The Supreme Court is addressing the admissibility of electronic copies as evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.Lawyers for both the prosecution and defense clashed over the presentation of digital evidence related to Duterte's 2024 remarks threatening key figures.Defense counsel, Atty.Carlo Narvasa, objected to the use of photocopies and electronic copies, arguing they do not meet the original document rule.

The prosecution countered that the 2019 Amendments to the Rules on Evidence allow duplicates, including photocopies and electronic copies, to be admitted.The court acknowledged exceptions to the original document rule but emphasized that originals should be presented unless exceptions apply.This ruling highlights the legal complexities of digital evidence in high-profile cases.