Department of Health(DOH)

Good day! Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to the DOH- DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU-Women's Health Division for action. Kindly await for their response. Thank you.

July 17, 2023 Dear Ryan Cuartero, I refer to my letter of Jun 07, 2023 03:58:11 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Biologically female women anatomy. Our response to your request is due on Jun 28, 2023 03:58:11 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we awaited for the data from the DOH Disease Prevention and Control Bureau 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 Jul 26, 2023 03:58:11 AM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster02202018193000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC00MjEyNzY3MTIwNDAM, for request with ticket number #DOH-421276712040. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker FOI Officer

July 17, 2023 Dear Ryan Cuartero, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jun 07, 2023 03:58:11 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Biologically female women anatomy. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. it is scientifically established that biologically female women typically possess certain anatomical structures from birth. These structures include functioning mammary glands, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina. These characteristics are determined by genetic and physiological factors and contribute to the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics associated with female physiology. We recommend that you refer to reputable scientific literature, academic databases, and relevant medical organizations. You may access ClinicalTrials.gov for ongoing and completed clinical trials, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov for various biomedical and life sciences journal literature, and other scientific databases relevant to their intended search. Additionally, the you may find it valuable to consult reputable medical and scientific organizations that specialize in reproductive health and related fields. Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) at https://pogsinc.org/, and other local medical institutions often publish guidelines, position statements, and research findings on topics related to female anatomy and physiology. We encourage to critically evaluate the sources, prioritize peer-reviewed studies, and consult with qualified healthcare professionals for personalized guidance and interpretation of the scientific literature. Thank you 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 the Central Appeals and Review Committee, at [email protected]. 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, FOI Decision Maker FOI Receiving Officer