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Proving Lost Earnings After Wrongful Death: Testimony Can Suffice, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that credible testimonial evidence alone can prove a deceased person's income for lost earning capacity damages.
Rape Conviction Requires Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt Analyzing Testimonial Evidence
Age of Criminal Responsibility: Testimonial Evidence and Protecting Juvenile Offenders
How testimonial evidence can prove a juvenile offender's age for exemption from criminal liability under RA 9344.
Illegal Recruitment Testimonial Evidence Trumps Lack OF Receipts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal recruitment cases where testimonial evidence outweighs the absence of receipts or documentary proof.
Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Familial Rape Cases: Scrutinizing Testimonial Evidence
In People v. Layugan, the Supreme Court convicted a father of five counts of rape but struck down the death penalty because the victim's age was not proven.
Ballots as Primary Evidence in Election Protests: Limits on Testimonial Evidence
The Supreme Court affirms COMELEC's discretion to limit witnesses in election protests, holding that ballots are the best evidence of election results.