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Legazpi v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 72119, 1987

In Legazpi v. Civil Service Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to access information on public matters is a fundamental right, affirming Legaspi's standing to request civil service eligibility information. The Court emphasized the CSC's duty to disclose such information to promote public trust and accountability. The case highlights the importance of transparency in governance, particularly in environmental law, where public access to information is crucial for informed participation and accountability.

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Legazpi v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 72119, 1987

In Legazpi v. Civil Service Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to access information on public matters is a fundamental right, affirming Legaspi's standing to request civil service eligibility information. The Court emphasized the CSC's duty to disclose such information to promote public trust and accountability. The case highlights the importance of transparency in governance, particularly in environmental law, where public access to information is crucial for informed participation and accountability.

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Right to Access to Informa on (Art. 3, Sec.

7)

Legazpi v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 72119, 1987

Facts:

Valen n L. Legaspi filed a pe on for Mandamus against the Civil Service Commission (CSC) a er it
denied his request for informa on regarding the civil service eligibili es of two government employees
in the Health Department of Cebu City. Legaspi argued that his right to informa on on public ma ers, as
guaranteed by the Cons tu on, was being obstructed.

Issues:

The primary issue was whether Legaspi had the standing to file the pe on and if the CSC had a duty to
disclose the civil service eligibili es of the employees in ques on.

Ruling of the Supreme Court:

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Legaspi, sta ng that the right to informa on on ma ers of public
concern is a fundamental right. The Court emphasized that the CSC had a duty to disclose the requested
informa on, as it pertains to public trust and accountability in government posi ons.

Doctrine Applied:

The case reinforced the doctrine that the right to informa on is essen al for democra c governance and
public accountability. It established that ci zens have the right to verify claims of civil service eligibility,
which is crucial for ensuring that government posi ons are filled based on merit and fitness.

Relevance to Environment and Natural Resources Law: This case underscores the importance of
transparency and public access to informa on in environmental governance. Just as ci zens have the
right to know about civil service eligibili es, they also have the right to access informa on regarding
environmental policies and decisions that affect public health and natural resources. This promotes
accountability and informed public par cipa on in environmental ma ers.

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