Resolution Repealing Section 8 of Resolution No. 5, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation
Senate Resolution No. 009-16, adopted on August 15, 2016, repeals Section 8 of Resolution No. 5, which governs the Senate's procedures for conducting inquiries in aid of legislation. This repeal aligns the rules with current practices and emphasizes the importance of respecting the rights of individuals involved in such inquiries, as mandated by the Philippine Constitution. The amended Resolution No. 5 will take effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation and will be posted on the Senate's official website.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Senate Resolution No. 009-16
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Senate
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 15, 2016
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 009-16
RESOLUTION REPEALING SECTION 8 OF RESOLUTION NO. 5, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SENATE RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING INQUIRIES IN AID OF LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 21 of the Constitution provides that "The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committees may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with its duly published rules of procedure. The rights of persons appearing in or affected by such inquiries shall be respected";
WHEREAS, there is a need to repeal Section 8 of Senate Resolution No. 5, otherwise known as the Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation to reflect the current long-standing practice of the Senate and its Committees;
WHEREAS, there is a need to publish anew Resolution No. 5 as amended hereby: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, as it is hereby resolved by the Senate of the Philippines, to repeal Section 8 of Resolution No. 5, as amended, otherwise known as the Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation.
Resolved, further, That Resolution No. 5, as amended hereby, shall take effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation and shall remain in force until amended or repealed. A copy of Resolution No. 5, as amended, shall be posted on the official website of the Senate of the Philippines. ATICcS
Adopted,
(SGD.) AQUILINO "KIKO" PIMENTEL IIIPresident of the Senate
This Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2016.
(SGD.) LUTGARDO B. BARBOSecretary of the Senate
Cite This Law
Resolution Repealing Section 8 of Resolution No. 5, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation, Senate Resolution No. 009-16, Aug 15, 2016 (Philippines)
Resolution Repealing Section 8 of Resolution No. 5, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Senate Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation, Senate Resolution No. 009-16 (Phil. 2016)
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