University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hi! I would like to ask for the following:

Number of College Dropouts in the University of the Philippines during the Pandemic

13 December 2022

Dear Angela Mikaela Matundan,

Good day!

An email will be sent to you regarding your FOI request.

Thank you very much and stay safe.

Best regards,

FOI Receiving Officer

03 January 2023

MS. ANGELA MIKAELA P. MATUNDAN
448, Purok 4, Barangay Malinta 
Los Banos, Laguna

Dear Ms. Matundan:

Warm greetings!

This refers to your request dated 12 December 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.  

You asked for information on the number of college dropouts in Los Banos, Laguna.

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