ASSIGNMENT NO.

1
EVIDENCE
PREPARED BY: ATTY. JIM PETERICK G. SISON, RCRIM, J.D., CCS., MSCJ
(c)

I. BEGIN WITH A MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PRAYER.

II. MAINTAIN ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THROUGHOUT THE TASK; DO NOT
ENGAGE IN ANY FORM OF CHEATING.
III. UPHOLD YOUR HONOR BY ENSURING COMPLETE HONESTY IN YOUR
RESPONSES.
IV. RECORD YOUR ANSWERS NEATLY ON STANDARD-SIZED, LONG BOND
PAPER.
V. USE A BLACK BALLPOINT PEN FOR WRITING.
VI. EMPLOY CURSIVE HANDWRITING FOR YOUR RESPONSES, ENSURING
CLARITY AND LEGIBILITY.
VII. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS OCTOBER 14, 2023 (DURING
OUR CLASS). PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WORK IS SUBMITTED BY THIS
DATE.

QUESTIONS
PART I. TRUE OR FALSE (5 POINTS EACH)

1. Evidence is the means, sanctioned by these rules, of ascertaining in a

judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.
2. The rules of evidence shall be the same in all courts and in all trials and
hearings, except as otherwise provided by law or these rules.
3. Before a court can decide a case, it has to determine what facts make up
the case.
4. Evidence is the means to ascertain truth.
5. Evidence must be sanctioned by the Revised Rules on Evidence.
6. The Revised Rules on Evidence apply to judicial proceedings in the
courts of law.
7. Evidence pertains to a matter of fact.
8. "Ultimate facts" are the essential and substantial facts that either form
the basis of the primary right and duty or directly make up the wrongful
acts or omissions of the defendant.
9. “Evidentiary facts" tend to prove or establish said ultimate facts or the
premises upon which conclusions of ultimate facts are based.
10. Under the Rules, "proof" is the effect that evidence has on a factual
allegation.

PART II. (10 POINTS EACH)

1. Define Evidence.
2. What is the scope of evidence?
3. Is evidence the means to ascertain truth? Please explain.
4. Must evidence be sanctioned by the Revised Rules on Evidence? Please
explain.
5. Do the Revised Rules on Evidence apply to judicial proceedings in the
courts of law? Please explain.
6. Does evidence pertain to a matter of fact?
7. What is the difference between Ultimate Facts and Evidentiary Facts?
8. Provide 5 examples of Ultimate Facts.
9. Provide 5 examples of Evidentiary Facts.
10. Define proof.