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A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC

Best evidence rule (2019)

Original document rule and electronic evidence under the 2019 Evidence amendments.

Original

When contents are in issue.

Electronic

Authenticate under the Rules.

Secondary

When originals lost without bad faith.

Sources

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.

Best evidence rule (2019) — FAQ

Is this legal advice?

No — overview only.

Official text?

Start from the official source linked below (https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2019-rules-on-evidence.pdf).

Case citations?

Overview pages avoid unverified G.R. numbers.

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