Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

Hi! I would like to request these data for my undergraduate thesis:

1. Number of reported cases of homeless individuals in Luzon with mental health condition from year 2020-2025.
2. Guidelines and standards for design and operation within the mental hospital.
3. Statistical data on individuals across Luzon receiving DSWD assistance due to mental health condition.
4. Data on needed facilities, patient zoning, and services in this sector.

Dear eFOI user, 
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 for Data and Guidelines for the Architectural Thesis, dated yesterday. 
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is not available at this Office. Please refer to the response we sent to your email on October 17, 2025, for your information.
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Department of Social Welfare and Development