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Feb 19, 2007 criminal procedure due process reopening cases rule 119 supreme court

Reopening Criminal Cases in the Philippines: The Hearing Requirement Under Rule 119

When can a Philippine court reopen a criminal case before judgment? The rules require a hearing—and the Supreme Court has enforced that requirement.