Public Attorneys Office(PAO)

Good day! I would like to request information regarding the following:

- Clientele assisted by the PAO by activities and services from 2018 to 2023
- And statistics on what facility are they being held (New bilibid Prison/ city jail/ etc)

- in addition, I would like to or a contact number or email from PAO whom I can message directly. Thank you

good day! I would like to follow up on my request. thank you

October 10, 2023

Dear GWYNETH,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 07, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of prisoners and facility they're being held in.

We received your request on Oct 07, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 27, 2023 08:47:10 PM, 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://pcoomaster07032017170000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEFBBTy04MjU5OTk4NDc1NjQM, for request with ticket number #PAO-825999847564.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

PAO-RO PAO
FOI Officer

good day! i would like to follow up regarding this request, thank you!

good day! i would like to follow up regarding this request thank you

good day i would like to follow up regarding my request

October 20, 2023

Dear GWYNETH CONTRERAS,

I refer to my letter of Oct 07, 2023 08:47:10 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of prisoners and facility they are being held in.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query the information you are requesting is vague. In particular, it would be helpful to know What activities and services you are referring to. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEFBBTy04MjU5OTk4NDc1NjQM, for request with ticket number #PAO-825999847564, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Jan 12, 2024 05:46:28 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

PAO-FOSS-DM PAO
FOI Officer

in relation to this table if possible

(image base from Philippine Statistics Authority)

October 24, 2023

Dear GWYNETH CONTRERAS,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 07, 2023 08:47:10 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Number of prisoners and facility they're being held in.

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.  Currently, we only maintain statistical data on PDLs interviewed and assisted, and released.   

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: http://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/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 the Honorable Chief Public Attorney Dr. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta, DSD at 5th Floor, DOJ Agencies Building, NIA Road corner East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. 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.

Respectfully,
PAO-FOSS-DM PAO
FOI Officer