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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by lawyers asking it to order the Senate to release the draft partial report on the flood control scam, saying the chamber was not legally obligated to do so.
The high tribunal, which has yet to publicly release its decision, also noted that the Senate blue ribbon committee did not violate any constitutional right of the petitioners when it decided not to release the report containing its findings from the hearings on the controversy.
During an en banc session, the Supreme Court acted on the 33-page petition for mandamus and certiorari filed by lawyers Eldridge Marvin Aceron, Sikini Labastilla and Purificacion Bartolome-Bernabe in March.
It noted that the mandamus may be used in cases when a public official or government body fails to perform a duty required under the law and “involves no discretion.”
