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Foreign policy of the Philippines

Requested from FSI by A. Blinova at 11:07 AM on Mar 31, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2015 - 03/30/2023
Tracking no: #FSI-593416895379

Blinova 11:07 AM, Mar 31, 2023 

Hi! I study China-Philippines relations in 2016-2022.
I would like to request the foreign policy documents. In China there are White Papers, in the United States they have National Security Strategies, in Russia there are Foreign Policy Concepts. In these documents you can find foreign policy priorities, goals, and most important regions to cooperate with. I was trying to find the information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. However, there were no such documents except quite old ones (Constitution, and two bills that do not contain the needed information).

Nethercott 08:43 AM, Apr 04, 2023 

April 4, 2023

Dear Anna,

Thank you for your request dated Mar 31, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Foreign policy of the Philippines.

We received your request on Mar 31, 2023 and will respond on or before Apr 21, 2023 11:07:51 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://pcoomaster02262018113000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEZTSS01OTM0MTY4OTUzNzkM, for request with ticket number #FSI-593416895379.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Maria Lourdes Nethercott
FOI Officer

Blinova 05:32 AM, Apr 27, 2023 

Hello! Is there any results on my request?

Tornilla 12:23 PM, Jan 18, 2024 

January 18, 2024

Dear Anna Blinova,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Mar 31, 2023 11:07:51 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Apologies for the long delay. There were some significant technical issues on our end and the FOI portal upgrade.

You asked for foreign policy of the Philippines. However, it was not clear what specific information you are asking for.

We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online. You may retrieve your requested information from the National Security Council here:
https://nsc.gov.ph/index.php/national-security-policy-2011-2016

The National Security Policy document outlines the guiding principles, national interests, and goals aimed at advancing national security, including foreign relations components. There is also a particular section on regional and international peace and stability. Set for a timeframe of five years, from 2023-2028, the new NSP identifies policy objectives and priority areas of the country. 

I hope this helps. 

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Hope Tornilla
FOI Officer


January 24, 2024

Dear Anna Blinova,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Mar 31, 2023 11:07:51 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Foreign policy of the Philippines.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have [some of]* the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact <Gen. Eduardo Ano>, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at <https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests?agency=NSC>.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://foi.gov.ph/help.

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 <Assec. Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III <director-general@fsi.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,
Hope Tornilla
FOI Officer

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