Testimony of a witness out of the islands may be taken by deposition.
Section 354
SEC. 354. Testimony of a witness out of the islands may be taken by deposition. — Testimony of a witness out of the Philippine Islands may be taken by deposition in an action at any time after the service of a summons or the appearance of the defendant; and, in the special proceeding, at any time after a question of fact has arisen therein.