Category Archives: Senate

Even if publication is not required under the Constitution, publication of the Rules of the Senate Committee of the Whole is required because the Rules expressly mandate their publication

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Erineus

Prior Publication Petitioners assail the non-publication of the Rules of the Senate Committee of the Whole. Respondent counters that publication is not necessary because the Senate Committee of the Whole merely adopted the Rules of the Ethics Committee which had … Continue reading →

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The Congress has the right to amend its own rules. The only limitation to the power of Congress to promulgate its own rules is the observance of quorum, voting, and publication when required

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Erineus

Adoption of the Rules of the Ethics Committee by the Senate Committee of the Whole Petitioners allege that the adoption of the Rules of the Ethics Committee by the Senate Committee of the Whole is violative of Senator Villar’s right … Continue reading →

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All matters relating to the conduct, rights, privileges, safety, dignity, integrity and reputation of the Senate and its Members shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges; Exception

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Erineus

Whether the transfer of the complaint against Senator Villar from the Ethics Committee to the Senate Committee of the Whole is violative of Senator Villar’s right to equal protection? Petitioners allege that the transfer of the complaint against Senator Villar … Continue reading →

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Compulsory joinder of indispensable parties

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Erineus

Whether Senator Madrigal, who filed the complaint against Senator Villar, is an indispensable party in this petition? … Section 7, Rule 3 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure provides: SEC. 7 – Compulsory joinder of indispensable parties. – Parties … Continue reading →

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