1. Parliamentary (Internal) Rules Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of all its Members, suspend or expel a Member. (Section 16[3], Article VI, Ibid.) A penalty of suspension, when imposed, shall not exceed sixty days. (Ibid.) a. Disciplinary action…
1. Legislative Privilege a. Immunity from arrest A Senator or Member of the House of Representatives shall, in all offenses punishable by not more than six (6) years imprisonment, be privileged from arrest while the Congress is in session. (Section 11, Article VI, 1987 Constitution) RESTRICTIVE SENSE: The immunity from arrest or detention of Senators…
Preliminary The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of a: 1) a Senate; and 2) a House of Representatives … except to the extent reserved to the people by the provision on initiative and referendum. (Section 1, Article VI, 1987 Constitution) 1. Senate a. 24 Senators The…
Preliminary SECTION 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the provision on initiative and referendum. (Article VI, 1987 Constitution) 1. Scope and limitations a. Congressional Oversight Broadly defined, the…