Published by Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) on Sept. 22, 2023.
Requested from DSWD by K. Castelo at 10:30 AM on
Sept. 22, 2023.
Purpose: Research Study on Geriatric Patients in Nursing Homes in the Philippines
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 09/22/2023
Tracking no: #DSWD-020088827598
K.CASTELO
Sept. 22, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
Hi! May I request the following data for a research study we are conducting:
1. Number or percentage of elderly in the Philippines.
2. Number of accredited or established nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the country.
3. Number of elderly that are in the nursing homes.
4. Number of elderly in NCR.
5. Number of nursing home and assisted living facility in NCR.
M.REYES
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:28 p.m.
September 22, 2023
Dear Kyle Castelo,
I refer to my letter of Sep 22, 2023 10:30:45 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Statistics on Geriatric Patients and Nursing Homes in the Philippines.
While we aim to provide information whenever possible, upon review of the submitted requirements, you have only attached the front side of your school I.D., thus, we find your request incomplete and did not meet the requisites of a valid FOI request.
Section 9 of Executive Order No. 2 states that:
SECTION 9. Procedure. The following procedure shall govern the filing and processing of requests for access to information:
(a) Any person who requests access to information shall submit a written request to the government office concerned. The request shall state the name and contact information of the requesting party, provide valid proof of his identification or authorization, and reasonably describe the information requested, and the reason for, or purpose of, the request for information: Provided, that no request shall be denied or refused acceptance unless the reason for the request is contrary to law, existing rules and regulations or it is one of the exceptions contained in the inventory or updated inventory of exception as hereinabove provided. X X X
In this regard, kindly provide one (1) copy of any government-issued I.D. or valid school I.D. (front and back) to facilitate your request immediately. Kindly refer to the email we sent you 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 Dec 15, 2023 12:28:09 PM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Myrna Reyes
FOI Officer
M.REYES
Sept. 26, 2023, 7:46 a.m.
September 26, 2023
Dear Ms. Castelo,
Thank you for your request dated Sep 22, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Statistics on Geriatric Patients and Nursing Homes in the Philippines.
We received your request on Sep 22, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 13, 2023 10:30:45 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtMDIwMDg4ODI3NTk4DA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-020088827598.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Myrna Reyes
FOI Officer
A.WENCESLAO
Sept. 29, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
29 September 2023
Dear Ms. Kyle Marie Castelo,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 22 September 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your request
`` 1. Number or percentage of elderly in the Philippines.
2. Number of accredited or established nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the country.
3. Number of elderly that are in the nursing homes.
4. Number of elderly in NCR.
5. Number of nursing home and assisted living facility in NCR.’’
Response to your request
We are currently processing your request. We shall send it to the email address you provided once we have received the response from the office responsible.
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 Administrativ Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you
Respectfully,
Atty. Janus G. Siddayao
FOI Decision Maker
A.WENCESLAO
Nov. 10, 2023, 10:40 a.m.
10 November 2023
Dear Ms. Kyle Castelo,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated 22 September 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your request
1. Number or percentage of elderly in the Philippines;
2. Number of accredited or established nursing homes and assisted living
facilities in the country;
3. Number of elderly that are in the nursing homes;
4. Number of elderly in NCR; and
5. Number of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in NCR
Response to your request
Your FOI request was approved as we explained in the previous communication. We have sent the requested information to the e-mail address you have provided.
We would love to hear your Feedback so we can improve our services. Kindly fill out the Customer feedback form from this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczFnilLByGiihY4HpktLYfMVUxA9tx7WyncDQAXd2_PUOvbg/viewform.
Thank you
Respectfully,
ATTY. GINA V. WENCESLAO
FOI Decision Maker
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