Department of Health(DOH)

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June 22, 2023 Dear Ryan Cuartero, I refer to my letter of Jun 05, 2023 01:33:08 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Puberty blockers may cause chemical castration and its reversal. Our response to your request is due on Jun 26, 2023 01:33:08 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we are still awaiting for the response from FDA 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 24, 2023 01:33:08 PM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC05ODI3Mzk2NDkxODYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-982739649186. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker FOI Officer

August 10, 2023 Dear Ryan Cuartero, I refer to my letter of Jun 05, 2023 01:33:08 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Puberty blockers may cause chemical castration and its reversal. In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. We apologize for the late response. May we know if you still need the information? Kindly email us at [email protected] You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC05ODI3Mzk2NDkxODYM, for request with ticket number #DOH-982739649186, 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 Nov 01, 2023 08:05:22 PM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker FOI Officer

Oct 08, 2023 Dear Ryan, I refer to my letter of Aug 10, 2023 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Puberty blockers may cause chemical castration and its reversal. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request. As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Nov 02, 2023. You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2. 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 or visiting our central office. 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 FOI Officer