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Request for a Contact Person and List of Accredited Tissue Banks

Requested from DOH by K. Chua at 05:34 PM on Dec 01, 2023.
Purpose: Architectural Thesis Project
Date of Coverage: 11/01/2010 - 12/01/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-272286371590

Chua 05:34 PM, Dec 01, 2023

Good day, I would like to respectfully request for the official contact person and contact details (incl. mobile numbers and email address) of the following:
- Sta. Lucia International Eye Bank of Manila (SLIEB)
- Bone Banks
- Skin Banks
- Vessel Banks

As well as the list of the accredited Tissue Banks and their area of responsibility.

Receiving Officer 09:42 AM, Dec 04, 2023

December 4, 2023

Dear Kristene Joie,

Thank you for your request dated Dec 01, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Request for a Contact Person and List of Accredited Tissue Banks.

We received your request on Dec 01, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 22, 2023 05:34:57 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0yNzIyODYzNzE1OTAM, for request with ticket number #DOH-272286371590.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 01:50 PM, Dec 04, 2023

Good day!

Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) for action. We'll send you feedback once available.

Thank you.

Maker 02:32 PM, Dec 20, 2023

December 20, 2023

Dear Kristene Joie Chua,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Dec 01, 2023 05:34:57 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Request for a Contact Person and List of Accredited Tissue Banks.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. 

This is in response to eFOI Requests #DOH-272286371590 about the list of accredited Tissue Banks and contact details of Sta. Lucia International Eye Bank of Manila (SLIEB).

Currently, we do not regulate nor issue accreditation for storage facilities for Bone Banking, Skin Banks, Vessel Banking and other related Tissue Handling Facilities.

However, for Health Facilities involved in the use of human stem cell & cell based or cellular therapies, they shall adhere with the Administrative Order No. 2013-0012 titled "Rules and Regulation Governing the Accreditation of Health Facilities Engaging in Human Stem Cell and Cell-based or Cellular Therapies in the Philippines".

Should you have further queries, you may contact Mr. Melan Sydney Cruz of the HFSRB-Data Management Unit at local 2514, or email us at hfsrbdmu@doh.gov.ph

Thank you!

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer

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