The document provides reminders for witnesses during a face-to-face trial. It states that only one person can speak at a time, all persons should observe courtesy, and a witness should state their name before speaking so the stenographer can identify them. Additionally, only a witness recognized by the judge can speak, witnesses should address all questions to the judge rather than other parties, and witnesses should not interrupt each other or pose questions to other witnesses.

1. WITNESSES- Reminders for FTF Trial
REMINDERS FOR FACE-TO-FACE TRIAL
3. WITNESSES
3.1. Only one person at a time can speak (“One Mouth Rule”).1
3.2. All persons should observe courtesy.
3.3. A witness who is allowed to speak should always state his/her name, e.g.
Mrs. Lim, Mr. Reyes, etc., before speaking so the stenographer will accurately
identify the person speaking.
3.4. Only a witness who has been allowed and recognized by the Judge can
speak.2
3.5. The witness will address all questions/answers to the Judge and not to the
other party, counsel or witness.3
3.6. Do not interrupt a witness but raise your hand to ask permission to
reply/respond or supplement.
3.7. Ask for equal opportunity and time to reply/respond or supplement.
3.8. Witnesses shall not pose questions to other witnesses (except for expert
witnesses allowed by the Judge to pose questions to other expert
witnesses).4
1
Sec. 24.6(c).
2
Sec. 24.6(c).
3
Sec. 24.6(d).
4
Sec. 24.6(e) and Sec. 24.11.