University of the Philippines Los Banos(UPLB)

Hello! I am a Development Communication student from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and I would like to request the data on college dropouts from 2018-2022 in the whole UPLB, and what is the Top 5 colleges that have the highest number of college dropouts.

5 December 2022

Dear Ma. Princess Anne Curioso,

Good day to you!

An email will be sent to you regarding your FOI request.

Thank you and stay safe.

Best regards,

FOI Receiving Officer

13 December 2022

MS. MA. PRINCESS ANNE S. CURIOSO
Purok Hospital 2, Brgy. Rosario 
Gumaca, Quezon 

Dear Ms. Curioso:

Warm greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 02 December 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You asked for information on the number of college dropouts from 2018-2022.

Since you did not provide Form F which needs your signature and should be administered under oath as required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that we are constrained to DENY your request.

Article III Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution, which is the basis for the requirement under the UP FOI Manual, states:

“The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to the documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as many be provided by law.”

Refer also to the FAQ at https://www.foi.gov.ph/help

Once you are able to submit the documentary requirement mentioned, you may re-file your request within a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of this letter.

Thank you.


With commitment and passion to serve,

FOI Receiving Officer