Under RA 6713, Section 5(d), what is required of public officials when an official document is requested by the public?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. make documents accessible for inspection, subject only to reasonable regulations and legal confidentiality
- Step 1: Section 5(d) requires making official documents readily available to the public for inspection, copying, or reproduction, unless classified by law. Answer: make documents accessible for inspection, subject only to reasonable regulations and legal confidentiality. Why not the others: Public records belong to the people and cannot be withheld arbitrarily.
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