Bureau of Immigration(BI)

Hi.. this is to inquire if the lifting of the travel ban for CHED scholars is still in effect today. I have a travel abroad scheduled in January  2024 and I would to ask if I can be allowed to travel.

Resoectfully,

Marivuc Candari

November 16, 2023

Dear Marivic,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 16, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Travel ban on CHED scholars.

We received your request on Nov 16, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 07, 2023 12:15:44 AM, 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTI0NTkyNTg4MzgxMAw, for request with ticket number #BI-245925883810.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

December 4, 2023

Dear Marivic Candari,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 16, 2023 12:15:44 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Travel ban on CHED scholars.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this portal is not a proper venue for your request.

Please be informed that BI has no jurisdiction over travel ban of CHED local scholars, you may direct your concern at the CHED for further information. 

CHED is located at 55 CP Garcia Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. 

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 Norman G. Tansingco at [email protected]. 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,

Office of the Commissioner
FOI Officer


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