Section 6- every child is presumed qualified to be a witness. However, the court shall conduct a competency examination of a child, motu proprio or on motion of a party, when if finds that substantial doubt exists regarding the ability of the child to perceive, remember, communicate, distinguish truth from falsehood, or appreciate the duty to tell the truth in court.
(a) Proof of necessity- a party seeking a competency examination must present proof of necessity of competency examination. The age of the child by itself is not a sufficient basis for a competency examination.
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A child witness is presumed to be competent. Kahit anong gawin mo inosente pa rin ang tingin ng korte sa batang testigo.
Kaya ang tanong ngayon, paano sirain ang testemonya ng isang batang testigo lalo na 'pag ito ang makakasira sa kaso mo?
In a case for adultery, the child will testify na 'yong nanay hindi sila nagsasama ng kabit nya.
Sa cross examination [per Dean Riano]:
Atty. X: Nene, ang ganda naman ng laruan mo? sino nagbigay sayo nyan?
Nene: Si Tito Santi po.
Atty. X: Sinong Tito Santi mo, yun bang kasama nyo ng nanay mong pumunta dito?
Nene: Opo.
Atty. X: Bakit mo kilala si Santi?
Nene: pinakilala ng nanay ko po, sinabi nyang Tito ko raw sya.
Atty. X: Ano naman ang binigay ng mama mo sa'yo?
Nene: itong pants ko po.
Atty. X: maganda nga ang pants mo...eh Nene, alam mo bang naghiwalay ang mga magulang mo?
Nene: opo.
Atty. X: Sinong kasama nyong nakatira sa bahay nyo?
Nene: Dalawa po kami ni nanay.
Atty. X: Mahal mo ba ang nanay mo?
Nene: Opo.
Atty. X: laat ba ng bilin sayo tutuparing mo, kasi mahal mo sya?
Nene: Opo.
Atty. X: That's all for the witness your honor.
Now, the competency of the as a witness is destroyed, kasi tinuruan ng nanay.
Are leading questions allowed in examination of a child witness?
- Section 20- The court may allow leading questions in all stages of examination of a child if the same will further the interests of justice.
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