Thursday, March 19, 2026

"An 'original' of a document is the document itself"

The statement "An 'original' of a document is the document itself" relates to the concept of an "original document" in the context of evidence law, particularly under the Revised Rules on Evidence in the Philippines (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC, effective May 1, 2020, amending the 1989 Rules). 

This concept is primarily governed by Rule 130, Section 4, which defines what constitutes an "original" document for purposes of admissibility and proof in judicial proceedings. Below is a detailed explanation of this statement, its legal basis, implications, and application.



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