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II. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Topic: D. Legislative Inquiries and Oversight Functions (1987 Constitution, Art. VI, secs. 21-22)

Scenario:

The Philippine Congress is conducting a legislative inquiry on alleged corruption in a government agency. During the hearing, several witnesses were presented and questioned by the legislators. However, one witness invoked his right against self-incrimination and refused to answer certain questions.

Question:

1. Can the witness invoke his right against self-incrimination during a legislative inquiry? Explain your answer.

2. In what instances can the legislative inquiry be deemed as an abuse of the oversight functions of Congress? Provide at least three examples.

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