The High Court says the petition mainly invokes alleged violations on the right to health, but the petitioners use continuing mandamus commonly applied in violations of environmental law.
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court junked the continuing mandamus, which sought specific actions from the Philippine government in relation to the Dengvaxia issue – the vaccine used for theIn a 28-page decision made public on February 6, the SC en banc denied the petition filed by 74 children inoculated by the vaccine, along with Gabriela lawmaker Arlene Brosas and other petitioners. The decision was penned by SC Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen.
“In all, this Court refrains from intervening in the discretionary functions and prerogatives of the Executive department. Moreover, considering that mandamus may only be granted to enforce clear legal rights provided by law, this Court should dismiss the Petition for Mandamus. ACCORDINGLY, the Petition for Mandamus is DISMISSED,” the decision read.
Named respondents are former Department of Health secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque III, former education chief Leonor Magtolis Briones, Catalino Cuy, Dr. Lyndon L. Lee Suy, and Nela Charade G. Puno.Public and regular dissemination of the Task Force’s report on the Dengvaxia immunization programProvision of free medical services to these children and monitor any adverse effect caused by Dengvaxia
Provision of free medical treatment and hospitalization if they suffer from a Dengvaxia-related illnessThe Dengvaxia inoculation became a sensational issue under past administrations. After becoming
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