Technical Education and Skills Development Authority(TESDA)

October 20, 2023 Dear Jocelyn Tabuena, I refer to my letter of Oct 09, 2023 03:34:29 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR PWD. Our response to your request is due on Oct 28, 2023 03:34:29 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because data is being gathered. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Nov 24, 2023 03:34:29 AM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiElRFU0RBLTc3ODM3MjI0ODAxNgw, for request with ticket number #TESDA-778372248016. Thank you. Respectfully, REG IV-A Regional Office FOI Officer

October 20, 2023 Dear Jocelyn Tabuena, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 09, 2023 03:34:29 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR PWD. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested. "Skills training is one way of connecting PWDs to the physical, social , economic and cultural environment so they can fully enjoy their rights," Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva once said during a training conducted by TESDA. Rest assured that all TESDA trainings are being offered to PWDs. You may also see in the attached report the qualifications where PWDs have enrolled already 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 SEC. SUHARTO T. MANGUDADATU, Ph.D.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, REG IV-A Regional Office FOI Receiving Officer