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    Date: 2018-07-22 20:59:21.124300

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DOH Memoranda directed to the FDA re: Milk Code (Sept 5, 2011 and Sept 10, 2012)

Requested from DOH by Z. Farcon at 08:59 PM on Jul 22, 2018.
Purpose: Research for Juris Doctor thesis (Ateneo Law School)
Date of Coverage: 09/05/2011 - 09/10/2012
Tracking no: #DOH-024711892789

Farcon 08:59 PM, Jul 22, 2018 

I am currently working on my J.D. thesis on E.O. No. 51 (Milk Code). I would like to request for a copy of the ff:

1. DOH Memo directed to FDA (Sept 5, 2011) which prohibits multinational firms that manufacture infant milk and other nutrition products in the country from using registered trademarks that may erode the efforts of the government to promote breastfeeding.
2. DOH Memo directed to FDA (Sept 10, 2012) on the Strict Enforcement on the Use of Intellectual Property-Registered Trademarks of Milk Products That Contain Health and Nutrition Claims or That May Undermine Breastfeeding.

Casimiro 09:23 AM, Jul 31, 2018 

July 31, 2018

Dear Zarah Julia,

Thank you for your request dated Jul 22, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for DOH Memoranda directed to the FDA re: Milk Code (Sept 5, 2011 and Sept 10, 2012).

We received your request on Jul 22, 2018 and will respond on or before Aug 10, 2018 08:59:21 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0wMjQ3MTE4OTI3ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-024711892789.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Unit

Devera 10:18 AM, Aug 10, 2018 

August 10, 2018

Dear Zarah Julia Farcon,

I refer to my letter of Jul 22, 2018 08:59:21 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for DOH Memoranda directed to the FDA re: Milk Code (Sept 5, 2011 and Sept 10, 2012).

Our response to your request is due on Aug 10, 2018 08:59:21 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request.

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 07, 2018 08:59:21 PM.

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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0wMjQ3MTE4OTI3ODkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-024711892789.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Romela Devera
FOI Officer


May 29, 2023

Dear Zarah Julia Farcon,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jul 22, 2018 08:59:21 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for DOH Memoranda directed to the FDA re: Milk Code (Sept 5, 2011 and Sept 10, 2012).

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. 

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Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
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