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All ▸ Bar 2024 ▸ REMEDIAL LAW, LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS ▸ VII. EVIDENCE (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC) ▸ B. Kinds ▸ 3. Testimonial Evidence - Rule 130, C ▸ g. Character Evidence - Section 54

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Mr. John Reyes is on trial for robbery. The prosecution presents a witness, Ms. Jane Garcia, who testifies that she has known Mr. Reyes for several years and that he has always been an honest and law-abiding citizen. The defense objects to this testimony, claiming that it is inadmissible character evidence.

Based on Rule 130, Section C of the Philippine Rules of Court, particularly on the topic of Character Evidence (Section 54), discuss whether the testimony of Ms. Jane Garcia regarding the character of Mr. John Reyes is admissible as evidence in the case of robbery.

Support your answer with the relevant provisions of the Philippine Rules of Court.

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