Examination  Of  Witness  For  The Prosecution

Sec.  15.  Examination  of  witness  for  the  prosecution.–  When  it  is satisfactorily appears that a witness for the prosecution is too sick or infirm  to appear at  the trial as directed by the  court, of has to leave  the  Philippines  with  no  definite  date  of  returning,  he  may forthwith  be  conditionally  examined  before  the  court  where  the case is pending. Such examination, in the presence of the accused, or in his absence after reasonable notice to attend the examination has been served on him, shall be conducted in the same manner as an  examination  at  the  trial.  Failure  or  refusal  of  the  accused  to attend  the  examination  at  the  trial.  Failure  or  refusal  of  the accused to attend the examination after notice shall be considered a  waiver.  The  statement  taken  may  be  admitted  in  behalf  of  or against the accused.