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Apr 22, 1998 criminal-law evidence affidavit testimony people-v-de-guzman criminal-procedure

Unreliable Affidavit? Why Courtroom Testimony Reigns Supreme in Philippine Criminal Cases

In People v. De Guzman, the Supreme Court ruled that courtroom testimony prevails over affidavits and police reports, explaining why.