Requested from BI by E. Yujuico at 10:45 PM on
Aug 26, 2018.
Purpose: Academic research concerning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators
Date of Coverage: 09/01/2016 - 08/24/2018
Tracking no: #BI-986337125903
Yujuico 10:45 PM, Aug 26, 2018
Good day, I wish to obtain information concerning:
(1) The number of registered Chinese [PRC] nationals working for PAGCOR-approved Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) since licenses started being granted to the present time.
(2) Kind of visas granted to these PRC nationals.
As of June 2018, PAGCOR lists 55 approved POGOs in the attached file. While monthly data is preferable, yearly aggregation is also welcome if current.
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There are three similar information requests: #BI-262382082827, -323384745059 and -414401200558
Thank you,
Emmanuel Yujuico
Ateneo de Manila University
Center (BINOC) 08:18 PM, Aug 31, 2018
August 31, 2018
Dear Emmanuel,
Thank you for your request dated Aug 26, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Chinese nationals working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators.
We received your request on Aug 26, 2018 and will respond on or before Sep 14, 2018 10:45:07 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTk4NjMzNzEyNTkwMww, for request with ticket number #BI-986337125903.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer
Division (ARD) 05:52 PM, Sep 17, 2018
September 17, 2018
Dear Emmanuel Yujuico,
I refer to my letter of Aug 26, 2018 10:45:07 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Chinese nationals working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators.
Our response to your request is due on Sep 14, 2018 10:45:07 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we need to coordinate with the other office of these bureau to gather the data in your request.
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 Sept.24, 2018 10:45:07 PM.
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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTk4NjMzNzEyNTkwMww, for request with ticket number #BI-986337125903.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Alien Registration Division (ARD)
FOI Officer
Yujuico 01:02 AM, Oct 06, 2018
Dear BOI,
I wish to follow up on this information request dated August 26, 2018 and accepted on August 31 on the number of PRC nationals working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators. It was previously extended to September 24, but two weeks later, I am still awaiting this information.
Thank you,
Emmanuel Yujuico
Division (ARD) 04:55 PM, Oct 09, 2019
October 9, 2019
Dear Emmanuel Yujuico,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Aug 26, 2018 10:45:07 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Number of Chinese nationals working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. We have already answered your request thru your provided email dated on 09 October 2019.
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 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,
Alien Registration Division (ARD)
FOI Receiving Officer
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