What is parental and filial privilege in giving testimonies?

By Persida Acosta

Oct 02, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

My aunt recently received a subpoena to testify in a petition filed against her stepdaughter for the deletion of the surname 'Perez' from her certificate of live birth. However, my aunt does not want to testify. From my research, I learned that the court cannot compel my aunt to testify because she is an ascendant of her stepdaughter and may be covered by testimonial privilege. Please enlighten me.

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