Bureau of Immigration(BI)

Hello, I woud like to request modification of surname  by adding special character ñ and changing n into ñ

 Control number:22101160528748
Surname in my travel history:Anasco
Change to: Añasco

As my requirements for applying of my working visa, i would be using this as  proof of vaccination. It is my wish to avoid trouble on minor details as much as possible along the way,. Hoping for your grateful and favorable response

May 15, 2022

Dear Rosalia,

Thank you for your request dated May 14, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Travel abroad.

We received your request on May 14, 2022 and will respond on or before Jun 03, 2022 07:18:14 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://zcwd20190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTY1MjkwMTEwNzg5NQw, for request with ticket number #BI-652901107895.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

May 31, 2022

Dear Rosalia,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Apr 01, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for modification of surname in your travel record from Anasco to Añasco

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information and/or service whenever possible, in this instance we would need for you to personally file and request at BI Main Office. The said request must be filed personally to the BI Main Office by the owner of the information or the duly authorized representative (with Special Power of Attorney), which shall have pertinent documents attached, undergo assessment, evaluation and subject to the final approval/disapproval of the Bureau’s Commissioner.  Moreover, Travel Record consist of personal information that is protected under the Data Privacy Act 2012, comprehensive and strict privacy legislation “to protect the fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth.” 

Should you have any questions, you may contact us at 465-2400 (loc. 444)

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 the BI Commissioner, JAIME H. MORENTE, Bureau of Immigration, Magallanes Drive, 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).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Management Information Systems Division
FOI Officer