there are about 500 accredited agencies. Therefore, clarification is requested on whether or not Antonio Villafuerte accredited a large number of agencies in about 60 months and if there was any order or recommendation to increase agency accreditations.

September 13, 2019

Dear RONALIE,

Thank you for your request dated Aug 31, 2019 09:49:16 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Agencies That Were Granted POLO HK Accreditation By Antonio Villafuerte.

We received your request on Aug 31, 2019 09:49:16 AM and will respond on or before Sep 20, 2019 09:49:16 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtMzQ2NjQ4MDMwODc0DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-346648030874.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Liezel S. Villamorel
FOI Officer

Dear Ms. Mendua:

This refers to your letter relative to the number of agencies that were granted POLO HK Accreditation by Antonio Villafuerte.

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

Thank you.

Your truly,

ALICE Q. VISPERAS
FOI Decision Maker