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Sep 3, 2019 legislative inquiry mootness senate conflict of interest judicial review philippine law

Calida v. Trillanes: When a Legislative Inquiry Becomes Moot

Supreme Court dismisses Calida petition against Trillanes' Senate inquiry as moot after Congress adjourned.

Jul 3, 2018 legislative contempt senate inquiry constitutional law right to liberty anti-hazing act

Senate Contempt Powers: When Legislative Inquiry Detention Must End

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Senate contempt detention limits during legislative inquiries, balancing legislative power and individual rights.

Dec 23, 2008 legislative inquiry due process senate investigation publication of rules hello garci constitutional law

Legislative Inquiry vs Individual Rights: Due Process in Senate Investigations

The Supreme Court ruled the Senate violated due process by conducting "Hello Garci" inquiries without publishing its rules of procedure.

Dec 27, 2007 constitutional-law

Legislative Inquiry VS Judicial Power Delineating THE Boundaries OF Investigation

Oct 17, 2006 legislative inquiry executive privilege pcgg senate constitutional law public accountability

Legislative Inquiry vs Executive Privilege: The PCGG Testimony Case

The Supreme Court ruled PCGG officials must testify before Senate inquiries, striking down Section 4(b) of E.O. No. 1 as unconstitutional.