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Date: Oct. 17, 2023, 8:26 p.m.
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Date: 2023-10-23 12:08:37.000000
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Published by Commission on Filipinos Overseas(CFO) on Oct. 17, 2023.
Requested from CFO by S. Perez at 08:26 PM on
Oct. 17, 2023.
Purpose: Request for Medical and Hospital Bills Assistance
Date of Coverage: 10/09/2023 - 10/17/2023
Tracking no: #CFO-267886551207
Good Day, I kindly request your assistance with the medical expenses for my wife's treatment. She was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease and has been receiving medical care since her admission to North General Hospital Cebu on October 3, 2023. After a week of hospitalization, she underwent an open heart surgery on October 16, 2023, and she is currently in the process of recovery at Perpetual Succour Hospital. The financial burden of these medical bills is overwhelming for our family, and we are seeking financial aid from your esteemed office.
October 23, 2023 Dear Requesting Party, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 17, 2023 08:26:07 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You asked for Request for Medical and Hospital Bills Assistance. Response to your request While our aim is to provide help whenever possible, unfortunately, our Office does not provide financial assistance in these kinds of circumstances. Perhaps you may want to inquire with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at [email protected] or their eFOI portal: https://www.foi.gov.ph › requests › agency=DSWD 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 Romulo V. Arugay at [email protected]. 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). Moreover, the CFO is committed to providing quality programs and services to its clients and partners. In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, may we invite you to fill out online a brief feedback form through the link below. Your feedback is highly appreciated and will help us to improve our ability to serve the public. Thank you very much. CFO FOI Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/vU8mjhHTJf41MPfU7 Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Officer