Testimony or deposition at a former proceeding
The testimony or deposition of a witness deceased or unable to testify, given in a former case or proceeding, judicial or administrative, involving the same parties and subject matter, may be given in evidence against the adverse party who had the OPPORTUNITY TO CROSS-EXAMINE him. (Section 47 of Rule 130 of the Rules of Court)
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