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Jul 5, 2022 executive privilege legislative inquiry separation of powers senate blue ribbon constitutional law philippine supreme court

Executive Privilege vs Legislative Oversight: The Senate v. Medialdea Ruling

The Supreme Court dismissed the Senate's petition against the October 2021 Memorandum barring executive officials from Blue Ribbon hearings, citing premature filing.

Apr 2, 2009 constitutional-law legislative-inquiry sub-judice senate self-incrimination philippine-supreme-court

Legislative Inquiries vs Sub Judice: Balancing Congressional Power and Individual Rights

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling in Romero v. Estrada on legislative inquiries, the sub judice rule, and witness rights.

Jul 14, 2006 executive privilege legislative oversight separation of powers eo 464 senate inquiry presidential power

Executive Privilege vs Legislative Oversight: Defining the Limits of Presidential Power

The Supreme Court struck down E.O. 464's blanket ban on executive officials appearing before Congress, clarifying the proper scope of executive privilege in legislative inquiries.