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Sep 24, 2014 evidence rules of court best evidence rule duplicate originals admissibility civil procedure

Duplicate Originals as Evidence: When Photocopies Are Admissible in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when duplicate originals are admissible evidence, reversing the Court of Appeals' exclusion of invoices in a collection case.

Mar 12, 2008 election law pre-proclamation controversy comelec senate electoral tribunal pimentel v. comelec

Pre-Proclamation Controversies in Senatorial Races: Pimentel v. COMELEC Explained

The Supreme Court in Pimentel v. COMELEC limits pre-proclamation challenges in senatorial races, directing disputes to election protests instead.

Feb 26, 2008 certiorari rule 65 civil procedure court of appeals philippine supreme court

Certiorari Dismissal: The Strict Requirements for Filing Petitions in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court affirms that certiorari petitions must attach certified true copies of assailed orders—mere xerox copies will lead to dismissal.