SLSU FOI

Electronic Request Procedure

1. Go to www.foi.gov.ph using your web browser.
2. Click the Sign-up button and provide all the required fields. Attach a valid ID.
3. Once logged in, you will be directed to your Dashboard. The dashboard contains all the FOI requests of the account owner.
4. Click the Make a Request button, then select the name of the agency you wish to ask.
5. You will now be directed to the Make a Request Page. Accomplish all fields, then click Send My Request.
6. The agency will evaluate your request and notify you within fifteen (15) working days.
7. The agency will prepare the information for release based on your desired format. It will be sent to you depending on your indicated receipt preference.

Standard Request Procedure

1. The requesting party fills out a request form from the Records Management Office and submits it to the University's Receiving Officer. The Receiving Officer shall validate the request and log it accordingly on the FOI tracker.
2. If deemed necessary, the Receiving Officer may clarify the request on the same day it was filed, such as specifying the information requested and providing other assistance needed by the Requesting Party.
3. The request is forwarded to the Decision Maker for proper assessment. The Decision Maker shall check if the University holds the information requested, if it is already accessible, or if the request is a repeat of any previous request.
4. The request shall be forwarded to the officials involved to locate the requested information.
5. Once all relevant information is retrieved, officials will check if any exemptions apply and recommend an appropriate response to the request.
6. If necessary, the University President or the designated official (e.g., Decision Maker) shall provide clearance to the response.
7. The Receiving Officer shall prepare the information for release based on the desired format of the Requesting Party. It shall be sent to the Requesting Party depending on the receipt preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is FOI?

Freedom of Information (FOI) is the government's response to the call for transparency and full public disclosure of information. FOI is a government mechanism that allows Filipino citizens to request any information about government transactions and operations, provided that it shall not put into jeopardy privacy and matters of national security.

2. What is Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016?

Executive Order No. 2 is the enabling order for FOI. EO 2 operationalized in the Executive Branch the People's Constitutional right to information. EO 2 also provides the State policies for full public disclosure and transparency in the public service. EO 2 was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on July 23, 2016.

3. Who oversees the implementation of EO 2?

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) oversees the operation of the FOI program. PCOO serves as the coordinator of all government agencies to ensure that the FOI program is properly implemented.

4. Who can make an FOI request?

Any Filipino citizen can make an FOI request.

5. What can I ask for under EO on FOI?

Information, official records, public records, and documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as government research data used as a basis for policy development.

6. What agencies can we ask for information?

An FOI request under EO can be made before all government offices under the Executive Branch, including government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs).

FOI requests must be sent to slsurecords@slsu.edu.ph , to be received by its Receiving Officer.

7. How much does it cost to make an FOI request?

There are no fees to make a request. However, the University may charge a reasonable fee for necessary costs, including costs of printing, reproduction, and/or photocopying.

8. What will I receive in response to an FOI request?

You will receive a response either granting or denying your request. If the request is granted, the information requested will be attached using the format that you specified. Otherwise, the University will explain why the request was denied.

9. How long will it take before I get a response?

It is mandated that all replies shall be sent within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the request. The University will send a response informing the Requesting Party of an extension of the processing period, no longer than twenty (20) working days, should the need arise.

10. What if I never get a response?

If the University fails to respond within the required fifteen (15) working days, the Requesting Party may reiterate the request to the University President within fifteen (15) days from the lapse of the required response period.

If all administrative remedies are exhausted and no resolution is provided, the Requesting Party may file the appropriate case in the proper courts in accordance with the Rules of Court.

11. What will happen if my request is not granted?

If the Requesting Party is not satisfied with the response, he/she may write an appeal letter to the University President through email at slsurecords@slsu.edu.ph within fifteen (15) working days from the lapse of the required response period.

The appeal shall be decided within thirty (30) working days by the SLSU FOI Appeals and Review Committee.

If all administrative remedies are exhausted and no resolution is provided, Requesting Parties may file the appropriate case in the proper courts in accordance with the Rules of Court.