Practice question
In a qualifying quasi-judicial proceeding, counsel serves a relevant submission only on the responsible office and persons legally entitled to copies. Does required service on the respondents alone defeat Arquiza's non-publication test?
- Yes, any respondent's receipt necessarily defeats it
- No, communication to persons legally required to be served is within the stated test
- Yes, no respondent may receive a pleading
- Yes, unless service is anonymous
- No, because all public distribution is always protected
Legal references
- Arquiza v. People, G.R. No. 261627, November 13, 2024, MAIN decision, absolute privilege and four-fold test: https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/nov2024/gr_261627_2024.html
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