Article 27
ELI5— what this means for you
Any public officer or employee who refuses or neglects — without just cause — to perform their official duty is liable for damages to the affected private party.
Key point
A government officer who ignores your valid application or request can be sued for damages.
Official text — RA 386
Any person suffering material or moral loss because a public servant or employee refuses or neglects, without just cause, to perform his official duty may file an action for damages and other relief against the latter, without prejudice to any disciplinary administrative action that may be taken.
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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