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The number of suicide cases involving OFWs

Requested from DFA by J. antiporda at 07:15 PM on Sep 11, 2018.
Purpose: The Manila Times special report
Date of Coverage: 07/01/2016 - 09/11/2018
Tracking no: #DFA-927035047444

antiporda 07:15 PM, Sep 11, 2018 

Good day I would like to request  for information regarding:

1. The number of suicide cases involving OFWs from July 2016 to present and the list countries that has the most number of cases.
(I just want to get the numbers and other details. But the identities of OFWs will remain confidential) 
2. What are the programs the DFA has to help prevent suicide incidents.
 
thank you

Officer 11:51 AM, Sep 17, 2018 

September 17, 2018

Dear Jeff,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 11, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The number of suicide cases involving OFWs.

We received your request on Sep 11, 2018 and will respond on or before Oct 02, 2018 07:15:16 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS05MjcwMzUwNDc0NDQM, for request with ticket number #DFA-927035047444.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer


17 September 2018

Dear Mr. Antiporda

We note that you have also requested this information directly from Acting Assistant Secretary Elmer G. Cato of the Office of Public Diplomacy.

We wish to inform you that your request is currently being processed in coordination with the concerned office. In view of your direct communication with Acting Assistant Secretary Cato, your request through the eFOI portal may be considered a duplicate. 

Thank you. 
FOI Receiving Officer

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