Regional Offices IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII CARAGA TOTAL 1st Quarter 33 2 2 5 5 6 1 3 74 2nd Quarter 1 1 3 3rd Quarter 1 4 3 4 6 5 34 4th Quarter 1 3 4 1 1 4 1 3 21 TOTAL 35 7 5 9 9 7 8 9 11 132 Records show that the highest request for clearance was for the purpose of Confirmation of Appointment comprising 26.48% of the total. TABLE 7.4 Number of CHR Clearance Issued as to Purpose Purpose UN Mission Schooling Abroad Schooling Promotion Confirmation Nomination Optional Retirement 1st Quarter 30 91 66 31 240 74 - CHR 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2nd Quarter 3 20 10 5 34 2 - 3rd Quarter 186 28 69 73 30 2 - 4th Quarter 67 17 23 20 14 2 - TOTAL 286 156 168 129 318 80 Page 23