Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

Hi I am a student researcher from John Paul College in Roxas, Oriental MIndoro. I would like to request a data regarding accidents that occurred in construction sites within the province of Oriental Mindoro. I require this information covering the period January 1, 2022, up to the present date.

In complience with privacy standard, I specifically request that no personal names of the victims be included in the furnished records. The data must include the following:

1.) Date of Accident
2.) Location (Constructin Site)
3.) Type and Cause of Accident
4.) Accident Outcome/ Severity  
5.) Name of Company/ Contractor (if available in the report)

I sincerely appreciate your prompt action on this request , which is submitted under the provisions fo the Freedom of Information (FOI) Program.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Dear Mr. Garcia:
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Data about construction accident in Oriental Mindoro, dated Nov. 5, 2025.
We are sorry to inform you that the information related to your request can not be provided in as much as you are not a party to the circumstances and you are not on any way related to the affected workers as well.
In this regard, we regret to inform you that your request has been DENIED. This is in acordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Pursuant to Section 4 (e) of the Data Provacy Act, processing of personal information for the purpose of government transparency must adhere to the principles of legitimate purpose, proportionality and data subject consent. Disclosure of the requested information would constitute unauthorized processing of personal data, which is restricted under Section 12of the same Act. 
We appreciate your understanding of the legal requirements governing the protection of personal data.
 
Very truly yours,
NAOMI LYN C. ABELLANA
Regional Director
Department of Labor and Employment
( Please be informed that this request has also been responded to via email)