EVIDENCE AND TRIAL TECHNIQUE

I. SOURCES OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE

A. Rule 128 to 133, Rules of Court
B. A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC (2019 Proposed Amendments to the Revised
Rules on Evidence)
C. 1987 Philippine Constitution
D. A.M. No. 01-7-01 SC, July 17, 2001 (Rules on Electronic Evidence)
E. A.M. No. 06-11-05-SC, October 15, 2007 (Rule on DNA Evidence)
F. A.M. No. 004-07-SC, November 21, 2000 (Rule on the Examination
of a Child Witness)
G. A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC September 4, 2012 (Judicial Affidavit Rule)

II. MODULES
A. Consider the topic/subject outline provided under the Revised
Rules on Evidence (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC)
B. Supplemented by the Supreme Court circulars, pertinent laws,
rules and jurisprudence

III. TIMELINE
A. From the first half of the semester cut-off, divide the remaining
topics for the rest of the semester.

IV. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC COMPETENCIES

A. Periodic assessment of academic competencies, by oral recitations
and written examinations, shall be conducted through
teleconferencing, videoconferencing and other remote or
electronic/digital means communication where everyone has the
opportunity to actively participate.

V. LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM

A. Through teleconferencing, videoconferencing and other remote or
electronic/digital means communication where everyone has the
opportunity to actively participate.

VI. PRELIMINARIES; BASIC CONCEPTS; DEFINITIONS; KINDS

A. Define Evidence
1. Axioms of Admissibility
a. None but facts having rational probative value are admissible
which is the axiom on RELEVANCE
b. All facts having rational probative value are admissible unless
specific rule forbids which is the axiom on COMPETENCY.
B. Rule of Evidence
1. Relevant Facts
2. Facts in Issue
C. Material Evidence
D. Relevant Evidence
1. Distinguish Material from Relevant Evidence.
E. Competent Evidence
F. Collateral Evidence
1. Classification:
a. Antecedent/Prior/Prospectant
b. Contemporaneous/Concomitant
c. Subsequent/Retrospectant

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 G. Prima Facie Evidence
H. Conclusive Evidence
I. Real/Object (Autoptic Proference) Evidence
J. Documentary Evidence
K. Testimonial Evidence
L. Hearsay Evidence
1. Distinguish Hearsay Evidence from Independent Relevant
Statement
2. In relation to Collateral Facts Rule/Doctrine (Air France v.
Carrascoso, G.R. No. L-21438, Sept. 28, 1966); Res Gestae
M. Expert Evidence
N. Distinguish Direct from Circumstantial Evidence
O. Distinguish Primary or Best from Secondary or Substitutionary
Evidence
P. Distinguish Positive from Negative Evidence
Q. Distinguish Cumulative from Corroborative Evidence
R. Distinguish Rebuttal from Sur-rebuttal Evidence
S. Distinguish Evidence from Proof
T. Distinguish Factum Probandum from Factum Probans
U. Distinguish Allegation, Argument, and from Evidence
V. Distinguish Admissibility from Credibility/Weight
W. Distinguish Inadmissible Evidence from Illegally Obtained
Evidence
X. Multiple Admissibility of Evidence
Y. Conditional Admissibility of Evidence
Z. Curative Admissibility of Evidence
AA. Constitutional Presumption of Innocence
BB. Presumptions
1. Disputable Presumption
2. Conclusive Presumption
CC. Weight and Sufficiency of Evidence
1. Distinguish Burden of Proof from Burden of Evidence
2. Substantial Evidence
3. Preponderance of Evidence
4. Equiponderance of Evidence
5. Clear and Convincing Evidence
6. Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
DD. Proffer of Evidence
EE. Evidence on Motion

VII. SOURCE OF EVIDENCE

A. Real/Object Evidence
B. Documentary
1. Original
2. Secondary
C. Testimonial
1. Direct
2. Collateral – really embraced in circumstantial evidence
a. Antecedent/Prior/Prospectant collateral matters
b. Concomitant/Cotemporaneous collateral matters
c. Subsequent/Retrospectant collateral matters
3. Hearsay
4. Opinion
a. Expert
b. Ordinary
5. Admissions

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 6. Depositions and Answers in Interrogatories
7. Mental Examination

VIII. SUBJECT OUTLINE; HOMEWORK - Digest all cases. Submit in

soft/digital copies.
A. Admissibility of Evidence
1. General Principles
(Secs. 1-4, Rule 128)
2. Also cf. Agreements and Stipulations of Fact – Rule 18, Secs.
2(d), 6(b); Rule 30, Sec. 6; Rule 118, Sec. 1(b)
3. Conclusive Presumptions – Rule 131, Sec. 2
4. Judgment on the Pleadings – Rule 35
5. Judicial Notice and Admissions – Rule 129, Secs. 1 and 4
6. Rules on Electronic Evidence, Rule 1, Sec. 2

Cases:
1. Republic v. Sandiganbayan - G.R. No. 90487 (21 Nov. 1991)
2. Dela Llana v. Biong - G.R. No. 182356 (04 Dec. 2013)
3. Prats v. Phoenix Insurance - 52 Phil. 807 (1929)
4. People v. Abalos - 30 SCRA 599 (1969)
5. Reyes v. Court of Appeals - 216 SCRA 25 (1992)
6. People v. Turco - 337 SCRA 714 (2000)
7. Tating v. Marcella - 519 SCRA 79 (2007)
8. Tan, Jr. v. Hosana - G.R. No. 190846 (03 Feb. 2016)
9. People v. Del Monte y Gapay - G.R. No. 179940 (23 April 2008)

B. Relevance (Secs. 3 & 4, Rule 128)

Cases:
1. Knapp v. State - 79 NE 1076 (1907)
2. People v. Galleno - 291 SCRA 761 (1998)
3. People v. Calumpang - 454 SCRA 719 (2005)

C. Competence (Sec. 3, Rule 128)

1. Exclusionary Rules under the 1987 Constitution
a. Secs. 2 and 3, Art. III
b. Sec. 12, Art. III
c. Sec. 17, Art. III

Cases:
1. Kastigar v. U.S. - 406 441 (1972)
2. Galman v. Pamaran - 138 SCRA 294 (1985)
3. Tolentino v. Mendoza - A.C. No. 5151 (19 Oct. 2004)
4. People v. Samontañez - G.R. No. 134530 (04 Dec. 2000)

2. Statutory Rules of Exclusion

a. Sec. 201, Tax Reform Act of 1997
b. R.A. No. 1405, Law on Secrecy of Bank Deposits
c. R.A. No. 4200, otherwise known as the Wiretapping Act (in re
R.A. No. 9372)
d. R.A. No. 7438, Sec. 2(d)

Cases:
1. Gaanan v. IAC - 145 SCRA 112 (1986)
2. Ramirez v. CA - 248 SCRA 590 (1995)
3. Mamba v. Garcia - 359 SCRA 426 (2001)
4. Ejercito v. Sandiganbayan - 509 SCRA 190 (2006)

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5. BSB Group Inc. v. Go - G.R. No. 168644 (16 Feb. 2010)

D. Other Matters
1. Competence and Credibility
Cases:
1. Serra v. Mumar - 668 SCRA 335 (2012)
2. People v. Sabadlab - 668 SCRA 237 (2012)
3. Bank of the Philippine Islands v. Reyes - 544 SCRA 206 (2008)
4. Bastian v. Court of Appeals - 552 SCRA 43 (2008)
5. People v. Camat - 667 SCRA 640 (2012)
6. People v. Mangundayao - 667 SCRA 310 (2012)

2. Multiple Admissibility
3. Conditional Admissibility
4. Curative Admissibility
5. Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Cases:
1. People v. Matito - 423 SCRA 617 (2004)
2. People v. Lara - G.R. No. 199877 (13 Aug. 2013)
3. People v. Ochate - 385 SCRA 353 (2002)

6. Cumulative and Corroborative Evidence

Case:
1. Manganey v. Sandiganbayan - 546 SCRA 51 (2008)

7. Positive and Negative Evidence; Alibi; Frame-Up; Delay in

Reporting
Cases:
1. People v. Mendoza - 543 SCRA 328 (2005)
2. Tan v. Pacuribot - 540 SCRA 246 (2007)
3. People v. Nueva - 570 SCRA 449 (2008)
4. People v. Baro - 383 SCRA 75 (2002)
5. People v. Bautista - 666 SCRA 518 (2012)
6. People v. Navarro - 297 SCRA 331 (1998)

IX. What Need Not Be Proved

A. Judicial Notice (Secs. 1 to 3, Rule 129)
B. Judicial Notice distinguish from Judicial Knowledge;
Personal/Individual Knowledge

Cases:
1. Spouses Latip v. Chua - G.R. No. 177809 (16 Oct. 2009)
2. Juan v. Juan - G.R. No. 221732 (23 Aug. 2017)
3. People v. Sevilleno y Villanueva - G.R. No. 129058 (29 March 1999)
4. Candelaria v. People - G.R. No. 209386 (08 Dec. 2014)
5. Habagat Grill v. DMC-Urban Property - G.R. No. 155110 (31 March 2005)
6. People v. Tundag - G.R. Nos. 135695-96 (12 Oct.
2000)
7. People v. Rullepa - 398 SCRA 567 (2003)
8. Pigao v. Rabanillo - 488 SCRA 546 (2006)
9. State Prosecutors v. Muro - 236 SCRA 505 (1994)
10. Manufacturers Hanover Trust v. Guerrero - 397 SCRA 709 (2003)
11. Vda. De Catalan v. Catalan-Lee - 665 SCRA 487 (2012)
12. Republic v. Sandiganbayan - G.R. No. 152375 (18 Dec. 2011)

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13. Landbank of the Phils. v. Banal - 434 SCRA 543 (2004)
14. BPI Family Savings Bank v. CTA - 330 SCRA 507 (2000)
15. SJS v. Atienza - 545 SCRA 92 (2008)
16. Latip v. Chua - 604 SCRA 163 (2009)

C. Judicial Admissions
Rule 129, Sec. 4; Rule 10, Sec. 8; Rule 9, Sec. 1; Rule 26, Secs. 1
to 4; Rule 118, Sec. 2; Civil Code, Articles 12 and 2035; Family
Code, Articles 48 & 60
Cases:
1. Herrera-Felix v. CA - 436 SCRA 87 (2004)
2. Heirs of Clemeña v. Heirs of Bien - 501 SCRA 405 (2006)
3. Tan v. Rodil - 511 SCRA 162 (2006)
4. Phil. Charter Insurance v. Central Colleges - 666 SCRA 540 (2012)
5. Cuenco v. Talisay Tourist Sports Complex - 569 SCRA 616 (2009)
6. Alfelor v. Halasan - 486 SCRA 451 (2006)
7. Atillo III v. CA - 266 SCRA 596 (1997)
8. Constantino v. Heirs of Constantino Jr. - G.R. No. 181508 (02 Oct. 2013)

X. Rules ad Admissibility
A. Real/Object and Demonstrative Evidence
Rule 130, Secs. 1 & 2; Rule 135, Sec. 2; Rule 28
Cases:
1. People v. Bardaje - 99 SCRA 388 (1980)
2. Bank of the Philippine Islands v. Reyes - 544 SCRA 206 (2008)
3. People v. Larrañaga - 463 SCRA 652 (2005)
4. Beltran v. Samson - 53 Phil. 570 (1929)
5. People v. Olvis - G.R. No. 71092 (30 Sept. 1987)
6. Dela Cruz v. People - G.R. No. 200748 (23 July 2014)
7. Sison v. People - 250 SCRA 58 (1995)
8. People v. Rullepa - 398 SCRA 567 (2003)
9. People v. Yatar - 428 SCRA 505 (2004)
10. Malilin v. People - 553 SCRA 619 (2008)
11. People v. Wagas - G.R. No. 157943 (04 Sept. 2013)

B. Documentary Evidence
Case:
1. Yap v. Inopiquez Jr. - 403 SCRA 141 (2003)

1. Best Evidence Rule

Rule 130, Secs. 2-8; Rule 132, Secs. 16 and 18, 19-33; Civil
Code, Articles 265-267; Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (R.A.
8792), Secs. 5, 6-15; Rules on Electronic Evidence, Rule 2, Sec.
1; Rule 3; Rule 4.
Cases:
1. Heirs of Prodon v. Heirs of Alvarez - G.R. No. 170604 (02 Sept. 2013)
2. Marquez v. Espejo - G.R. No. 168387 (25 Aug. 2010)
3. Dantis v. Maghinang Jr. - G.R. No. 191696 (10 April 2013)
4. Country Bankers Insurance v. Lagman - G.R. No. 165487 (13 July 2011)
5. Vda. De Corpuz v. Brabangco (C.A.) - 59 O.G. 8262 (1963)
6. People v. Tan - 105 Phil. 1242 (1959)
7. Compania Maritima v. Allied Free Workers - 77 SCRA 24 (1977)
8. Villa Rey Transit v. Ferrer - 25 SCRA845 (1968)
9. People v. Tandoy - 192 SCRA 28 (1990)
10. Citibank N.A. Mastercard v. Teodoro - 411 SCRA 577 (2003)
11. Tenebro v. CA - 423 SCRA 272 (2004)

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12. Lee v. People - 440 SCRA 662 (2004)
13. Lorenzana v. Lelina - G.R. No. 187850 (17 Aug. 2016)
14. Consolidated Bank v. Del Monte - 465 SCRA 117 (2005)
15. Republic v. Marcos-Manotoc - G.R. No. 171701 (08 Feb. 2012)
16. Arceo v. People - 496 SCRA 204 (2006)
17. Magdayao v. People - 436 SCRA 677 (2004)
18. Heirs of Dela Cruz v. CA - 298 SCRA 172 (1998)
19. People v. Cayabyab - G.R. No. 167147 (03 Aug. 2005)

2. Parol Evidence Rule

Rule 130, Secs. 9-19; Rule 63, Secs. 1 & 6; Civil Code, Articles
1359-1368, 1370-1379, 1403, 1405, 1443; Negotiable Instruments
Law, Secs. 11, 17 & 24
Cases:
1. Sps. Paras v. Kimwa Construction - G.R. No. 171601 (08 April 2015)
2. Marquez v. Espejo - G.R. No. 168387 (25 Aug. 2010)
3. Sps. Amoncio v. Benedicto - G.R. No. 171707 (28 July 2008)
4. Enriquez v. Ramos - 6 SCRA 219 (1963)
5. Canuto v. Mariano - 37 Phil. 840 (1918)
6. LASEDECO v. Garcia Plantation Co. - 7 SCRA 750 (1963)
7. Cruz v. CA - 192 SCRA 209 (1990)
8. Lechugas v. CA - 143 SCRA 335 (1986)
9. Inciong v. CA - 257 SCRA 578 (1996)
10. Ortañez v. CA - 266 SCRA 561 (1997)
11. Palanca v. Fred Wilson & Co. - 37 Phil. 506 (1918)
12. Phil. Nat’l. Railways v. CIR of Albay - 83 SCRA 569 (1978)
13. Filipinas Manufacturers v. Easter Rizal - 150 SCRA 448 (1987)
14. Lapu-Lapu Foundation v. CA - 421 SCRA 328 (2004)
15. Baluyut v. Poblete - 514 SCRA 370 (2007)
16. Heirs of Ureta v. Heirs of Ureta - G.R. No. 165748 (14 Sept. 2011)
17. Financial Building Corp. v. Rudlin - G.R. No. 164186 (04 Oct. 2010)

3. Authentication and Proof of Documents

a. Public Documents (Rule 132, Secs. 19, 23 to 30; Civil Code,

Article 408; R.A. No. 8424, Sec. 201)

Classes of Documents (Sec. 19)

Cases:
1. Patula v. People - G.R. No. 164457 (11 April 2012)
2. Republic v. Sps. Gimenez - G.R. No. 174673 (11 Jan. 2016)
3. Iwasawa v. Gangan - G.R. No. 204169 (11 Sept. 2013)
4. Heirs of Ochoa v. G & S Transport Corp. - G.R. 170071, 170125 (16 July
2012)

Public Documents as Evidence (Sec. 23)

Cases:
1. Republic v. Galeno - G.R. No. 215009 (23 Jan. 2017)
2. Teoco v. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. - G.R. No. 162333 (23 Dec. 2008)

Proof of Official Record; Attestation (Sec. 24; 25)

Cases:
1. Heirs of Sps. Arcilla v. Teodoro - G.R. No. 162886 (11 Aug. 2008)
2. Nedlloyd Lijnen B.V. Rotterdam v. Glow Laks Enterprises Lt. -G.R. No.
156330 (19 Nov. 2014)

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3. Pacific Asia Overseas v. NLRC - 161 SCRA 122 (1988)

Public Records of a Private Document (Sec. 27)

Case:
1. Salas v. Sta. Mesa Market Corp. - G.R. No. 157766 (12 July 2007)

Proof of Lack of Record (Sec. 28)

Cases:
1. People v. Lazaro - 317 SCRA 435 (1999)
2. Sevilla v. Cardenas - 497 SCRA 428 (2006)
3. Abbas v. Abbas - G.R. No. 183896 (30 Jan. 2013)
4. Kho v. Republic - G.R. No. 187462 (01 June 2016)
5. Vitangcol v. People - G.R. No. 207406 (13 Jan. 2016)

Proof of Notarial Documents (Sec. 30)

Cases:
1. Delfin v. Billones - 485 SCRA 38 (2006)
2. Gutierrez v. Mendoza-Plaza - G.R. No. 185477 (04 Dec. 2009)

b. Private Documents (Rule 132, Secs. 20 to 22, 32 to 33)

Proof of Private Documents (Sec. 20)

Cases:
1. Malayan Insurance v. Phil. Nails and Wires - 380 SCRA 874 (2002)
2. Pan Pacific Industrial Sales v. CA - 482 SCRA 164 (2006)
3. Tigno v. Aquino - G.R. No. 129416 (Nov. 2004)
4. Dycoco v. Orina - G.R. No. 184843 (30 July 2010)

Ancient Document Rule (Sec. 21)

Cases:
1. Bartolome v. IAC (now CA) - 183 SCRA 102 (1990)
2. Cequena v. Bolante - 330 SCRA 216 (2000)
3. Aldemita v. Silva - G.R. No. 166408 (02 Nov. 2006)

How genuineness of handwriting proved (Sec. 22)

Cases:
1. Nacu v. Civil Service Commission - G.R. No. 187752 (23 Nov. 2010)
2. Jimenez v. Comm. on Ecumenical Mission - 383 SCRA 326 (2002)
3. Progressive Trade & Service Ent. V. Antonio - G.R. No. 179502 (18 Sept.
2009)

c. Alteration in Documents (Rule 132, Sec. 31)

Cases:
1. Cabotaje v. Pudunan - 436 SCRA 423 (2004)
2. Cirelos v. Hernandez - 490 SCRA 635 (2006)
3. Republic v. Fernandez - G.R. No. 175493 (25 March 2015)

d. Documentary evidence in an unofficial language (Rule 132,

Sec. 32)
Case:
1. People v. Tomaquin - G.R. No. 133188 (23 July 2004)

e. Electronic Evidence
Cases:
1. Aznar v. Citibank - 519 SCRA 287 (2007)

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2. Vidallon-Magtolis v. Salud - 69 SCRA 439 (2005)
3. Bartolome v. Maranan - A.M. No. P-11-2979 (18 Nov. 2014)
4. MCC Industrial Sales v. Ssangyon - G.R. No. 170633 (17 Oct. 2007)
5. Torres v. PAGCOR - G.R. No. 193531 (06 Dec. 2011)
6. NAPOCOR v. Codilla Jr. - G.R. No. 170491 (03 April 2007)
7. Maliksi v. COMELEC - 693 SCRA 214 (2013)

C. Testimonial Evidence

1. Testimonial Qualification; Credibility of Witnesses (Rule 130,

Sec. 20) Also cf. Art. 821, Civil Code; Rule 119, Sec. 17
Cases:
1. Armed Forces of the Philippines Retirement and Separation Benefits System
v. Republic - G.R. No. 188956 (20 March 2013)
2. People v. Aleman y Longhas - G.R. No. 181539 (24 July 2013)
3. People v. Hamto y Coderas - G.R. No. 128137 (02 Aug. 2001)
4. People v. Rolando Mendoza - 254 SCRA 18 (1996)
5. Sps. Recto v. Republic - 440 SCRA 79 (2004)

Credibility of Witness
Cases:
1. People v. Domingcil - 419 SCRA 291 (2004)
2. People v. Alcantara - 427 SCRA 673 (2004)
3. People v. Teehankee Jr. - 249 SCRA 54 (1995)
4. People v. Baconguis - 417 SCRA 66 (2003)
5. People v. Nunez - G.R. No. 209342 (04 Oct. 2017)

A. Mental Incapacity or Immaturity (Rule 130, Sec. 21)

Also cf. Child Witness Rule, Sec. 6
Cases:
1. People v. De Jesus - 129 SCRA 4 (1984)
2. People v. Dcauna - G.R. No. 145225 (02 April 2004)
3. People v. Macapal Jr. - 463 SCRA 387 (2005)
4. People v. Santos - 501 SCRA 325 (2006)
5. People v. Esugon y Avila - G.R. No. 195244 (22 June 2015)

B. Marital Disqualification (Rule 130, Sec. 22)

Cases:
1. People v. Castañeda Jr. - 88 SCRA 562 (1979)
2. People v. Francisco - 78 Phil. 694 (1947)
3. Lezama and Lezama v. Rodriguez - 23 SCRA 1166 (1968)
4. Zulueta v. CA - G.R. No. 107383 (20 Feb. 1996)
5. People v. Pasensoy - G.R. No. 140634 (22 Sept. 2002)
6. Alvarez v. Ramirez - 473 SCRA 72 (2005)

C. Dead Man’s Statute (Rule 130, Sec. 23)

Cases:
1. Guerrero v. St. Claire’s Realty & Co. -124 SCRA 553 (1983)
2. Abraham v. Recto-Kasten - 4 SCRA 298 (1962)
3. Goñi v. CA - 144 SCRA 222 (1986)
4. Hko Ah Pao v. Ting - G.R. No. 153476 (27 Sept. 2006)
5. Tongco v. Vianzon - 50 Phil. 698 (1927)
6. Lichauco v. Atlantic Gulf - 84 Phil. 330 (1949)
7. Razon v. IAC - 207 SCRA 234 (1992)
8. Go Chi Gun v. Co Cho - 96 Phil. 622 (1955)
9. Icard v. Masigan - 71 Phil. 419 (1941)

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10. Sunga-Chan v. Chua - 363 SCRA 249 (2001)
11. Sanson v. CA - G.R. No. 127745 (22 April 2003)

D. Privileged Communications
Also cf. Rule 3, Sec. 3 of the Rules on Electronic Evidence

a. Marital Communications [Rule 130, Sec. 24(a)]

Cases:
1. People v. Carlos - 47 Phil. 626 (1925)
2. United States v. Antipolo - 37 Phil. 726 (1918)
3. People v. Francisco - 78 Phil. 694 (1947)
4. Lacurom v. Jacoba - 484 SCRA 206 (2006)

b. Attorney-Client Privilege [Rule 130, Sec. 24(b)]

Cases:
1. Uy Chico v. Union Life - 29 Phil. 163 (1915)
2. Regala v. Sandiganbayan - 262 SCRA 124 (1996)
3. Barton v. Leyte Asphalt & Mineral Oil Co. - 46 Phil. 938 (1924)
4. Orient Insurance v. Revilla - 54 Phil. 919 (1930)
5. Sanvicente v. People - G.R. No. 132081 (26 Nov. 2002)
6. Hickman v. Taylor - 329 U.S. 495 (1947)
7. People v. Sandiganbayan - 275 SCRA 505 (1997)
8. Mercado v. Vitriolo - 459 SCRA 1 (2005)

c. Physician-Patient Privilege [Rule 130, Sec. 24(c); See Rule 28,

Sec. 4]
Cases:
1. Lim v. CA - 214 SCRA 273 (1992)
2. Krohm v. CA - 233 SCRA 146 (1994)
3. Gonzales v. CA - 298 SCRA 322 (1998)
4. Chan v. Chan - G.R. No. 179786 (24 July 2013)

d. Priest/Minister-Penitent Privilege [Rule 130, Sec. 24(d)]

e. State Secrets [Rule 130, Sec. 24(e)]

Cases:
1. Banco Filipino v. Monetary Board - 142 SCRA 523 (1986)
**see Sec. 16, RA 7653 (New Central Bank Act)
2. Almonte v. Vasquez - 244 SCRA 286 (1995)
3. Senate v. Ermita - 488 SCRA 1 (2006)
4. Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and
Investigations - G.R. No. 180643 (25 March 2008)

f. Parental & Filial Privilege (Rule 130, Sec. 25; Art. 215, Civil
Code)
Cases:
1. People v. Invencion - 398 SCRA 592 (2003)
2. Lee v. CA - G.R. No. 177861 (13 July 2010)

g. Newsman’s Privilege (R.A. No. 53, as amended by R.A. No. 1477)

Cases:
1. In the Matter of Farber - 394 A.2d. 330 (1978)
2. Yambot v. Tuquero - G.R. No. 169895 (23 March 2011)

h. Informer’s Privilege
Case:

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1. McCray v. Illinois - 386 U.S. 300 (1967)

See also Rule 119, Sec. 9; RA 6981 (Witness Protection Security

and Benefit Act), Sec. 11; PD 749 (granting immunity from
prosecution to givers of bribes and other gifts and to their
accomplices in bribery and other graft cases against public
officers)

i. Trade Secrets
Case:
1. Air Philippines Corp. v. Pennswell - G.R. No. 172835 (13 Dec. 2007)

j. Rule on Examination of a Child Witness (A.M. No. 004-07-SC,

Dec. 15, 2000)

k. R.A. No. 1405, An Act Prohibiting Disclosure of or Inquiry Into

Deposits with Any Banking Institution and Providing Penalty
Therefor
Case:
1. People v. Estrada - G.R. No. 164368-69 (02 April
2009)

l. R.A. No. 10365, An Act Further Strengthening the Anti-Money

Laundering Law, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No.
9160, Otherwise Known as the Anti-Money Laundering Act of
2001, as Amended

m. Conciliation Proceedings
Case:
1. Pentagon Steel Corp. v. CA - G.R. No. 174141 (26 Jan. 2009)

XI. Admissions and Confessions

A. Admissions Against Interest/By Silence (Rule 130, Secs. 26 &
32; see also Rule 132, Sec. 13)
B. Distinguish Admission from Declaration Against Interest
C. Distinguish Admission from Confession

Cases:
1. Keller & Co. Ltd., v. COB Group Mktg. - 141 SCRA 86 (1986)
2. People v. Paragsa - 84 SCRA 105 (1978)
3. People v. Alegre - 94 SCRA 109 (1979)
4. People v. Licayan y Sucano - G.R. No. 144422 (28 Feb. 2002)
5. Phil. Trust Co. v. Antigua Botica Ramirez - 56 Phil. 562 (1932)
6. Estrada v. Desierto - G.R. Nos. 146710-15 (03April
2001)
7. Rufina Patis Factory v. Alusitain - 434 SCRA 491 (2004)
8. Estate of Yujuico v. Republic - 537 SCRA 513 (2007)
9. Republic v. Kenrick Dev’t Corp. - 498 SCRA 220
10. Lazaro v. Agustin - 618 SCRA 298 (2010)

D. Compromise (Rule 130, Sec. 27; see also Rule 116, Sec. 1(f); Rule
118, Secs. 1 and 2; RA 8424, Sec. 204; PD 1508, Secs. 2, 4, 6 and
10)

Civil
Cases:

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1. Varadero v. Insular Lumber - 46 Phil. 176 (1924)
2. Smith Bell and Co. (Phils.) Inc. v. CA - G.R. No. 56294 (20 May 1991)
3. Tan v. Rodil - 511 SCRA 162 (2006)
4. Phil. Airlines Inc. v. PAL Employees Savings & Loan Association Inc.
- G.R. No. 201073 (10 Feb.
2016)

Criminal
Cases:
1. People v. Maqui - 27 Phil. 97 (1914)
2. People v. Godoy - 250 SCRA 676 (1995)
3. People v. De Guzman - 265 SCRA 228 (1996)
4. People v. Erguiza - G.R. No. 171348 (26 Nov. 2008)
5. People v. Yparraguirre - 268 SCRA 35 (1997)
6. San Miguel Corp. v. Kalalo - G.R. No. 185522 (13 June 2012)
7. People v. Lambid - 412 SCRA 417 (2003)

E. Res Inter Alios Acta (Rule 130, Secs. 28 and 34)

Cases:
1. Tamargo v. Awingan - G.R. No. 177727 (19 Jan. 2010)
2. People v. Alegre - 94 SCRA 109 (1979)
3. People v. Raquel - 265 SCRA 248 (1996)
4. Alvizo v. Sandiganbayan - 406 SCRA 311 (2003)
5. People v. Gaudia - 423 SCRA 520 (2004)
6. Reyes v. Ombudsman - G.R. Nos. 212593-94; 213163-78;
213540-41; 213542-43; 215880-94 & 213475-76 (15 March 2016)

F. Exceptions to the Res Inter Alios Acta Rule

1. Partner’s/Agent’s Admissions (Rule 130, Sec. 29; See also Rule

138, Sec. 23)
Cases:
1. Acenas v. Sison - 8 SCRA 711 (1963)
2. Estrada v. Desierto - G.R. No. 146710-15 (03 April
2001)
3. Narra Nickel Mining & Dev’t Corp. v. Redmont Consolidated Mines Corp.
- G.R. No. 195580 (21 April
2014)

2. Co-conspirator’s Statements (Rule 130, Sec. 30)

Cases:
1. People v. Yatco - 97 Phil. 941 (1955)
2. People v. Chaw Yaw Shun - 23 SCRA 127 (1968)
3. Gardiner v. Magsalin - 73 Phil. 114 (1941)
4. People v. Camat - 256 SCRA 52 (1996)
5. People v. Palijon - 343 SCRA 486 (2000)
6. People v. Buntag - 427 SCRA 180 (2004)
7. Preagido, et al. v. Sandiganbayan - 476 SCRA 143 (2005)
8. People v. Baharan - G.R. No. 188314 (10 Jan. 2011)
9. People v. Constancio y Bacungay - G.R. No. 206226 (04 April 2016)

3. Admission By Privies (Rule 130, Sec. 31)

Cases:
1. Alpuerto v. Pastor - 38 Phil. 785 (1918)
2. City of Manila v. Del Rosario - 5 Phil. 227 (1905)
3. Republic v. Sandiganbayan - 405 SCRA 190 (2003)

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 G. Confessions

1. Art. III, Secs. 12 and 17, 1987 Constitution; Rule 130, Sec. 33;
Rule 133, Sec. 3

Cases:
1. People v. Compil - 244 SCRA 135 (1995)
2. People v. Wong Chuen Ming - 256 SCRA 182 (1996)
3. People v. Alegre - 94 SCRA 109 (1979)
4. People v. Maqueda - 242 SCRA 565 (1995)
5. People v. Molas - 218 SCRA 473 (1993)
6. People v. Satorre - G.R. No. 133858 (12 Aug. 2003)
7. People v. Bascugin y Agquiz - G.R. No. 184704 (30 June 2009)
8. Yapyuco v. Sandiganbayan - 674 SCRA 420 (2012)

XII.Conduct and Character as Evidence

A. Rule 130, Secs. 34-35, 51; Rule 132, Secs. 3 and 14; Art. 1256,
Civil Code; Sec. 6, RA 8505
Cases:
1. Cruz v. CA - G.R. No. 126713 (27 July 1998)
2. Tanzo v. Drilon - G.R. No. 106671 (30 March 2000)
3. People v. Acosta - G.R. No. 126351 (18 Feb. 2000)
4. People v. Dadles - G.R. Nos. 118620-21 (01 Sept.
1997)
5. People v. Saguban - G.R. No. 96287 (25 April 1994)
6. People v. Asinas - 53 Phil. 59 (1929)
7. United States v. Evangelista - 24 Phil. 453 (1913)
8. People v. Steele - 22 Ill.2d. 142, 174 N.E.2d 848
(1961)
9. Boston Bank v. Manalo - 482 SCRA 108 (2006)
10. People v. Lee - G.R. No. 139070 (29 May 2002)
11. Michelson v. United States - 335 U.S. 469 (1948)
12. People v. Soliman - 101 Phil. 767 (1957)
13. People v. Babiera - 52 Phil. 97 (1928)
14. People v. Cheng - 279 SCRA 129 (1997)
15. Civil Service Commission v. Belagan - 440 SCRA 578 (2004)

XIII. Hearsay Rule

A. Testimonial Knowledge (Rule 130, Sec. 36; see also Child Witness
Rule, Sec. 28)
Cases:
1. People v. Brioso - 37 SCRA 336 (1971)
2. People v. Cusi Jr. - 14 SCRA 944 (1965)
3. People v. Gaddi - 170 SCRA 649 (1989)
4. Dasmariñas Garments Inc. v. Reyes - 225 SCRA 622 (1993)
5. Lea Mer Industries v. Malayan Insurance - 471 SCRA 698 (2005)
6. Patula v. People - 669 SCRA 135 (2012)
7. Estrada v. Desierto - G.R. Nos. 146710-15 (03 April
2001)
8. Espineli v. People - G.R. No. 179535 (09 June 2014)
9. Gulam v. Spouses Santos - G.R. No. 151458 (31 Aug. 2006)
10. Bayani v. People - G.R. No. 155619 (14 Aug. 2007)

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 B. Exceptions:

1. Dying Declaration (Rule 130, Sec. 37)

Cases:
1. People v. Laquinon - 135 SCRA 91 (1985)
2. People v. Sabio - 102 SCRA 218 (1981)
3. People v. De Joya - 203 SCRA 343 (1991)
4. People v. Salison Jr. - 253 SCRA 758 (1996)
5. Marturillas v. People - 487 SCRA 273 (2006)
6. People v. Salafranca - G.R. No. 173476 (22 Feb. 2012)
7. People v. Cerilla - 539 SCRA 251 (2007)

2. Declaration Against Interest (Rule 130, Sec. 38)

Cases:
1. People v. Aling - 96 SCRA 472 (1980)
2. Fuentes v. CA - 253 SCRA 480 (1996)
3. Parel v. Prudencio - 487 SCRA 405 (2006)
4. Lazaro v. Agustin - G.R. No. 152364 (15 April 2010)
5. Phil. Free Press Inc. v. CA - G.R. No. 132864 (24 Oct. 2005)

3. Pedigree (Rule 130, Sec. 39)

Cases:
1. Gravador v. Mamigo - 20 SCRA 742 (1967)
2. People v. Alegado - 201 SCRA 37 (1991)
3. Tison v. CA - 276 SCRA 582 (1997)
4. Herrera v. Alba - G.R. No. 148220 (15 June 2005)
5. Dela Cruz v. Gracia - G.R. No. 177728 (31 July 2009)
6. Tecson v. COMELEC - G.R. No. 161434 (03 March 2004)

4. Family Tradition (Rule 130, Sec. 40)

Cases:
1. Ferrer v. De Inchausti - 38 Phil. 905 (1918)
2. People v. Alegado - 201 SCRA 37 (1991)
3. People v. Gallano y Jaranilla - G.R. No. 184762 (25 Feb. 2015)

5. Common Reputation (Rule 130, Sec. 41)

Cases:
1. City of Manila v. Del Rosario - 5 Phil. 227 (1905)
2. Civil Service Commission v. Belagan - G.R. No. 132164 (19 Oct. 2004)

6. Res Gestae (Rule 130, Sec. 42)

Cases:
1. People v. Lungayan - 162 SCRA 100 (1988)
2. People v. Tolentino - 218 SCRA 337 (1998)
3. People v. Ner - 28 SCRA 1151 (1968)
4. DBP Pool v. Radio Mindanao Network - 480 SCRA 314 (2006)
5. People v. Villarico Sr. - 647 SCRA 43 (2011)
6. Talidano v. Falcom Maritime and Allied - 558 SCRA 279 (2008)
7. Capila y Rayuma v. People - G.R. No. 146161 (17 July 2006)
8. People v. Palanas - G.R. No. 214453 (17 June 2015)
9. Air France v. Carrascoso - G.R. No. L-21438 (28 Sept.1966)
10. Zarate v. RTC Br. 43 Gingoog City - 591 SCRA 504 (2009)

7. Entries in the Course of Business (Rule 130, Sec. 42)

Cases:
1. Canque v. CA - 305 SCRA 579 (1999)

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2. Jose Jr. v. Michaelmar Phils. Inc. - G.R. No. 169606 (27 Nov. 2009)
3. Land Bank of the Phils. v. Monet’s Export - G.R. No. 184971 (19 April 2010)
4. Security Bank & Trust Co. v. Gan - G.R. No. 150464 (27 June 2006)

8. Official Records (Rule 130, Sec. 44)

Cases:
1. Africa v. Caltex - 16 SCRA 448 (1966)
2. People v. Leones - 117 SCRA 382 (1982)
3. Manalo v. Robles Trans. Co. Inc. - 99 Phil. 729 (1956)
4. People v. Cabuang - 217 SCRA 675 (1993)
5. People v. San Gabriel - 253 SCRA 84 (1996)
6. United States v. Que Ping - 40 Phil.17 (1919)
7. Escobar v. Luna - 519 SCRA 1 (2007)
8. DST Movers Corp. v. People’s Gen. Ins. - G.R. No. 198627 (23 June 2016)
9. Barcelon Roxas Securities v. CIR - G.R. No. 157064 (07 Aug. 2006)

9. Commercial Lists (Rule 130, Sec. 45)

Cases:
1. Africa v. Caltex - 16 SCRA 448 (1966)
2. PNOC Shipping v. CA - 297 SCRA 402 (1998)
3. Manila Electric Co. v. Quisumbing - G.R. No. 127598 (22 Feb. 2000)

10. Learned Treatises (Rule 130, Sec. 46)

Case:
1. Paje, et al. v. Casiño, et al. - G.R. Nos. 207257-76 (03 Feb.
2015)

11. Prior Testimony (Rule 130, Sec. 47)

Case:
1. Tan v. CA - 20 SCRA 54 (1967)
2. Manliclic v. Calaunan - 512 SCRA 642 (2007)
3. Republic v. Sandiganbayan - G.R. No. 152375 (13 Dec. 2011)
4. Ambray, et al. v. Tsourous, et al. - G.R. No. 209264 (05 July 2016)
5. Ilao-Quianay, et al. v. Mapile - G.R. No. 154087 (25 Oct. 2005)

XIV. Opinion Rule (Rule 130, Secs. 48 to 50; see also Rule 132, Sec.
22; Rule on DNA Evidence)

Cases:
1. Marcos v. Heirs of Dr. Andres Navarro Jr. - G.R. No. 198240 (03 July 2018)
2. Tabao v. People - G.R. No. 187246 (20 July 2011)
3. Ilao-Quianay, et al. v. Mapile - G.R. No. 154087 (25 Oct. 2005)
4. People v. Adoviso - 309 SCRA 1 (1999)
5. United States v. Ridling - 350 F. Supp. 90 (E.D., Mich., 1972)
6. Brunker v. Cummins - 133 Ind. 443, 32 N.E. 732 (1892)
7. Een v. Consolidated Freightways - 120 F. Supp. 289 (1954)
8. People v. Duranan - 349 SCRA 180 (2001)
9. Dela Llana v. Biong - G.R. No. 182356 (04 Dec. 2013)
10. Hernandez v. San Juan-Santos - G.R. Nos. 166470 & 169217 (07 Aug.
2009)
11. Sps. Lim, et al. v. Chuatoco, et al. - G.R. No. 161861 (11 March 2005)
12. Herrera v. Alba - G.R. No. 148220 (15 June 2005)
13. People v. Umanito - G.R. No. 172607 (26 Oct. 2007)
14. People v. Umanito - G.R. No. 172607 (16 April 2009)

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15. Estate of Rogelio G. Ong v. Diaz - G.R. No. 171713 (17 Dec. 2007)

XV. Burden of Proof and Presumptions

Relate to “Burden of Evidence”

Cases:
1. Bautista v. Sarmiento - 138 SCRA 587 (1985)
2. People v. Kinok, et al. - G.R. No. 104629 (13 Nov. 2001)
3. Asian Construction v. Tulabut - 457 SCRA 317 (2005)
4. Republic v. Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno - G.R. No. 237428 (11 May 2018)

Equipoise Doctrine
Cases:
1. Marubeni v. Lirag - 362 SCRA 620 (2001)
2. Malana v. People - 549 SCRA 451 (2008)

A. Rule 131, Sec. 1

1. Civil Cases:
1. Pornellosa v. Land Tenure Admin. - 1 SCRA 375 (1961)
2. IFC v. Tobias - 78 SCRA 28 (1977)
3. Sambar v. Levi Strauss - 378 SCRA 364 (2002)
4. Prudential Guarantee v. TransAsia - 491 SCRA 411 (2006)

2. Criminal Cases:
1. People v. Pajonado - 31 SCRA 812 (1970)
2. People v. Verzola - 80 SCRA 600 (1977)
3. People v. Macalaba - 395 SCRA 461 (2003)
4. People v. Florendo - 413 SCRA 132 (2003)

3. Presumptions (Rule 131, Secs. 2 to 4; Child Witness

Examination Rule, Sec. 6; REE Rule 2, Sec. 1(j) in re Rule 6, Sec. 3
and Rule 2, Sec. 1(e) in re Rule 6, Sec. 4; DNA Evidence Rule, Sec. 9)

a. Conclusive
Case:
1. Datalift Movers v. Belgravia Realty – G.R. No. 144268 (30 Aug. 2006)

b. Disputable
Cases:
1. People v. Padiernos - 69 SCRA 484 (1976)
2. People v. Magbanua - 428 SCRA 617 (2004)
3. Mabunga v. People - 429 SCRA 518 (2004)
4. People v. Urzais y Lanurias - G.R. No. 207662 (13 April 2016)
5. Ong v. Sandiganbayan - 470 SCRA 7 (2005)
6. Pilipinas Bank v. Glee Chemical - 490 SCRA 663 (2006)
7. Surtida v. Rural Bank of Malinao - 511 SCRA 507 (2006)
8. Concepcion v. CA - G.R. No. 123450 (31 Aug. 2005)
9. PNB v. Spouses Reblando - G.R. No. 194014 (12 Sept. 2012)
10. Barcelon Roxas Securities v. CIR - G.R. No. 157064 (07 Aug.
2006)

XVI. Presentation of Evidence

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 A. Examination of Witnesses (Rule 132, Secs. 1 and 2; Rule on the
Conduct of Pre-Trial (A.M. No. 03-1-09-SC); Judicial Affidavit Rule;
Rule on Examination of a Child Witness; Rules on Electronic
Evidence; Rule 10)
Cases:
1. People v. Estenzo - 72 SCRA 428 (1976)
2. People v. Go - 394 SCRA 428 (2002)
3. People v. Bisda - 406 SCRA 454 (2003)
4. People v. Servano - G.R. Nos. 143002-03 (17 July
2003)
5. Santamaria v. Cleary - G.R. Nos. 197122 & 197161
(15 June 2016)

1. Rights of a Witness (Rule 132, Sec. 3; R.A. No. 1379, Sec. 8; P.D.
No. 749; Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act [R.A. No.
6981])

Cases:
1. Galman v. Pamaran - 138 SCRA 294 (1985)
2. Herrera v. Alba - 460 SCRA 197 (2005)
3. Rosete v. Lim - 490 SCRA 125 (2006)
4. Lee v. CA - G.R. No. 177861 (13 July 2010)

2. Order of Examination [Rule 132, Secs. 4 to 10; Rule 115, Sec.

1(d)]

Cases:
1. Dela Paz v. IAC - 154 SCRA 65 (1987)
2. Fulgado v. CA - 182 SCRA 81 (1990)
3. People v. Ortillas y Gamlanga - G.R. No. 137666 (20 May 2004)
4. People v. Rivera - G.R. No. 139180 (31 July 2001)
5. People v. Estibal y Calungsag - G.R. No. 208749 (26 Nov. 2014)
6. Zaldivar v. People - G.R. No. 197056 (Res.)
(02 March 2016)
7. Dulla v. CA - G.R. No. 123164 (18 Feb. 2000)

3. Impeachment of Witnesses; Exclusion of Witnesses (Rule 132,

Secs. 11 to 15; Rule 23, Sec. 4)
Cases:
1. People v. Dela Cruz - 384 SCRA 375 (2002)
2. Gomez v. Gomez-Samson - G.R. No. 156284 (06 Feb. 2007)
3. People v. Sambahon - G.R. No. 182789 (03 Aug. 2010)
4. Office of the Court Administrator v. Morante – A.M. No. P-02-1555 (16 Apr.
2004)
5. People v. Cortezano - G.R. No. 140732 (29 Jan. 2002)
6. Design Sources International v. Eristingcol – G.R. No. 193966 (19 Feb.
2014)
7. Borromeo v. CA - G.R. No. L-31342 (07 Apr. 1976)

B. Authentication and Proof of Documents (B, Rule 132)

1. Public and Private Documents

Cases:
2. Asian Terminals, Inc. v. Philam Insurance Co., Inc., - G.R. No. 181163 (24
Jul. 2013)
3. Llemos v. Llemos - G.R. No. 150162 (26 Jan. 2007)

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4. Heirs of Ochoa v. G & S Transport Corp. – G.R. No. 170071 (16 Jul 2012)
5. Otero v. Tan - G.R. No. 200134 (15 Aug. 2012)
6. St. Peter Memorial Park, Inc. v. Cleofas - G.R. No. L-47385 (30 Jul. 1979)
7. Dela Rama v. Papa -G.R. No. 142309 (30 Jan. 2009)
8. Domingo v. Domingo - G.R. No. 150897 (11 Apr. 2005)
9. Wa-acon v. People - G.R. No. 164575 (06 Dec. 2006)
10. Siguan v. Lim - G.R. No. 134685 (19 Nov.
1999)
11. Kummer v. People - G.R. No. 174461 (11 Sept. 2013)
12. Iwasawa v. Gangan - G.R. No. 204169 (11 Sept. 2013)
13. Dela Rama v. People - G.R. No. 142309 (30 Jan. 2009)
14. Dycoco v. Orina - G.R. No. 184843 (30 Jul. 2010)
15. Republic v. Marcos-Manotoc - G.R. No. 171701 (08 Feb. 2012)
16. Calimag v. Heirs of Macapaz - G.R. No. 191936 (01 Jun. 2016)
17. Philippine Trust Co. v. CA - G.R. No. 150318 (22 Nov. 2010)
18. Republic v. Medida - G.R. No. 195097 (13 Aug. 2012)
19. Republic v. De Tuansan - G.R. No. 171136 (23 Oct. 2013)
20. Yuchengco v. Sandiganbayan - G.R. No. 149802 (20 Jan. 2006)
21. Kho v. Republic - G.R. No. 171136 (23 Oct. 2013)
22. Sevilla v. Cardenas - G.R. No. 167684 (31 Jul. 2006)
23. Abbas v. Abbas - G.R. No. 183896 (30 Jan. 2013)
24. Gochan v. Mancao - G.R. No. 182314 (13 Nov. 2013)
25. Vda de Bonifacio v. B.L.T. Bus Co.., Inc. – G.R. No. L-26810 (31 Aug.
1970)
26. Cirelos v. Hernandez - G.R. No. 146523 (15 Jun. 2006)

C. Offer and Objection (C, Rule 132)

Cases:
1. People v. Libnao - G.R. No. 136860 (20 Jan. 2003)
2. Tabuena v. CA - G.R. No. L-85423 (06 May 1991)
3. Aludos v. Suerte - G.R. No. 165285 (18 Jun. 2012)
4. Republic v. Gimenez - G.R. No. 174673 (11 Jan. 2016)
5. Heirs of Cruz-Zamora v. Multiwood Int’l, Inc. – G.R. No. 146428 (19 Jan.
2009)
6. Ramos v. Dizon - G.R. No. 137247 (07 Aug. 2006)
7. Barut v. People - G.R. No. 167454 (24 Sept. 2014)
8. People v. Enriquez - G.R. No. 214503 (22 Jun. 2016)
9. People v. Siccuan - G.R. No. 113790 (11 Apr. 1997)
10. Cabugao v. People - G.R. No. 158033 (30 Jul. 2004)
11. Bayani v. People - G.R. No. 155619 (14 Aug. 2007)
12. People v. Godoy - G.R. No. L-115908 (06 Dec. 1995)
13. Cruz-Arevalo v. Querubin-Layosa - A.M. No. RTJ-06-2005 (14 Jul.
2006)
14. People v. Yatco - G.R. No. L-9181 (28Nov. 1955)
15. Gatdula v. People - G.R. No. 140688 (26 Jan. 2001)
16. Yu v. CA - G.R. No. 154115 (29 Nov. 2005)
17. People v. Teehankee, Jr. - G.R. Nos. 111206-08 (06 Oct.
1995)

Cases:
1. Ungsod v. People - 478 SCRA 282 (2005)
2. Marturillas v. People - 487 SCRA 273 (2006)
3. People v. Padua - 516 SCRA 590 (2007)
4. Espineli v. People - G.R. No. 179535 (09 June 2014)

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 Extrajudicial Confessions (Sec. 5)
Case:
1. People v. Licayan y. Sucano - G.R. No. 144422 (28 Feb. 2002)
2. Yapyuco v. Sandiganbayan - 674 SCRA 420 (2012)

Other Matters
Cases:
1. People v. Villanueva - 506 SCRA 280 (2006)
2. People v. Del Mundo - 510 SCRA 554 (2006)

Administrative Cases (Rule 133, Sec. 5; also see Rule on Writ of Amparo,
Sec. 17)
Cases:
1. Visitacion v. Magno Libre - 450 SCRA 27 (2005)
2. Ramos Vda. De Brigino v. Ramos - 481 SCRA 546 (2006)
3. Nacu v. Civil Service Commission - G.R. No. 187752 (23 Nov. 2010)
4. Reyes v. Judge Marvin Mangino - AM No. MTJ-05-1575
(31 Jan. 2005)
5. Duduaco v. Laquindanum - 466 SCRA 428 (2005)
6. Gutierrez v. Belen - 555 SCRA 424 (2008)

Clear and Convincing Evidence

Cases:
1. Gov’t of Hong Kong v. Olalia, Jr. - 521 SCRA 470 (2007)
2. Rivera v. Mendoza - 497 SCRA 608 (2006)
3. Alonso v. Cebu Country Club - 417 SCRA 115 (2002)
4. People v. Boco - 309 SCRA 42 (1999)

Termination of Presentation of Evidence (Rule 133, Sec. 6)

Cases:
1. People v. Subida - 493 SCRA 125 (2006)
2. Go v. Looyuko - G.R. No. 147923, 147962
(26 Oct. 2007)

Evidence on Motion (Rule 133, Sec. 7)

Cases:
1. Bravo Jr. v. Borja - 134 SCRA 466 (1985)
2. People v. Monteiro - 192 SCRA 548 (1990)

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