Points of View & Perspectives

October, 2023

  • 8 October

    What is original of document?

    a. An “original” of a document is the document itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or any print therefrom. If data is stored in a computer or similar device, any printout or other output readable by sight or other means, shown …

  • 2 October

    Objects as evidence are those addressed to the senses of the court

    When an object is relevant to the fact in issue, it may be exhibited to, examined or viewed by the court. For instance: Violation of Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009. Objective illustration is the possible criminal case to be filed against person/s who copy or reproduce, or to cause to be copied or reproduced, the photo or video …

September, 2023

  • 16 September

    Section 4. Relevancy; collateral matters

    Evidence must have such a relation to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence. Evidence on collateral matters shall not be allowed, except when it tends in any reasonable degree to establish the probability or improbability of the fact in issue. To illustrate the above section:  1. Case of annulment filed by wife. At …

  • 1 September

    Evidence defined. – Evidence is the means, sanctioned by these [R]ules, of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.

    Evidence cannot be made to rest on mere speculations or even probabilities. (People v. Baltazar, 343 SCRA 685). Evidence derived from an illegal search is placed beyond the Court’s consideration, as a practical means to enforce the constitutional injunction and to discourage violations of basic civil rights under the guise of legitimate law enforcement. (People v. Sevilla, 339 SCRA 625) …

August, 2023

  • 14 August

    NCSC visits SCs in 2 cities, 1 municipality in Laguna province

    By Mike G. Jamisola The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) paid a visit to senior citezen leaders Biñan, San Pedro and Los Baños on Friday. Highlighting the day-long talking tour/visit was an orientation and presentation of NCSC programs with LGU officials, leaders of senior citizens group in Los Baños. In his inspirational message, NCSC Chairman Franklin Quijano shared the …

  • 12 August

    Labor law and Rules on Evidence

    It is a well-established rule that the party-litigant who alleges the existence of a fact or thing necessary to establish his/her claim has the burden of proving the same by the amount of evidence required by law, which, in labor proceedings, is substantial evidence, or “such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion.”  …

  • 7 August

    NCSC catches up with heads of SC groups in Naga City

    By Mike G. Jamisola The highly anticipated orientation cum consultation dialogue by senior citizens group leaders with National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) finally took place here on Friday.  The event rolled off to a rousing start with an awe-inspiring inspiring message by Naga City Vice Mayor Cecilia Veluz de Asis that touched on the robust state of older persons …

  • 1 August

    Gov. Gwen government to help put up NCSC regional office in Cebu City

    By Mike G. Jamisola Barring major hitches and glitches, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) will soon have its own regional office in the province of Cebu. This developed after Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia expressed willingness to help NCSC find a place for the construction of its regional office preferably in Cebu City.   Seizing the huge opportunity, NCSC Chairman …

July, 2023

  • 24 July

    NCSC joins SM Cares emergency preparedness forum for SCs and PWDs

    By Mike G. Jamisola  An emergency preparedness forum for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) was held at the SM City Activity Center in Consolacion, Cebu on Friday.  The nationwide event is part of SM Cares Foundation’s disaster preparedness campaign in cases of emergency caused by natural disasters, which is historically prevalent at these times of the year in …

  • 17 July

    All is set for the three-day NCSC-WHO PPASC national validation workshop in Cebu

    By Mike G. Jamisola    Things are looking great for the country’s 12 million plus senior citizens as the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) tackle the national validation workshop of the PPASC at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, Cebu on Wednesday. Slated July 19-21, the two basic objectives of the NCSC and WHOis to …