Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA)

Good day!


I am Matthew G. Marquez, a master's student taking Master in Migration Studies at Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona. I would like to request information regarding the number of Trafficked Filipino Nationals the DFA assisted in Philippine diplomatic posts (embassies and consulates) around the Gulf States from 2016-2021, or any available related like the data posted by the US State Dept TIP Report from your office. This is for my concept paper in the Foundations of Migrations subject at UPF.

For your kind and favorable response.


Best regards, 

Matt

December 12, 2022

Dear Matthew,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 17, 2022 11:20:12 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Trafficked FIlipinos the DFA Assisted.

We received your request on Nov 17, 2022 11:20:12 PM and will respond on or before Dec 08, 2022 11:20:12 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS0zMDMyOTgyMTc5NzEM, for request with ticket number #DFA-303298217971.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Response to your request 

We have not received clearance from the concerned office to release your requested information despite numerous follow-ups. In this regard, we wish to refer you to Section 5.8 of the FOI Manual:

“Failure to notify the requesting party of the action taken on the request within the period herein provided shall be deemed a denial of the request to information.”

Thank you for your understanding. 

Respectfully, 
FOI Receiving Officer