Practice question
An official argues that her duty to answer a public request means she must grant it, even if she lacks legal authority to do so. Explain the distinction between responsiveness and substantive authority, referring to RA 6713, section 5(a).
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article XI, section 1, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Republic Act No. 6713, sections 4–5 and 7(c), https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html
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