Department of Economy, Planning, and Development formerly(NEDA)

Good morning,

I would like to respectfully request a copy of ALL minutes of meetings of the DepDev-SDG Stakeholder's Chamber since 2023.

Dear eFOI user, 
About my letter dated October 16, 2025, at 10:22AM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically, your request on Minutes of Meetings of the DepDev-SDG Stakeholder's Chamber.
To effectively address your request, we kindly ask for additional details to help us provide the most appropriate response. Specifically, may we know the particular policy or advocacy you are pursuing; the organization or company you are representing; and the specific information or portions of the Minutes of the Meetings you wish to access, especially those not yet available online. Your prompt response will allow us to proceed with your request on time. 
To respond to the request with ticket number #NEDA-887996932586, please use the reply function located on the eFOI portal at https://savethedatev211152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE0ZPSVBNTy01OTM3NzM2Njg1NjcM. 
You will have 60 calendar days from the time of response to provide the requested information. We kindly request that you respond as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer 
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development formerly

Are the Minutes of Meetings of the DepDev-SDG Stakeholder's Chamber classified documents? Why is there gatekeeping happening here?

I have memberships in many organizations, and the reason why I am reviewing these requested documents is to see where exactly we are when it comes to CSO/NGO engagement with DepDev when it comes to the SDGs. The system already has my identity documents.

I want to know what is being discussed so that we know where else we need to push, and possibly engage other champions outside of the executive branch.

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 on Minutes of Meetings of the DepDev-SDG Stakeholder's Chamber, dated Oct. 16, 2025.
In coordination with the overall SDG Secretariat, the FOI Secretariat was informed that all Minutes of Meeting have been disseminated to the respective representatives of the SC-SDG Stakeholders' Chamber members, as these documents are classified as "restricted."
Based on records, you are a part of the GoodGovPH. We therefore recommend that you directly coordinate with GoodGovPH's designated focal person, who receives all official communications from the Subcommittee on SDGs Secretariat.
For additional support, we encourage you to consult the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.
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If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to  Arsenio M. Balisacan, 34th floor, The Mega Tower, EDSA corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, [email protected]. Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request.
Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Marilou Cheryl Naval
FOI Officer
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development formerly