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    Date: 2021-08-28 02:07:15.106572

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Passport courtesy lane

Requested from DFA by J. Gruta at 02:07 AM on Aug 28, 2021.
Purpose: Travel abroad
Date of Coverage: 07/01/2021 - 08/28/2021
Tracking no: #DFA-557081470438

Gruta 02:07 AM, Aug 28, 2021 

Hi, 

I would like to ask information about kids who are getting passport, is there a courtesy lane for them? 

Thanks,
Jaycob Gruta

Officer 10:22 AM, Aug 30, 2021 

August 30, 2021

Dear Jaycob,

Thank you for your request dated Aug 28, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Passport courtesy lane.

We received your request on Aug 28, 2021 and will respond on or before Sep 18, 2021 02:07:15 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS01NTcwODE0NzA0MzgM, for request with ticket number #DFA-557081470438.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 10:27 AM, Aug 30, 2021 

August 30, 2021

Dear Jaycob Gruta,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Aug 28, 2021 02:07:15 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Passport courtesy lane.

Response to your request

We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may retrieve your requested information from 

https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/services/passport/passport-cl/passport-cl-eligibility

In view of the current health crisis and in compliance with directives to strictly observe physical distancing and health protocols in the workplace, Beginning 3 June 2020, Courtesy Lane applications in ASEANA will be strictly by appointment through the Passport Appointment System (passport.gov.ph).

Your right to request a review

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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,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

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