Department of Education(DepEd)

September 13, 2021 Dear CLARISSA EGRUBAY, I refer to my letter of Sep 11, 2021 12:05:09 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The total number of K-12 graduates. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Kindly send us a formal request letter that outlines the specific information you need and the purpose of your study, a short abstract, the intended output of your project (a paper, video, radio, or production), and a copy of your ID. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster10032017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTg4NDAyODQ2NTk1Nww, for request with ticket number #DepEd-884028465957, 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 Dec 03, 2021 11:48:41 PM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Officer

September 13, 2021 Dear CLARISSA EGRUBAY, Thank you for your response dated Sep 13, 2021, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on The total number of K-12 graduates, dated Sep 13, 2021 07:49 AM. We would still need to request you to further clarify your request. Kindly submit a short abstract as well as a copy of your ID. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkRlcEVkLTg4NDAyODQ2NTk1Nww, for request with ticket number #DepEd-884028465957, to respond or send it to [email protected]. You would still have until Dec 06, 2021 04:19:08 AM to provide the information. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Officer

September 29, 2021 Dear CLARISSA EGRUBAY, Greetings from the Department of Education (DepEd)! Please be informed that your concern has been forwarded to the Planning Service - Education Management Information System Division (PS-EMISD), this Department, for appropriate action and/or response. Any action in response to your concern will be communicated to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Office

September 30, 2021 Dear CLARISSA EGRUBAY, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 11, 2021 12:05:09 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for The total number of K-12 graduates. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. The data were sent on your email on Sept. 30, 2021, at 10:38 A.M. Kindly see attached photos for reference. 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 or visiting our office through the following: Public Assistance Action Center Unit M-106-A, G/F, Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City 1600 Tel. Nos.: (02) 636-1663 / 633-1942 Email Address: [email protected] Website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/contact-us 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). Thank you. Respectfully, Public Assistance Action Center FOI Receiving Officer