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Involuntary Treatment Cases in the Philippines in relation to RA 11036 (MHA)

Requested from DOH by E. Cena at 02:14 PM on Jan 20, 2024.
Purpose: Academic paper
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-619625302163

Cena 02:14 PM, Jan 20, 2024 

Hi. I would like to ask for some data particularly from the NCMH or concerned agencies on the following:

1. Reported cases of involuntary treatment in mental health facilities in the country
a. NCMH and government-run facilities
b. Privately-run mental health facilities. 

Thank you. The above data will be used for academic purposes. Maraming salamat!

Receiving Officer 09:25 PM, Jan 21, 2024 

January 21, 2024

Dear Emman,

Thank you for your request dated Jan 20, 2024 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Involuntary Treatment Cases in the Philippines in relation to RA 11036 (MHA).

We received your request on Jan 20, 2024 and will respond on or before Feb 09, 2024 02:14:40 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC02MTk2MjUzMDIxNjMM, for request with ticket number #DOH-619625302163.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 10:29 AM, Jan 22, 2024 

Good day!

Please be informed that we can only refer your request to DOH Hospitals only, namely: the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and Mariveles Mental Hospital. Also, please be advised that we do not have custody of data for private health facilities. We'll send you feedback once available.

Thank you.


February 2, 2024

Dear Emman Cena,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 20, 2024 02:14:40 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Involuntary Treatment Cases in the Philippines in relation to RA 11036 (MHA).

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have  the information you have requested. 

We regret to inform you that we are currently unable to fulfill your request as our available data does not encompass information pertaining to involuntary treatment at NCMH or any other mental health facility. We appreciate your understanding and for any inconvenience this may cause

Kindly accomplish the FOI Feedback form at the link
https://bit.ly/DOHFOIFeedbackForm

Thank you


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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

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