Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA)

Good day! I would like to request for information regarding the comprehensive data on human trafficking/violence/abuse cases among Overseas Filipino Workers from the year 2008-2018 which shall cover:

1) The total number of victims
2) The nature and intensity of cases
3) The country or supposed transit
4) The country of destination of victims

Thank you very much!

July 24, 2018

Dear Princess,

Thank you for your request dated Jul 17, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The Comprehensive Data on Abuse Cases among OFWs.

We received your request on Jul 17, 2018 and will respond on or before Aug 07, 2018 07:33:41 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS0xMDM0NzQ1MzEyOTAM, for request with ticket number #DFA-103474531290.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

August 7, 2018

Dear Princess Reyes,

We refer to my letter of Jul 17, 2018 07:33:41 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The Comprehensive Data on Abuse Cases among OFWs.

Our response to your request is due on Aug 07, 2018 07:33:41 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request.

We apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Sep 04, 2018 07:33:41 AM.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS0xMDM0NzQ1MzEyOTAM, for request with ticket number #DFA-103474531290.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

I would just like to ask for an update for the data we've requested last July 17, 2018. It has already been three (3) days since September 4, which was the extended date you've allotted to be able to provide what we were asking for. I'm sorry for the urgency but we were relying on this request and we need to obtain the data as soon as possible to meet our deadline for our research paper. Thank you and good day!

September 4, 2018

Dear Princess Reyes,

Our response to your request is due on 04 September 2018. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we have not received feedback from the concerned office/approving authority facilitating your request despite numerous follow-ups. 

We apologize for this delay. Rest assured that we will continue to follow up on your request with the concerned office and  send you a response once available. 

Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

13 September 2018 

Dear Princess Reyes,

Greetings! 

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

Your request 

Comprehensive Data on Abuse Cases among OFWs. 

Response to your request 

We have not received clearance from the concerned office to release your requested information despite numerous follow-ups. In this regard, we wish to refer you to Section 5.8 of the FOI Manual:

“Failure to notify the requesting party of the action taken on the request within the period herein provided shall be deemed a denial of the request to information.”

Thank you for your understanding. 

Respectfully, 
FOI Receiving Officer