Bureau of Immigration(BI)

Hi, I would like to request data on the ff:

1. No. of OFWs who returned to each province in the Philippines
2. If 1 is not possible, no. of OFWs who returned to the province of Batangas and its municipalities/cities will suffice
3. No. of reintegrated migrants in Batangas province
4. No. of OFWs who retired in each province in the Philippines (most importantly in Batangas province)

Thank you.

Regards,
Ilyanna

August 11, 2020

Dear Ilyanna,

Thank you for your request dated Aug 09, 2020 01:35:51 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Statistics on the # of OFWs who Returned and Reintegrated in the Philippines.

We received your request on Aug 09, 2020 01:35:51 PM and will respond on or before Aug 28, 2020 01:35:51 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTQ0NzQ1OTE5OTM4Ngw, for request with ticket number #BI-447459199386.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

Hi Ma'am/sir,

I would like to follow up on this request.

Thank you!

Regards,
Ilyanna

September 7, 2020

Dear Ilyanna Zamora,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Aug 09, 2020 01:35:51 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Statistics on the # of OFWs who Returned and Reintegrated in the Philippines.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the Local Government Unit of Batangas.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.

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 Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime H. Morente. 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,
Port Operations Division (POD)
FOI Officer