August 27, 2020
Dear Jeannine Janojan,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Aug 26, 2020 03:03:55 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Department of Education.
Response to Request
Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 22, s. 2012 dated March 20, 2012 (https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DO_s2012_22.pdf), otherwise known as the Adoption of the Unique Learner Reference Number (p.1), please be informed that the Learner Reference Number (LRN) is a system-generated, permanent twelve (12)-digit number which the pupil, student or learner shall keep while completing the basic education program, regardless of transfer to another school or learning center in the public or private sector, and promotion/moving up to the secondary level.
Likewise, the LRN shall be incorporated in all documents, forms, examinations, surveys and databases which refer to a pupil, student or learner. In particular, the LRN shall be indicated in the pupil’s or student’s Permanent Record, (Form 137), Report Card (Form 138), ALS Certificate, Diploma or Portfolio, National Achievement Test (NAT), and Accreditation and Equivalency (A & E) Examination.
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 or visiting our office through the following:
Public Assistance Action Center
Unit M-106-A, G/F, Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City 1600
Tel. Nos.: (02) 636-1663 / 633-1942
Email Address:
[email protected]
Website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/contact-us
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,
Public Assistance Action Center
FOI Receiving Office
