MANILA, Philippines — A group of trial lawyers called for heightened awareness among witnesses or resource persons participating in inquiries conducted by the Senate and the House of Representatives.

In a statement issued over the weekend, the Quezon City Trial Lawyers League Inc. (QCTL), through its president Victor Rodriguez, warned that legislators must not misuse their "power of inquiry," emphasizing that any abuse of this power could result in legal challenges.

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