Facts: In June 1960, Congressman Sergio Osmeña, Jr. delivered a speech entitled “A Message to Garcia”.

In the said speech, he disparaged then President Carlos Garcia and his administration. Subsequently,
House Resolution No. 59 was passed by the lower house in order to investigate the charges made byO
smeña during his speech and that if his allegations were found to be baseless and malicious, he may be
subj ected to disciplinary actions by the lower house. Osmeña then questioned the validity of the
saidresolution before the Supreme Court. Osmeña avers that the resolution violates hisparliamentary
immunity for speeches delivered in Congress. Congressman Salipada Pendatun filed an answer where he
averred that the Supreme Court has not jurisdiction over the matter andCongress has the power to
discipline its members.

ISSUE: Whether or not Osmeña’s immunity has been violated?

HELD: No. Section 15, Article VI of the 1935 Constitution enshrines parliamentary immunity upon
members of the legislature which is a fundamental privilege cherished in every parliament in a democratic
world. It guarantees the legislator complete freedom of expression without fear of being made
responsible in criminal or civil actions before the courts or any otherforum outside the Hall of Congress.
However, it does not protect him from responsibility before the legislative body whenever his words and
conduct are considered disorderly or unbecoming of a member therein. Personal attacks upon chief
executive constitutes unparliamentary conduct or breach of order. Therefore, Osmeña’s petition is
dismissed.