Document background
The Witness Statement Affidavit is a crucial legal document in the Philippine legal system, used to preserve testimony and provide evidence in various legal and administrative proceedings. This document type is governed by the Rules of Court of the Philippines, the Revised Rules on Evidence, and the Notarial Law of 2004. It is commonly used in court proceedings, administrative investigations, corporate matters, and other situations requiring formal sworn statements. The affidavit must be executed in person before a notary public and typically includes detailed factual narratives, supporting documents, and proper notarial acknowledgments. A Witness Statement Affidavit can be used to document eyewitness accounts, expert opinions, character testimonies, or any other statement that needs to be preserved in a legally binding format. The document's validity depends on strict compliance with formal requirements, including proper identification of the affiant, clear statement of facts, and proper notarization.
