The Senate earlier detained Balag after he was cited for contempt for refusing to answer questions during the inquiry on the hazing death of Horacio Castillo III. According to Lacson, the Senate decided to comply with the Supreme Court directive even without a final ruling. But it was reserving its right to invoke Congress’ power to compel witnesses and resource persons to testify in inquiries in aid of legislation, he said. The rights of persons appearing in or affected by such inquiries shall be respected.”Senators would discuss the matter at a later time, he said. We will tackle this issue at the proper time as a collegial body,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 22, 2017 20:03 UTC