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The Number of Orphans in the Philippines

Requested from DSWD by S. Tejuco at 12:36 PM on Sep 14, 2023.
Purpose: Research Purposes
Date of Coverage: 09/14/2023 - 09/14/2023
Tracking no: #DSWD-185892141617

Tejuco 12:36 PM, Sep 14, 2023 

Good Day. I would like to request the following for my research. 

1. The Population orphaned children in the Philippines from the year 2012-2023.
2. Statistics of orphaned children in every region of the Philippines from the year 2012-2023.
3. Statistics of orphaned children placed in orphanages, adopted to foster families, and remaining children abandoned in the streets.
4. The number and list of DSWD-accredited orphanages in the Philippines
5. Codes, rules, and regulations of the planning layout of orphanages.

Thank you

Reyes 09:16 AM, Sep 15, 2023 

September 15, 2023

Dear Mr. Tejuco,

I refer to my letter of Sep 14, 2023 12:36:27 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for The Number of Orphans in the Philippines.

While we aim to provide information whenever possible, upon review of the submitted requirements, your school I.D. is no longer valid, thus, we find your request incomplete and did not meet the requisites of a valid FOI request.

Section 9 of Executive Order No. 2 states that:
SECTION 9. Procedure. The following procedure shall govern the filing and processing of requests for access to information:
(a) Any person who requests access to information shall submit a written request to the government office concerned. The request shall state the name and contact information of the requesting party, provide valid proof of his identification or authorization, and reasonably describe the information requested, and the reason for, or purpose of, the request for information: Provided, that no request shall be denied or refused acceptance unless the reason for the request is contrary to law, existing rules and regulations or it is one of the exceptions contained in the inventory or updated inventory of exception as hereinabove provided. X X X

In this regard, kindly provide one (1) copy of any government-issued I.D. or valid school I.D. (front and back) to facilitate your request immediately. Please refer to the email we sent you to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Dec 08, 2023 01:15:40 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Myrna Reyes
FOI Officer

Tejuco 08:34 AM, Sep 16, 2023 

Good Morning Ma'am

I already updated my School ID. Can we please proceed with the request?

Thank you

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