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Linconn Uy Ong vs. The Senate of the Philippines et al. / Michael Yang vs. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee

LINCONN UY ONG, PETITIONER, vs. THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES, THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS (BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE); HON. SENATOR RICHARD J. GORDON, IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE; HON. SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SENATE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES; MGEN RENE C. SAMONTE AFP (RET.), IN HIS CAPACITY AS SENATE SERGEANTH-AT-ARMS, RESPONDENTS. [G.R. No. 257916] MICHAEL YANG HONG MING, PETITIONER, vs. SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 257401 and G.R. No. 257916 | 2023-03-23

DECISION
 
INTING, J.:
 
Before the Court are two consolidated petitions for certiorari and prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court which ultimately plead for a clearer definition and delineation of the scope and extent of the Senate's power of inquiry in aid of legislation.
 
G.R. No. 257401: The Ong Petition
 
Linconn Uy Ong (Ong), a member of the Board of Directors and the Supply Chain Manager of Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Pharmally) filed the first Petition[1] for Certiorari and Prohibition with Very Urgent Prayers for Status Quo Ante Order/Temporary Restraining Order and Writ of Preliminary...