University of the Philippines System(UP)

Hi! I would like to request data that shows the ff:

1. Number of students segregated by Philippine provinces.
2. I would like to know which Philippine province has the most UP students.
3. Year cover, 2010 to 2022

February 13, 2023

Dear Mr. Panotes,

I refer to your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of students by provinces.

Since you did not provide proof of Filipino citizenship  which is required under the UP FOI Manual, we regret that in the meantime we are constrained to put your request on hold.

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 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 may be provided by law.”

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

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster11222017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD1VQLTA0OTk2ODc0NTU1Nww, for request with ticket number #UP-049968745557, to respond.

You must also sign the attached certification as required in the UP System FOI Manual by replying through the eFOI portal or through email ([email protected]).

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 May 08, 2023 07:36:03 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Please see attached files

April 26, 2023

Dear Mr. Panotes,

Thank you for your request dated Feb 09, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of students by provinces.

We received your request on Feb 09, 2023. We have also received your proof of citizenship and signed certification
We apologize for the late reply.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://portalaudit20180803v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD1VQLTUyMjYyMzE1MzkyMgw, for request with ticket number #UP-522623153922.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

July 11, 2023

Dear Julius Panotes

This refers to your request dated February 9, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You requested for the number of students segregated by Philippine provinces, information on the Philippine province with the highest number of UP students, and the year coverage from 2010 to 2022.

Since your request will involve the search of voluminous records, we are constrained to invoke the provision of the UP FOI Manual and the abovementioned E.O. that allow us to request for an extension of time within which to process your request.

 
Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Delegate

July 12, 2023

Dear Mx. Panotes,

Greetings!

For your request dated Feb 09, 2023 11:01:10 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You requested information on the number of students segregated by Philippine provinces, the identification of the Philippine province with the highest number of UP students, and the timeframe for the data which is from 2010 to 2022.

Data on these are transmitted by the UP System Office of Admissions to the Registrars’ Offices of UP Constituent Units. To provide the information as you require, the registrar's offices of each campus will have to manually process 12 years’ worth of data that are in their possession.

Your FOI request cannot be complied without the UP (i.e., the UP System Admissions Office and the Registrars Offices of each UP campus) investing manpower and time resources. Hence, your request falls in the category of unreasonably complex request (FOI MC No.5, Sec 4d) and is therefore denied.