Requested from DOH by J. Guerrero at 08:26 AM on
Jul 17, 2023.
Purpose: Research data used as basis for policy.
Date of Coverage: 03/16/2020 - 01/01/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-466054615922
Guerrero 08:26 AM, Jul 17, 2023
Hi. I would like to request the following:
1.) Legal basis or law, if any, for requiring commuters to wear face masks inside buses, MRT, LRT, etc.
2. Scientific basis or study, if any, for requiring commuters to wear face masks inside buses, MRT, LRT, etc.
Thank you in advance.
Receiving Officer 08:42 AM, Jul 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
Dear Jayson,
Thank you for your request dated Jul 17, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Legal basis and/or scientific study to require commuters to wear face masks in public transportation.
We received your request on Jul 17, 2023 and will respond on or before Aug 07, 2023 08:26:45 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC00NjYwNTQ2MTU5MjIM, for request with ticket number #DOH-466054615922.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 01:56 PM, Jul 17, 2023
Good day!
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to Public Health Services Team (PHST) for action. Kindly await for their response.
Thank you!
Maker 03:10 PM, Aug 09, 2023
August 9, 2023
Dear Jayson Guerrero,
I refer to my letter of Jul 17, 2023 08:26:45 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Legal basis and/or scientific study to require commuters to wear face masks in public transportation.
Our response to your request is due on Aug 07, 2023 08:26:45 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still awaiting for the response from the DOH Public Health Services Team
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 Sep 04, 2023 08:26:45 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC00NjYwNTQ2MTU5MjIM, for request with ticket number #DOH-466054615922.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer
Maker 03:17 PM, Aug 11, 2023
August 11, 2023
Dear Jayson Guerrero,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Jul 17, 2023 08:26:45 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Legal basis and/or scientific study to require commuters to wear face masks in public transportation.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. We enclose a copy of the information you requested to your provided email address on 17 July 2023.
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 the Central Appeals and Review Committee, at foi@doh.gov.ph. 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,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
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