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DNA Testing in Herrera v. Alba Case by Clark Vincent Ponla is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This case involves a paternity suit filed by Rosendo Alba, represented by his mother, against petitioner Herrera. Alba filed a motion requesting DNA paternity testing to help resolve the case. Herrera opposed this, arguing it would violate his right against self-incrimination. The court ruled that DNA paternity testing is now accepted in Philippine courts as established in a 2002 case. The court also outlined guidelines called the Vallejo Guidelines for determining the weight and probative value of DNA test
- Author
- Clark Vincent Ponla
- Language
- EN