Department of Education(DepEd)

October 2, 2023 Dear Carlos Fernando, I refer to my letter of Sep 30, 2023 10:01:21 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Students. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you. Kindly send us a formal request letter that outlines the specific information you need, the purpose of your study, and the intended output of your project (a paper, video, radio, or production) You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTI5Nzc2OTk2MTE2NAw, for request with ticket number #DepEd-297769961164, 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 Dec 25, 2023 12:41:50 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 Officer

October 6, 2023 Dear Sir/Madam, Please be informed that your concern has been forwarded to the concerned office 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 Officer

November 7, 2023 Dear Carlos Fernando N. Sadia, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 30, 2023 10:01:21 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Number of Students. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. Please be informed that the data you requested was sent to your email address. 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 Address: Unit M-106-A, G/F, Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City 1600 Contact numbers: (02) 636-1663 / 638-7530 Email address: [email protected] Website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/contact-us [Help us improve our service: https://bit.ly/DepEdFOIFeedback] 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, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Officer