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Since the Senate Rules of Procedure in Aid of Legislation is silent on this
right, it lends itself to a situation whereby a witness in the course of his testimony
can libel a mere resource person invited to appear before the committee, and the
hapless resource person, who now finds himself as the accused, would have no
right to examine or cross-examine his libeler.
It is to be noted that the internal rules of the Committees expressly
deprives the witness to confront other witnesses against him. Such rule states
that: A witness and his counsel shall not have the right to examine or cross-
examine any witness before the committee or subcommittee but may ask leave
to submit to the presiding officer proposed questions which the latter may
propound if, in his opinion, the same are necessary for clarificatory purposes.
As such, the resource persons right to defend himself on the spot is curtailed. If
at all he can exercise it, he does so not because he is entitled to it but by the
grace of the chairman who may even disallow it.
C. Right to Dignity and Self-Respect
The right to dignity and self respect is an inherent right of all persons. The
express constitutional duty imposed on Congress to respect the rights of the
witnesses appears at first impression to refer to the rights of witnesses not to be
abused, insulted, harassed, or embarrassed. Section 11, Article II of the 1987
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President, such as in the area of military and foreign relations. Consistent with
the doctrine of separation of powers, the information relating to these powers
may enjoy greater confidentiality than others. Thus, presidential conversations,
correspondences, or discussions during closed-door Cabinet meetings, like the
internal deliberations of the Supreme Court and other collegiate courts, or
executive sessions of either House of Congress, are recognized as confidential.
This kind of information cannot be pried open by co-equal branch of government.
In the case of Neri vs Senate Committee, the Court ruled that the
communications elicited by the three (3) questions of the Committee are covered
by the presidential communications privilege. The elements of presidential
communications privilege are present: 1) the communications relate to a
"quintessential and non-delegable power" of the President; 2) the
communications are "received" by a close advisor of the President; and 3) there
is no adequate showing of a compelling need that would justify the limitation of
the privilege and of the unavailability of the information elsewhere by an
appropriate investigating authority. Hence Sec. Neri cannot be compelled to
answer.
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E. Judicial Privilege
In the right to invoke judicial privilege, the members of the Supreme Court
are exempt from the power of inquiry. In comparison with the Presidents
executive privilege, judicial power is vested in a collegial body; hence, each
member thereof is exempt on the basis not only of separation of powers but also
on the fiscal autonomy and the constitutional independence of the judiciary
The rules on confidentiality will enable the Members of the Court to freely
discuss the issues without fear of criticism for holding unpopular positions or fear
of humiliation for ones comments. The privilege against disclosure of these kinds
of information/communication is known as deliberative process privilege,
involving as it does the deliberative process of reaching a decision. Written
advice from a variety of individuals is an important element of the governments
decision-making process and that the interchange of advice could be stifled if
courts forced the government to disclose those recommendations; the privilege
is intended to prevent the chilling of deliberative communications.
3. How are the rights of the persons appearing in congressional
investigation, as mandated in the Constitution, being safeguarded?
Section 21, Article VI of the Constitution limits the power of the Senate or
any of its Committees in conducting inquiries in aid of legislation to safeguard the
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rights of the resource persons. Before the congress may exercise its power of
inquiry, it must do so in accordance with its duly published rules of procedure and
the rights of persons appearing in or affected by such inquiries must be
respected.
3.1 Substantial Compliance
The Senate should first pass and publish its Rules of Procedure
Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation that will constitute as de facto standing
authorization for it to conduct investigations or inquiries in aid of legislation and
provide for the scope and extent of such investigations. And the questions under
inquiry must be related to a valid legislative purposes and be within the
jurisdiction of the particular committee.
3.2 Procedural Compliance
The requisite of publication of the rules mandated by the Constitution is
intended to satisfy the basic requirements of due process. In the case of Neri vs
Senate, the Court ruled that the publication of the Rules of Procedure in the
website of the Senate, or in pamphlet form available at the Senate, is not
sufficient under the Taada v. Tuvera ruling which requires publication either in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Publication in
accordance with Taada is mandatory to comply with the due process
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requirement because the Rules of Procedure put a person's liberty at risk. Due
process requires that "fair notice" be given to citizens before rules that put their
liberty at risk take effect.
4. Would the observance of the rights of the person appearing in senateinvestigation in effect curtail the right of the public to information throughsenate investigation?
No. While Congress is composed of representatives elected by the
people, it does not follow, except in a highly qualified sense, that in every
exercise of its power of inquiry, the people are exercising their right to
information. T he rights to public information cannot be equated to the right of
Congress, as representatives elected by the people, to obtain information in aid
of legislation.
A congressional committee's right to inquire is subject to all relevant
limitations placed by the Constitution on governmental action, including 'the
relevant limitations of the Bill of Rights. The critical element is the existence of,
and the weight to be ascribed to, the interest of the Congress in demanding
disclosures from an unwilling witness.
4.1How can the two rights, i.e. rights of the person appearing insenate investigation and the right of the Congress to informationin aid of legislation, be harmonized?
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The rights of the person appearing in congressional investigation and the
right of the public to information through Congress in aid of legislation can be
harmonized by striking a balance to the power of the Senate in conducting its
investigation in aid of legislation and the Constitutional right of the persons appearing
before the congress.
To balance the two rival rights, Congress, in all stages of inquiry, must accord
due process in their treatment of witnesses consistent with this right. If a charge of
wrongdoing is made during a privilege speech, it is imperative for legislators in the
interest of fairness to first establish a prima facie case and then show connection of
the inquiry to the legislative process. The witness should not be required to prove his
innocence, and all inquiries must be made in aid of legislation.
The power of legislative inquiry is not absolute or unlimited. There are certain
requisites before this power can be exercised. First, the investigation must be in aid
of legislation. Second, the investigation must be in accordance with the duly
published rules of procedure of the investigating body. And third, the rights of
persons appearing in or affected by such inquiries shall be respected. The inquiry
itself might not properly be in aid of legislation, hence, beyond the constitutional
power of Congress.
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Conclusion
1. The Legislature is the branch of the government tasked with the
enactment of laws that will govern the land. In the performance of this
task, it is empowered with the right to summon resource persons to
enlighten the body in crafting good laws. It can compel the attendance of
any persons to aid in legislation with its contempt power.
2. Section 21, Article VI of the 1987 Constitution expressly provides the
power of the Congress to conduct inquiries or investigations in aid of
legislation. The same provision also mandates that the inquiry should be
in accordance with its duly published rules of procedure and the rights of
persons appearing before them must be respected.
3. Congressional investigations often go out of bounds in pursuit of its duty to
conduct investigations in aid of legislation. As a result, the rights of the
resource persons appearing before the legislators are sometimes
trampled upon whether intentionally or unintentionally.
4. Such rights of the resource persons are limited in the Senate Rules of
Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation. The Rule only
provides for the right to counsel and the right against self-incrimination.
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5. Other than those expressly provided in the Senate Rules of Procedure in
Aid of Legislation, the persons appearing before congressional
investigations are not keen to their constitutional rights. There is a need to
address the other constitutional rights of the resource persons to fully
comply with the mandate of the Constitution.
6. The other Constitutional rights of the resource persons are supplemented
under case laws to bolster the mandate of the Constitution to respect the
rights of these persons. They are: executive privilege, right to privacy, right
to confront witnesses against him and right to dignity and self-respect.
Recommendation
For the Congress, particularly the Senate
1. To limit itself to the purpose of the investigation which is to recommend
appropriate legislation.
2. To amend the Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of
Legislation to expressly provide, in detail, the rights of the persons
appearing before them specifically incorporating the other Constitutionalrights of the resource persons such as: right to privacy, right to confront
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witnesses against him, right to dignity and self-respect, executive privilege
and judicial privilege.
The present Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of
Legislation only provides for the right to counsel and the right against self-
incrimination which is wanting of substantial compliance with the express
mandate of the Constitution which states that the rights of persons appearing in
or affected by such inquiries shall be respected.
Thus, suppletory rights under the Constitution must be incorporated under
the present Senate Rules of Procedure in Inquiries to fully satisfy the
Constitutional mandate.
The Rules must be amended accordingly, incorporating the rights of the
resource person, as follows:
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Section xxx. Rights of Witness
Present Rules of Procedure Proposed Amendment a) Right to Counsel
(1) At every hearing, public or executive, every witness shall beaccorded the right of having acounsel of his own choice; and (2) Except as provided in theInternal Rules of the Committeeon Ethics and Privileges, the
participation of counsel during the course of any hearing and while the witness is testifying shall be limited to advising said witness as to his legal rights.Counsel shall not be permitted toengage in oral argument with theCommittee, but shall confine hisactivity to the area of legal advice to his client.
b) Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
A witness can invoke his right against self-incrimination only when a question which tends toelicit an answer that will incriminate him is propounded to
him. However, he may offer toanswer any question in anexecutive session.
No person can refuse to
a) Right to Counsel
(1) At every hearing, public or executive, every witness shall beaccorded the right of having acounsel of his own choice; and (2) Except as provided in theInternal Rules of the Committeeon Ethics and Privileges, the
participation of counsel during the course of any hearing and while the witness is testifying shall be limited to advising said witness as to his legal rights.However, the Counsel can be
permitted to engage in oral argument with the Committee inclarifying the right of his client being invoked.
b) Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
A witness can invoke his right against self-incrimination only when a question which tends toelicit an answer that will incriminate him is propounded to
him. However, he may offer toanswer any question in anexecutive session.
No person can refuse to
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testify or be placed under oath or affirmation or answer questions
before an incriminatory questionis asked. His invocation of suchright does not by itself excusehim from his duty to givetestimony.
In such a case, theCommittee, by a majority vote of the members present therebeing a quorum, shall determinewhether the right has been
properly invoked. If theCommittee decides otherwise, it shall resume its investigationand the question or questions
previously refused to beanswered shall be repeated tothe witness. If the latter continues to refuse to answer
the question, the Committee may punish him for contempt for contumacious conduct.
testify or be placed under oath or affirmation or answer questions
before an incriminatory questionis asked. His invocation of suchright does not by itself excusehim from his duty to givetestimony.
In such a case, theCommittee, by a majority vote of the members present there being a quorum, shall determinewhether the right has been
properly invoked. If theCommittee decides otherwise, it shall resume its investigation and the question or questions
previously refused to beanswered shall be repeated tothe witness. If the latter continues to refuse to answer the
question, the Committee may punish him for contempt for contumacious conduct.
c) Right to Privacy
A witness may invoke hisright to privacy when the focus of the inquiry substantially infringed his privacy such as when theinformation sought is not related to a subject of overriding or compelling state interest, and when the intrusion overlaps tohis personal capacity and private
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relations amounting tounreasonable government
intrusion.
d) Right to Confront Witnessesagainst him
When another witness/esimpute/s to the present witness acrime or offense, the latter shall be afforded the opportunity toconfront the witness against himby directly clarifying thetestimony and shall be given thechance to defend himself.
e) Right to Dignity and Self-Respect
The witness shall be freefrom abuse, insult, harassment,
or embarrassment before thecongressional investigation. Hisright to dignity and self-respect shall be respected at all times.Offensive or improper languageshall not be used to address thewitness.
f) Executive Privilege
Whenever the witness is ahigh-level executive branchofficials or considered as closeadvisor of the president and thesubject of inquiry relates to
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presidential conversations,correspondences, discussions
during closed-door Cabinet meetings, or communicationsrelating to a "quintessential and non-delegable power" of thePresident, the witness shall havethe right to refuse to answer such inquiry; provided that thereis no adequate showing of acompelling need to justify thelimitation of the privilege and of the unavailability of theinformation elsewhere by anappropriate investigating autho-rity.
g) Judicial PrivilegeMembers of the Supreme Court are exempt from the power of inquiry. Court deliberations are
confidential and extend todocuments and other commu-nications which are part of or arerelated to the deliberative
process. The deliberative process privilege refers also of protectionfrom disclosure documentsreflecting advisory opinions,recommendations and deli-berations that are component
parts of the process for formulating governmental deci-sions and policies.
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For Resource Persons summoned in Congressional Investigations
1. To review their rights under the Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in
Aid of Legislation as well as the applicable and supplemental
Constitutional Rights before attending the investigations so as to suppress
if not to avoid the abuses or lapses of the legislators.
For Future Researchers
1. To look for other supplemental rights that can be incorporated in the Rules
of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation to further protect the
rights of resource persons appearing before a congressional investigation.
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