Practice question
A party says the 2019 amended evidence rules require Philippine consular certification in every case, even when an applicable treaty abolishes that formality. Is that accurate?
- Yes, treaties are never relevant to authentication
- No, Rule 132 section 24 recognizes applicable treaty or convention procedures and exemptions
- Yes, an apostille can never have legal relevance
- Yes, every foreign document must be reexecuted in Manila
- No, because authentication is never required
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/feb2024/gr_256540_2024.html — Bison Management Corporation v. AAA, G.R. No. 256540, February 14, 2024
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.pdf — 2019 Amendments to the Revised Rules on Evidence, Rule 132 sections 24–25
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69859 — Anido v. Republic, G.R. No. 253527, October 21, 2024
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