The same with the clearances issued, the highest number of requests for certification was for the purpose of Confirmation of Appointment. TABLE 8.2 Number of Certifications Issued as to Purpose Purpose UN Mission Schooling Abroad Schooling Promotion Confirmation Nomination Optional Retirement Compulsory Retirement Travel Abroad Others TOTAL 1st Quarter 2 2 2 2 1 - 2nd Quarter 1 3 - 3rd Quarter 1 1 - 4th Quarter 1 2 1 1 - TOTAL 1 1 11 4 2 5 1 1 22 2 4 5 7 2 - TABLE 8.3 Number of Certifications Issued based on Gender 21 or 95.45% of the Certifications issued were requested by males. Sector/Gender PNP PA M F M 1st Quarter 6 1 2 CHR 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2nd Quarter 3 3rd Quarter 1 4th Quarter 2 3 TOTAL 8 1 9 Page 26