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Right to Information in Democracy by MylaCambri is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses two Philippine Supreme Court cases regarding the right to access public records and information. Baldoza vs. Dimaano establishes that the public has a legitimate interest and right to information on matters of social and political significance under the Philippine Constitution. Valmonte vs. Belmonte further finds that the right to information enhances citizen participation in governance and checks abuse, but is not absolute and is subject to limitations provided by law. The right to i
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- MylaCambri
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- EN