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Published by Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) on March 16, 2022.
Requested from DSWD by K. Ordonez at 11:10 AM on
March 16, 2022.
Purpose: Public Health Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 06/01/2019 - 12/01/2021
Tracking no: #DSWD-522002249181
Good day, We are conducting a STOP TB Partnership funded research to identify and address stigma and gender related barriers to TB services and care among Filipino indigent populations. Our study population will be recruited from indigent barangays and city health facilities with high TB prevalence (in coordination with the identified LGUs). We would like to request the following: 1. Prevalence data on indigent populations per LGU/city in Metro Manila 2. If applicable, stratified data up to the barangay level per LGU Thank you.
March 16, 2022 Dear Sergerard, Thank you for your request dated Mar 16, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Request for data on indigent communities per LGU in Metro Manila. We received your request on Mar 16, 2022 and will respond on or before Apr 06, 2022 11:10:54 AM, 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtNTIyMDAyMjQ5MTgxDA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-522002249181. Thank you. Respectfully, Myrna Reyes FOI Officer
March 16, 2022 Dear Sergerard Sebastian, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 16 March 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request 1. Prevalence data on indigent populations per LGU/city in Metro Manila 2. If applicable, stratified data up to the barangay level per LGU Response to your request Unfortunately, the DSWD does not have the information you need. Thus, we are constrained to deny your request. It is the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) that may have the data you require for item no. 1. Under Republic Act 10625 (the “Philippine Statistical Act of 2013”), the PSA is the government agency responsible for preparing and conducting periodic censuses on population, housing, agriculture, fisheries, business, industry and other sectors of the economy. Hence, you may wish to direct your request to the PSA by submitting a request to the PSA via this portal. You may also contact the PSA by telephone at 462-6600 locals 839, 833 and 834 or via email at [email protected]. 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 ROLANDO JOSELITO D. BAUTISTA 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. Georgia Ruby B. Gascon FOI Decision Maker