Requested from DOJ by A. Merritt at 11:15 AM on
Dec 11, 2016.
Purpose: For personal information.
Date of Coverage: 12/11/2016 - 12/11/2016
Tracking no: #DOJ-958336961166
Merritt 11:15 AM, Dec 11, 2016
Hi,
I would like to know the content and details of the secured documents by the DOJ from the late DILG Jesse Robredo in the aftermath of his death. There were news that came out regarding the "raiding" of then DILG undersecretary Rico Puno in the condominium of Jesse Robredo upon his death, but then the said documents were then later surrendered by Leni Robredo to then DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima.
Regards,
Dulin 08:31 AM, Dec 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Dear Alvin,
Thank you for your request dated Dec 11, 2016 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Content and details of the "secured sensitive documents" of the late Jesse Robredo by the DOJ.
We received your request on Dec 11, 2016 and will respond on or before Dec 30, 2016 11:15:54 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSi05NTgzMzY5NjExNjYM, for request with ticket number #DOJ-958336961166.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Irene Dulin
FOI Officer
04:40 PM, Jan 25, 2017
Resending to you our reply to your request for information dated 11 December 2016 for monitoring purposes. Note that this request for information was already acted upon within the 15 day working period.
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FROM : JUVY R. MANWONG
Assistant Secretary
FOR : ALVIN MERITT
THRU : IRENE DULIN
Communications Division
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO THE FOI QUERY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OF MR. ALVIN MERITT
DATE: 27 December 2016
Greetings!
This is in response to your query dated 11 December 2016 seeking information relative to the contents and details of the documents allegedly obtained from the search made in the condominium unit of the late Jesse Robredo after his death, which were allegedly turned over to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate your request for the following reasons:
a.) We made a diligent search of the available records under the Office of the Secretary of Justice and all concerned offices of the DOJ.
Unfortunately, the records of the concerned offices show that no secured documents from the late Jesse Robredo were turned-over to the Department of Justice.
b.) While we acknowledge your right of access to information as recognized by the Constitution, existing laws or jurisprudence prohibit the premature disclosure of secured documents, if there are any, as such might prejudice the parties involved and affect the conduct of any investigation or proceeding.
Personal information may be disclosed only if it will be a matter of public concern or interest, will not meddle or disturb the private life or family relations of the individual; and it is not prohibited by law or regulations.
The Data Privacy Act of 2012 stressed that information, such as the requested secured documents, is deemed confidential. The privacy of persons must be protected if the disclosure or providing of the same would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, personal information or records, or includes sensitive personal information.
Further, the said secured documents, which are the product of a search operation conducted by the then DILG Undersecretary Rico Puno, might contain personal information, which, if disclosed, might disturb the private life of anyone or might meddle into the family affair of the late DILG Secretary Robredo.
Anent thereto, we submit that your query may be more properly addressed by the Department of Interior and Local Government, as the party which conducted the alleged search.
We do hope that this sufficiently answers your query. For further inquiry, you may visit the DOJ website at www.doj.gov.ph.
Thank you.
Truly yours,
JUVY R. MANWONG (Sgd.)
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