Department of Health

Receiving Officer 08:18 AM, Sep 18, 2023

September 18, 2023

Dear Claire,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 15, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Request for learning disability data.

We received your request on Sep 15, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 06, 2023 11:05:51 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC02NzYzNzEzMzMzMjYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-676371333326.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 10:25 AM, Sep 18, 2023

Good day! 

Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to the DOH- DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU  for action. 

Kindly await for their response. 

Thank you.

Maker 04:27 PM, Oct 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

Dear Claire Lakian,

I refer to my letter of Sep 15, 2023 11:05:51 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Request for learning disability data.

Our response to your request is due on Oct 06, 2023 11:05:51 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we awaited for the data from the DOH Disease Prevention and Control Bureau. 

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 Nov 03, 2023 11:05:51 AM.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster10262017200000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC02NzYzNzEzMzMzMjYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-676371333326.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

Maker 04:53 PM, Oct 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

Dear Claire Lakian,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 15, 2023 11:05:51 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Request for learning disability data.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved.

We apologize for the late response. Attached is the available data on learning disability

Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested for as The Philippines Registry with Persons with Disability (PRPWD) does not generate data that includes the overall number of instances of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

If you need any additional information or clarification, contact us by phone at 02-865-17800 (local) 1950 or by email at ssedhelpdesk@doh.gov.ph.  

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

Thank you

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

Attachments:
 SRF- 20230922-36386 CALIRE LAKIA_final .pdf