Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

September 26, 2023 Dear Anyana Cyrille Estapia, I refer to my letter of Aug 24, 2023 11:47:01 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The List of Names of Large Public and Private Companies in NCR. Our response to your request is due on Sep 14, 2023 11:47:01 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to voluminous request for information. I 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 Oct 12, 2023 11:47:01 PM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtMTgxNTkyMzEzMTU3DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-181592313157. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer

September 27, 2023 Dear Anyana Cyrille Estapia, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 24, 2023 11:47:01 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for The List of Names of Large Public and Private Companies in NCR. Response to Request Your FOI request is partially approved. I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested. Top Corporations related statistics from SEC, please see the link below: https://www.sec.gov.ph/registered-firms-individuals-and-statistics/philippines-top-corporations/#gsc.tab=0 For other related data, please contact or request to them through: REQUESTS FOR STATISTICS, REPORTS, AND DATA 1. How can we obtain statistics, reports, and data from the SEC? Please visit Philippines’ Top Corporations and Registration and Investment Statistics for the list of free data sets. For other statistics, reports, and data, inquiries may be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. The requesting party must identify the purpose of the request and the specific data elements needed. Once the request has been evaluated and confirmation obtained that the data can be generated, the researcher will be advised of the following: a. Issuance of payment assessment form (via e-mail) indicating the total cost of the request, together with the list of data elements to be provided. b. Payment may be made via the following channels: – Online payment through eSPAYSEC; or – Over-the counter deposit through Land Bank branches. c. Proof of payment must be submitted to ERTD for validation prior the release of the requested data. d. The ERTD will advise the researcher on the period of processing of data depending on the category of request (simple – 3 days, complex – 7 days, and highly technical – 20 days) from receipt of payment. e. The requested data will be sent via email. Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested for as the information found in other government websites. 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 Bienvenido E. Laguesma at DOLE Building, Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila. 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). Help us to continuously improve our FOI Program Implementation by accomplishing the DOLE-FOI Request Feedback Form through this link: bit.ly/DOLE-FOIFeedbackForm. Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer