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Dec 24, 2001 dying declarations evidence criminal law hearsay exception supreme court

Dying Declarations Establishing Consciousness of Impending Death in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the rule on dying declarations and the requirement of consciousness of impending death in criminal cases.

Aug 29, 1999 witness credibility criminal law evidence paraffin test damages supreme court

Witness Credibility in Philippine Courts: Why Family Ties Don't Discredit Testimony

Philippine courts weigh witness credibility by quality, not family ties. A landmark case clarifies evidence rules, paraffin tests, and damages.