Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency(PDEA)

Dear Ms. Calimotan,

Thank you for your request dated Aug. 12, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

We have received your request on Demographics for children who abused drugs in Cavite and CALABARZON. We will respond and process your request on or before Sept. 2, 2025, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal for request with ticket number #PDEA-050069941172.

Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

Dear Ms. Calimotan,

Thank you for your request dated Aug. 12, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You have requested the number of minors who abused illegal drugs in Cavite and CALABARZON.

I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved. Enclosed herewith, you will find a copy of the information you have requested. Please note that it may include [some, most, or all] of the data you require. On our part, there is no available data in regard to number of minors dependent on illegal drugs. We can only provide the data on active rehabilitation centers in CALABARZON.

Rehabilitation Facilities in Region 4A - FDM Dir Laurefel Gabales - [email protected]

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 [insert name of Secretary and postal/e-mail address]. 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).

Please accomplish the attached survey form and let us know how satisfied you are in our service provided. We look forward serving you again in the future.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Glenn J. Malapad

FOI Receiving Officer

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency