Department of Education(DepEd)

February 28, 2019 Dear Caroline Da Silva, I refer to my letter of Feb 27, 2019 04:35:52 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Process of Franchising an International School. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTYxNTU0ODY0NDY1Nww, for request with ticket number #DepEd-615548644657, 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 23, 2019 01:51:06 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

March 6, 2019 Dear Caroline Da Silva, I refer to my letter of Feb 27, 2019 04:35:52 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Process of Franchising an International School. Kindly provide us the the exact location of the proposed school, so we can properly address your concern. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTYxNTU0ODY0NDY1Nww, for request with ticket number #DepEd-615548644657, 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 29, 2019 01:48:44 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

March 26, 2019 Dear Caroline Da Silva, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Feb 27, 2019 04:35:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request: You asked for Process of Franchising an International School. Response to Request: Kindly refer to the attached DepEd Order No. 88, s. 2010, dated June 24, 2010 entitled 2010 Revised Manual of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education, for your information and guidance. For further assistance, we advise you to contact and directly seek the assistance of the nearest DepEd Regional office in your area. 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