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Date: Dec. 6, 2021, 9:10 p.m.
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Published by Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE) on Dec. 6, 2021.
Requested from DOLE by E. Aromin at 09:10 PM on
Dec. 6, 2021.
Purpose: Academic Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2015 - 12/06/2021
Tracking no: #DOLE-970337058126
Good day! I would like to request information on the number of OFWs in Sabah, Malaysia for the last six years (2015-2021) along with the following details: 1. The distribution of OFWs in Sabah according to sex 2. The distribution of OFWs in Sabah according to place of origin in the Philippines 3. The distribution of OFWs in Sabah according to type of job We will be using this data for an article we are writing on Filipinos working in Sabah. Thank you very much!
January 3, 2022 Dear Rhenzel Raymond Caling, I refer to my letter of Dec 06, 2021 09:10:38 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of OFWs in Sabah, Malaysia. Our response to your request is due on Dec 27, 2021 09:10:38 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to volume of requests received. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jan 24, 2022 09:10:38 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtOTcwMzM3MDU4MTI2DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-970337058126. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica Perlora FOI Officer
January 4, 2022 Dear Rhenzel Raymond, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Dec 06, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Number of OFWs in Sabah, Malaysia. Response to your request While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact our Attached Agencies as follows: Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) 8-722-11-81 / 8-722-11-55 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) 834-0717 / 804-0658/ 0927-613-9769 / POLO-Malaysia Mobile: (0060) 148206418 (AS Dela Cerna) OWWA Hotline: (0060) 197326516 [email protected] You may also try to resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal thru the ff: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests?agency=POEA https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests?agency=OWWA For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://foi.gov.ph/help. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III at DOLE Building, Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, ZYRA GLERICA E. PERLORA FOI Officer