What is the DECS Vs. San Diego case?

Roberto Rey C. San Diego, a graduate from University of the East with a degree of B.S. Zoology, failed four National Medical Admission Tests. He planned to take the NMAT test for the 4^th time, however according to the MECS Order No. 12, Series of 1972, a student who failed the NMAT three consecutive times may not be allowed to retake it for the 4^th time. San Diego then went to the Regional Trial Court of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, to compel his admission to the test. He invoked his constitutional rights to academic freedom and quality education. In his original petition for mandamus, he first invoked his constitutional rights to academic freedom and quality education. By agreement of the parties, the private respondent was allowed to take the NMAT scheduled on April 16, 1989, subject to the outcome of his petition. In an amended petition filed with leave of court, he squarely challenged the constitutionality of MECS Order No. 12, Series of 1972, containing the above-cited rule. The additional grounds raised were due process and equal protection. The issue was whether or not the respondent has been deprived of his Right to Quality Education.

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