Department of Education(DepEd)

February 27, 2019 Dear Trisha Mae Mendoza, I refer to my letter of Feb 24, 2019 01:59:08 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of secondary pupils. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, it would be helpful to send us a formal request letter that outlines the specific information you need and the purpose of your study, including a short abstract as well as the intended output of your project (a paper, video, radio production, or whatever you have). You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTMyMzI2OTQxMjU4Nww, for request with ticket number #DepEd-323269412587, 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 May 22, 2019 07:01:36 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office

February 27, 2019 Dear Trisha Mae Mendoza, Greetings from the Department of Education (DepEd)! Please be informed that your concern will be forwarded to the Planning Serivce-Education Management Information System Division (PS-EMISD), this Deparment, for appropriate action and/or response. Any action in response to your concern will be communicated to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office

March 6, 2019 Dear Trisha Mae Mendoza, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Feb 24, 2019 01:59:08 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request: You asked for Number of secondary pupils. Response to Request: Your FOI request is approved. We enclose a copy of the letter response relevant to the information you requested. 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 or visiting our office through the following: Public Assistance Action Center Unit M-106-A, G/F, Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City 1600 Tel. Nos.: (02) 636-1663 / 633-1942 Email Address: [email protected] Website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/contact-us Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (except weekends, holidays, and work suspensions)​ 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). 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, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Office