Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

Hi, I would like to ask? When the fire wrecked havoc to Baranggay Balong-Bato, Quezon City on May 24, 2023

Where can I find data that could determine the answers for these questions: "What are the aids and relief goods given to the victims?, "How much or amount of the initiatives given to the displaced people?"

and

What are the relief programs, the aids given/initiated to the victims of the fire in Brgy Balong-Bato after the fire up to date?

November 20, 2023

Dear Mr. Yanzon,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 19, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Relief data for the May 24, 2023 Baranggay Balong Bato fire victims.

We received your request on Nov 19, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 08, 2023 11:19:58 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtOTA2NTg1MjcxMDU5DA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-906585271059.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Myrna Reyes
FOI Officer

22 November 2023

Dear Mr. YANSON,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 19 November 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request
“Hi, I would like to ask? When the fire wrecked havoc to Baranggay Balong-Bato, Quezon City on May 24, 2023.

Where can I find data that could determine the answers for these questions: "What are the aids and relief goods given to the victims?, "How much or amount of the initiatives given to the displaced people?" and

What are the relief programs, the aids given/initiated to the victims of the fire in Brgy Balong-Bato after the fire up to date?”

Response to your request

We regret to inform you that your request is DENIED, for being vague, and does not comply with Section 5 (1) (c) of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 01, series of 2023 or the DSWD Amended FOI Agency Manual, which states that the FOI Request much be reasonably described the information requested, and the reason for, or purpose of, the request information.       

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 Secretary, REX GATCHALIAN at DSWD-Central Office, IBP Road Batasan Pambansa Complex, Constitution Hills, 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,

ATTY. GINA V. WENCESLAO 
FOI Decision Maker