Reply of undersec. Lourdes D. Balanon of the Department of Social Welfare and Development

17 July 2003

‘Rivendell’ High Street Shirrell Heath
Southampton, SO32 2JN
United Kingdom

Dear undisclosed Recipient:

We are in receipt of your letter dated 25 June 2003 bringing to our attention the situation of children and women in Olongapo Center for Assistance, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (OCARE).

We do acknowledge the importance and urgency of your recommendations. Please be informed that the issue has been coordinated with our DSWD Field Office who has the Jurisdiction to monitor and provide technical assistance in the operation of the Center. To date, they are looking into the issue so that appropriate measures can be done.

Thank you for writing us and we appreciate your deep concern for tile Filipino children/women. Rest assured that appropriate actions shall be initiated oil this matter.

Very truly yours,

Originally Signed
LOURDES D. BALANON
Undersecretary
Programs & Policy Group

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
KAGAWARAN NG KAGALINGAN NG PANLIPUNAN AT PAGPAPAUNLAD
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT)
BATASAN PAMBANSA COMPLEX, CONSTITUTION HILLS
QUEZON CITY