Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

14 December 2020 Dear Mr. Cedrich Delacruz, I refer to my letter of Dec 11, 2020 12:49:42 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of child issue. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query because you query is vague. In particular, it would be helpful to know what do you mean by number of child issue. It would be helpful if there is a description of what data you what to request for us to properly process your request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURTV0QtOTA2OTc0ODkwOTI4DA, for request with ticket number #DSWD-906974890928, 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 Mar 08, 2021 02:34:37 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Sittie Raifah Pamaloy-Hassan FOI Decision Maker

6 January 2021 Dear Mr. Cedrich Delacruz, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 11 December 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You requested information on the following for your architectural thesis: (1) Number of abandoned, neglected, foundling, sexually abused, physically abused, surrender, independent (2018-2019); and (2) Number of estimated street children per region (2010-2019). Response to your request Unfortunately, the DSWD has limited data on number (1), we only have data with respect to those we have processed and those under our centers and institutions. Thus, the DSWD can only partially grant your request and we shall refer your request with respect to this matter to the proper DSWD office. For number (2), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) may have the data you require. Under Republic Act 10625 (the “Philippine Statistical Act of 2013”), the PSA is the government agency responsible for preparing and conducting periodic censuses on population, housing, agriculture, fisheries, business, industry and other sectors of the economy. Hence, you may wish to direct your request to the PSA by submitting a request to the PSA via this portal. You may also contact the PSA by telephone at 462-6600 locals 839, 833 and 834 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Sittie Raifah M. Pamaloy-Hassan FOI Decision Maker

14 January 2021 Dear Mr. Cedrich Delacruz, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 11 December 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request You requested information on the following for your architectural thesis: (1) Number of abandoned, neglected, foundling, sexually abused, physically abused, surrender, independent (2018-2019); and (2) Number of estimated street children per region (2010-2019). Response to your request We have partially granted your request as seen from the previous communication. We have sent the requested information to the e-mail address you have provided. Respectfully, Atty. Sittie Raifah M. Pamaloy-Hassan FOI Decision Maker