Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Region VII, Central Visayas Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

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2 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Region VII, Central Visayas Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City REGIONAL MEMORANDUM Q fts.2q17 DEC j Dissemination of the Freedom of Information Memorandum Circular No. 06, s (Freedom of Information Awards) TO: All Schools Division Superintendents/OICs All Others Concerned 1. For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is DepEd Memorandum No. 195, s. 2017, disseminating the Freedom of Information Memorandum Circular No. 06, s (Freedom of Information Awards). 2. Attention is invited to the enclosures of the said Memorandum, relative to the provisions of the said Memorandum Circular from the Presidential Communications Operations Office. 3. A copy of the said Memorandum and its related documents are herewith attached for further reference. 4. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is enjoined. JULIET A. JERUTA, Fh.D. CESO V Director III OIC - Regional Director RD ARV

3 Department of Education Region VII, Central Visayas DepEd MEMORANDUM No.,s &e?a!>eu at tije Philippines Department of education 0 1 DEC 2017 RD2017-3S ec-17 DISSEMINATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. Q6, S (Freedom of Information Awards) To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Regional Directors Schools Division Superintendents Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads All Others Concerned 1. For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is a copy of Freedom of information Memorandum Circular No. 06, s dated October 12, 2017 entitled Freedom of Information Awards from the Presidential Communications Operations Office. 2. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired. LEONQ OAGTOLIS BRIONES Secretary End.: As stated Reference: Department Order 72, s To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects: AWARDS BUREAUS AND OFFICES LEGISLATIONS PRIZES PROGRAMS ORGANIZATIONS DJP-DM Dissemination of PCOO. Memorandum Circular No 31 s November DepEd Complex, Merako Avenue, PasigCify 1600 ^ / / "^ / "

4 REPAR'i'WIiHTOI TDUCATIOM f or UK icrrtf.tw I j REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE Malacanang, Manila, Philippines & FOi-MCNo. 06, s.2017 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR All Agencies, Departments, Bureaus, Offices and Instrumentalities of the Executive Branch including Government-Owned and/or-controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Government Financial Institutions (GFIs), Government Corporate Entities (GCEs), Non-Chartered GOCCs and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) j SUBJECT : FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) AWARDS I DATE : 12 October 2017 WHEREAS, Executive Order (EO) No. 02, s was issued by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on 23 July 2016 to operational the Constitutional mandate of the People's right io information; WHEREAS, Memorandum Order (MO) No. 10, s designated the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) as the iead agency in the implementation of to No. 2; s. 2016, and aii other FOi programs and initiatives including electronic FO! (efoi); WHEREAS, in ensuring that the policy of the President to have an open, transparent and accountable government, the PCOO, as the lead agency in the implementation of the FOI Program, have the authority io issue policies and implement programs; WHEREAS, It is imperative to promote the FOI and recognize the agencies, individuals and organizations that contributed to the development and progress of the FO! program through awards and citations;?jcw, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the following are hereby ordered:,vt-w E*ei ulifft OuiJdinfi, Malae.in.inij Palace, J.P. Laurel St., Sen SM*ucl.~Mvmla.?hi'iflpino>7j.(JD5'

5 PEPUBLiC OF THE PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE Malycanang. Manila. Philippines Section 1. FO! Awards. The FOI Awards for Government Agencies and Organizations who have made significant contributions to the development and progress of the FOI program in the executive branch is hereby institutionalized and awards are authorized every year. Section 2. Categories. The FOI Awards shall consist of the following five categories: The FOI Champion - Department Award is conferred to National Government Agencies for their exceptional or significant contribution to the FO! program's progress and development. The FOI Champion - Agencies/Bureaus/Commissions/Councits Award is conferred to attached agencies, bureaus, commissions and councils for their exceptional or significant contribution to toe FO! program's progress and development. TherO/ Champion - GOCCs Award is conferred to Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations for their exceptional or significant contribution to the FOI program's progress and development. Champion - SUCs Award is conferred to State Colleges and Universities for tneir exceptional or significant contribution to the FOI program's progress and development. The FOI Champ/on - LGUs is conferred to Local Government for their exceptional or significant contribution to the FOI program's progress and development. The abovementioned awards shall be conferred to awardees based on the honor and recognition they have brought to their respective offices through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of ensuring the constitutional mandate of right to information. Section 3. FO! Recognition. The FOI Recognition is given to Private Entities or individuals or to Non-Government Organizations for their efforts and accomplishments that supports the implementation of FOI program in the Executive Branch. Section 4. Secretarial. The FOI Awards Secretariat shall be composed of the FOI Project Management Office headed by the FOI Program Director. Section 5. Function of the Secretariat The following are the functions of the Secretariat: New Executive Building, Malacanang Palace, J.P. Laurci St., San Miguel, Manila, Philippines, 1005

6 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE Maiacahang, Manila. Philippines a) Call for opening of the FOI Awards at least two (2) months prior to the giving of awards b) Receive and assess nominations submitted to them c) Submit to the FO! Awards and Screening Committee a list of at least three (3) nominees per category after their assessment of nominations received or on its own evaluation of top performing agencies. d) Record and document the meetings or deliberation of the FOI Awards Screening Committee; and e) Prepare and lead the FOI Awards Activities Section 6. FOI Awards Screening Committee. The FOI Awards Screening Committee shall screen and validate the winners of the awards based on the criteria set herein within thirty (30) days upon receipt of the list from the Secretariat. The list submitted by the Secretariat shall be considered, amended or replaced by the Committee and winners shall be chosen among the final list agreed upon by the members of the Committee. The FOI Awards Screening Committee shall be composed of the Office of the Executive Secretary, who shall serve as the Chairperson, representative from the Presidential Communications Operations Office, and one representative each from two (2) nongovernmental organizations or civil society organizations whose advocacy concerns transparency, accountability and open governance. ' i The Chairperson and members shall haveequal voting rights. Section 7. Process. a. Any agency, individual or organization may submit nominations for the awards at least one (1) month prior to awards night. b. Nominations shall be submitted through the PCOO. Nomination letter shail be addressed to: Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin M. Andanar Presidential Communications Operations Office 3/F New Executive Building, JP Laurel St., Malacanang, Mantis c;. All nomination forms and additional sheets should be submitted in soft/hard copy. Wt-w Exmmvc Juilrftnf;, M.ilacanang Palace, J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila, Philippines, 1DU5

7 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE Malacarumg, Manila. Philippines d. Previous nominees who are not recipients of the award may be re-nominated under the same cr another category. e. The Secretariat reserves the right to change the category in which the individual or organization was initially nominated, as appropriate. f. The secretariat shall also assess all of the implementers of the FOI program and from nomination received of form its own assessment, submit to the Committee at least three (3) names per category which will be the basis of the vocation of the members of the Committee. Q. The Secretariat shall also submit list of names that will be given recognition. Section 8. Evaluation Criteria. The following shall be the criteria in evaluating the winners of the Awards: < Criteria i Compliant with ail the requirements of EO 2 1 a. Resolving the request within the prescribed! period.b. Resolving the appeal within the prescribed j period! c. Providing reasonable assistance to ] requestor in completing the request j d. issuance of FOI Manual within the 1. prescribed period i e. Enrollment in the electronic FOI portal i f. Timeiy submission of list of inventory j g. Posting of FOI Manual in the transparency! Seal! institutionalized best practices ] Actively j>articipaied in all FOi events i TOTAL Percentage 15% 10% 15% 10% 10% 10%! 5% I 15% 10% 100% Section 9. Contact Details. For questions and/or clarifications, please contact Ms. Oanica Orcullo at telephone numbers or or at foi.pco6jtomail.cofn. f-ci'iivo Building. M.iiacanang Palace, J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel. Manila, Philippines, 1G05

8 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE Malacanang, Manila. Philippines Section 10. Effectivity. This Circular shall take effect immediately. JOSE BOPERTO MARTIN M. ANDANAR Secretary M.:vv Uecnlive Building, Malaeanang Palace. J.P. Ljurel St., SJH Miguel, Manila, Philippines, 1005