JULY 2012 - PHILIPPINE JURISPRUDENCE

CASE NUMBERCASE TITLE
A.M. No. P-11-2965/
A.M. No. P-10-2752

July 31, 2012
Commission on Audit, represented by Atty. Francisco R. Velasco vs. Arlene B. Asetre, Clerk of Court, MTC, Ocampo, Camarines Sur/
Re: Financial Audit conducted in the MTC, Ocampo, Camarines Sur
A.M. No. 11-7-10-SC
July 31, 2012
Re: COA Opinion on the Computation of the Appraised Value of the Properties Purchased by the Retired Chief/Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
G.R. No. 189041
July 31, 2012
Civil Service Commission vs. Dr. Agnes Quida P. Yu
G.R. No. 179265
July 30, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Cristina Gustafsson
G.R. No. 194945
July 30, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Alex Watamama y Esil @ Alex
G.R. No. 198554
July 30, 2012
Major General Carlos F. Garcia, AFP (Ret.) vs. The Executive Secretary, representing the Office of the President; The Secretary of National Defense Voltaire T. Gazmin; The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Gen. Eduardo SL. Oban, Jr., and Lt. Gen. Gaudencio S. Pangilinan, AFP (Ret.) Director, Bureau of Corrections
G.R. No. 192591
July 30, 2012
Efren L. Alvarez vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 181491
July 30, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Henry Arcillas
G.R. No. 188612
July 30, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Diosdado Camat and Mamerto Dulay
A.M. No. P-11-2952
July 30, 2012
Anecita Panaligan vs. Clerk of Court II Ethelda B. Valente, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Patnoñgon, Antique
A.M. No. MTJ-12-1804
July 30, 2012
City Prosecutor Armando P. Abanado vs. Judge Abraham A. Bayona, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Branch 7, Bacolod City
G.R. No. 176251
July 25, 2012
Alfonso Lagaya y Tamondong vs. People of the Philippines, et al.
G.R. No. 185460
July 25, 2012
Edwin Fajardo and Reynaldo Coralde vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 132073 &
G.R. No. 132361

July 25, 2012
Remman Enterprises, Inc. vs. Hon. Ernesto D. Garilao in his capacity as Secretary of DAR, et al./
Eduardo Adriano, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al..
G.R. No. 168771
July 25, 2012
Roberto Dipad and Sandra Dipad vs. Sps. Rolando Olivan and Brigida Olivan, and Rubio Guijon Madrigallo
G.R. No. 180036
July 25, 2012
Situs Development Corporation, et al. vs. Asiatrust Bank, et al.
A.M. No. P-11-2983
July 25, 2012
Ruby C. Campomanes vs. Nancy S. Violon, Clerk of Court IV, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Office of the Clerk of Court, Oroquieta City
A.M. No. P-12-3062
July 25, 2012
Normandy R. Bautista vs. Marking G. Cruz, Sheriff IV, Regional Trial Court, Br. 53, Rosales, Pangasinan
A.M. No. RTJ-12-2317
July 25, 2012
Atty. Felino U. Bangalan vs. Judge Benjamin D. Turgano, RTC, Br. 15, Laoag City
G.R. No. 192377
July 25, 2012
Cesar V. Madriaga, Jr. vs. China Banking Corporation
G.R. No. 198589
July 25, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals, Fourt Division and Julieta G. Ando
G.R. No. 183987
July 25, 2012
Asiatrust Development Bank vs. Carmelo H. Tuble
A.C. No. 7360
July 24, 2012
Atty. Policarpio I. Catalan, Jr. vs. Atty. Joselito M. Silvosa
B.M. No. 2112
July 24, 2012
In Re: Petition Re-acquire the Privilege to Practice Law in the Philippines, Epifanio B. Muneses
G.R. No. 185806
July 24, 2012
Generoso Abellanosa, et al. vs. Commission on Audit and National Housing Authority
G.R. No. 193636
July 24, 2012
Marynette R. Gamboa vs. P/Ssupt. Marlou C. Chan, etc., et al.
G.R. No. 196425
July 24, 2012
Prospero A. Pichay, Jr. vs. Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs-Investigative and Adjudicatory Division, et al.
G.R. Nos. 171359/
171755/171776

July 18, 2012
Benjamin A. Umipag vs. People of the Philippines/Renato B. Palomo and Margie C. Mabitad vs. People of the Philippines/Carmencita Fontanilla-Payabyab vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 192999
July 18, 2012
Diamond Farms, Inc. vs. Diamond Farm Workers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Eliseo Emanel, Voltaire Lopez, Ruel Romero, Patricio Capricio, Ernesto Fatallo, Zosimo Gomez and 100 John Does
G.R. No. 176570
July 18, 2012
Spouses Ramon Villuga and Mercedita Villuga vs. Kelly Hardware and Construction Supply Inc., represented by Ernesto V. Yu, Executive Vice-President and General Manager
A.M. No. MTJ-10-1770
July 18, 2012
Office of Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator vs. Judge Ignacio B. Macarine, MCTC, Gen. Luna, Surigao del Norte
G.R. No. 200922
July 18, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Cesar Concepcion y Bulanio
G.R. No. 172829
July 18, 2012
Rosa H. Fenequito, Corazon E. Hernandez and Lauro H. Rodriguez vs. Bernardo Vergara, Jr.
G.R. No. 187425
July 18, 2012
Commissioner of Customs vs. Agfha Incorporated
G.R. No. 190810
July 18, 2012
Lorenza C. Ongco vs. Valeriana Ungco Dalisay
G.R. No. 153511
July 18, 2012
Legend Hotel [Manila], owned by Titatium Corporation, et al. vs. Hernani S. Realuyo, also known as Joey Roa
G.R. No. 159746
July 18, 2012
Spouses Ramon Mendiola and Araceli vs. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum, et al.
G.R. No. 181250
July 18, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Emmalyn Dela Cerna y Quindao @ "Inday", et al., accused; Regie Medenceles y Istil
G.R. No. 191109
July 18, 2012
Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) vs. City of Parañaque
G.R. No. 180027
July 18, 2012
Republic of the Philippines vs. Michael C. Santos, et al., etc.
G.R. No. 183573
July 18, 2012
Dizon Copper Silver Mines, Inc. vs. Dr. Luis D. Dizon
G.R. No. 185527
July 18, 2012
Harry L. Go, Tonny Ngo Jerry Ngo and Jane Go vs. The People of the Philippines and Highdone Company, Ltd., et al.
G.R. No. 193679
July 18, 2012
C.F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc., et al. vs. Joel D. Taok
G.R. No. 175552
July 18, 2012
Spouses Rolando D. Soller and Nenita T. Soller vs. Heirs of Jeremias Ulayao, namely, Nelson Ulayao, Ferelyn Ulayao-Del Mundo, et al.
G.R. No. 171514
July 18, 2012
Republic of the Philippines vs. Domingo Espinosa
G.R. No. 192450
July 23, 2012
Santiago V. Soquillo vs. Jorge P. Tortola
G.R. No. 198860
July 23, 2012
Abraham Rimando vs. Naguilan Emission Testing Center, Inc., etc., et al.
G.R. No. 202242
July 17, 2012
Francisco I. Chavez vs. Judicial and Bar Council, Sen. Francis Joseph G. Escudero and Rep. Niel C. Tupaz, Jr.
A.M. No. P-11-3024
July 17, 2012
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Ma. Irissa G. Musni, Court Legal Researcher II RTC, Judicial Region III, Branch 36, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
A.M. No. RJ-10-2257
July 17, 2012
Criselda C. Gacad vs. Judge Hilarion P. Clapis, Jr., RTC, Br. 3, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley
G.R. No. 200242
July 17, 2012
Chief Justice Renato C. Corona vs. Senate of the Philippines sitting as an Impeachment Court, BPI, Phil. Savings Bank, et al.
G.R. No. 195770
July 17, 2012
Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., Sergio Tadeo and Nelson Alcantara vs. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa and Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
A.M. No. P-09-2647
July 17, 2012
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Lunalinda M. Peradilla, Clerk of Court II, MCTC, E1 Nido-Linapacan, Palawan
G.R. No. 178477
July 16, 2012
Heirs of Ramon B. Gayares, represented by Emelinda Gayares, et al. vs. Pacific Asia Overseas Shipping Corp. and Kuwait Oil Tanker S.A.K.
G.R. Nos. 170071 & 170125
July 16, 2012
Heirs of Jose Marcial K. Ochoa, namely: Ruby B. Ochoa, et al. vs. G & S Transport Corporation/G & S Transport Corporation vs. Heirs of Jose Marcial K. Ochoa, namely: Ruby B. Ochoa, et al.
G.R. No. 181995
July 16, 2012
Bibiano C. Elegir vs. Philippine Airlines, Inc.
G.R. No. 187316
July 16, 2012
Wonder Book Corporation vs. Philippine Bank of Communications
A.M. No. MTJ-11-1779
July 16, 2012
Murphy Chu, et al. vs. Hon. Mario B. Capellan, Assisting Judge, MeTC, Br. 40, Quezon City
G.R. No. 154952
July 16, 2012
Hilarion F. Dimagiba, Irma Mendoza, and Ellen Rasco vs. Julita Espartero, Ma. Berndardita L. Carreon and Melina San Pedro
G.R. No. 198588
July 11, 2012
United Merchants Corporation vs. Country Bankers Insurance Corporation
G.R. No. 174893
July 11, 2012
Flordeliza Maria Reyes-Rayel vs. Philippine Luen Thai Holdings Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 167732
July 11, 2012
Team Pacific Corporation vs. Josephine Daza, etc.
G.R. No. 179545
July 11, 2012
Engr. Emelyne P. Cayetano, et al. vs. Colegio De San Juan De Letran-Calamba
G.R. No. 169272
July 11, 2012
National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Philippines, etc. vs. Alfredo S. Pascual, in his capacity as the Regional Executive Director, DENR, Regional Office No. 02
G.R. No. 170038
July 11, 2012
China Banking Corporation vs. Sps. Harry Ciriaco and Esther Ciriaco
A.C. No. 6910
July 11, 2012
Isaac C. Basilio, Perlita Pedrozo and Jun Basilio vs. Atty. Virgil R. Castro
G.R. No. 192250
July 11, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Hermogenes De Guzman @ Mong
G.R. No. 194785
July 11, 2012
Virgilio S. David vs. Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative, Inc.
A.M. No. P-06-2246
July 11, 2012
Lambayong Teachers and Employees Cooperative, represented in this act by its Manager, Gudelio S. Valeroso vs. Carlos P. Diaz, in his capacity as Sheriff IV, RTC, Branch 20, Tacurong City
G.R. No. 169957/
G.R. No. 171558

July 11, 2012
National Power Corporation vs. Sps. Florimon V. Lleto, et al./
Danilo Brillo, et al. vs. National Power Corporation
G.R. No. 171337
July 11, 2012
Benjamin Cua (Cua Hian Tek) vs. Wallem Philippines Shipping, Inc. and Advance Shipping Corporation
G.R. No. 185491
July 11, 2012
Julieta E. Bernardo vs. Andrew L. Tan
G.R. No. 189082
July 11, 2012
Josephine Ruiz vs. Wendel Osaka Realty Corp., et al.
G.R. No. 190102
July 11, 2012
Accenture, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 184300
July 11, 2012
Malayan Insurance Co., Inc. vs. Philippine First Insurance, Co., Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 173171
July 11, 2012
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) vs. New Dagupan Metro Gas Corporation, et al.
A.M. No. P-06-2241
July 10, 2012
Judge Pelagia Dalmacio-Joaquin vs. Nicomedes Dela Cruz, Process Server, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
A.C. No. 6622
July 10, 2012
Manuel G. Villatuya vs. Atty. Bede S. Tabalingcos
G.R. No. 172418
July 9, 2012
Nemesio V. Saycon (deceased), substituted by his heirs, Joven V. Saycon and Spouse Eillen G. Saycon, et al. vs. Anacieta Barot Vda. De Tulabing, Dionisio B. Tulabing, et al.
G.R. No. 193089
July 9, 2012
Roseña Fontelar Ogawa vs. Elizabeth Gache Menigishi
G.R. No. 194608
July 9, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Antonio Baraoil
G.R. No. 192885
July 4, 2012
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority vs. Honorable Court of Appeals and Subic International Hotel Corporation
G.R. No. 171050
July 4, 2012
Far East Bank and Trust Company (now Bank of the Philippine Islands) vs. Tentmakers Group, Inc., Gregoria Pilares Santos and Rhoel P. Santos
G.R. No. 183260
July 4, 2012
Philippine Sports Commission, Cesar Pradas, Noel Elnar, Emereciana Samson, Cesar Abalon, Julia Llanto, Edgardo Mateo and Eric Buhain vs. Dear John Services, Inc.
G.R. No. 175851
July 4, 2012
Emilia Lim vs. Mindanao Wines & Liqour Galleria a Single Proprietorship Business Outfit Owned by Evelyn S. Valdevieso
G.R. No. 182059
July 4, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Camilo D. Nicart and Manuel T. Capanpan
G.R. No. 184482
July 4, 2012
Bethel Realty and Development Corporation vs. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, et al.
G.R. No. 180245
July 4, 2012
Philippine International Air Terminals Co., Inc. vs. Tekanaka Corporation and Asahikosan Corporation
G.R. No. 172438
July 4, 2012
Metropolitan Cebu Water District vs. Mactan Rock Industries, Inc.
G.R. No. 172035
July 4, 2012
Fernando Q. Miguel vs. The Hon. Sandiganbayan
G.R. No. 176556
July 4, 2012
Brigido B. Quia vs. Rita C. Quiao, et al.
G.R. No. 189755
July 4, 2012
Emeteria Liwag vs. Happy Glen Loop Homeowners Association, Inc.
G.R. No. 161090 &
G.R. No. 161092

July 4, 2012
Sps. Romeo LL. Plopenio and Rosielinda Plopenio, etc. vs. Department of Agrarian Reform, et al./
Eduardo LL. Plopenio, etc. vs. Department of Agrarian Reform, et al.
G.R. No. 175123
July 4, 2012
Moldex Realty, Inc. and Anselmo Agero vs. Sps. Ricardo J. Villabona and Gilda G. Villabona, and Eduardo J. Villabona
A.M. No. P-12-3067
July 4, 2012
Rhea Airene P. Katague, et al. vs. Jerry A. Ledesma, Sheriff IV, RTC, Br. 48, Bacolod City
G.R. No. 189767
July 3, 2012
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) vs. Commission on Audit and Reynaldo A. Villar, Chairman, Commission on Audit
A.M. No. P-06-2186 &
A.M. No. P-12-3026

July 3, 2012
Filomena B. Consolacion vs. Lydia S. Gambito, Court Stenographer, MCTC, Binalonan, Pangasinan/
Judge Emma S. Ines-Parajas vs. Lydia S. Gambito, Court Stenographer, MCTC, Binalonan, Pangasinan
G.R. No. 182069
July 3, 2012
Arnold D. Vicencio vs. Hon. Reynaldo A. Villar, et al.
G.R. No. 187298
July 3, 2012
Jamar M. Kulayan, et al. vs. Gov. Abdusakur M. Tan etc., et al.
G.R. No. 189767
July 3, 2012
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) vs. Commission on Audit and Reynaldo A. Villar, Chairman, Commission on Audit
A.M. No. P-06-2186 &
A.M. No. P-12-3026

July 3, 2012
Filomena B. Consolacion vs. Lydia S. Gambito, Court Stenographer, MCTC, Binalonan, Pangasinan/
Judge Emma S. Ines-Parajas vs. Lydia S. Gambito, Court Stenographer, MCTC, Binalonan, Pangasinan
G.R. No. 182069
July 3, 2012
Arnold D. Vicencio vs. Hon. Reynaldo A. Villar, et al.
G.R. No. 187298
July 3, 2012
Jamar M. Kulayan, et al. vs. Gov. Abdusakur M. Tan etc., et al.
G.R. No. 155680
July 2, 2012
First Leverage and Services Group, Inc. vs. Solid Builders, Inc.
G.R. No. 194581
July 2, 2012
People of the Philippines vs. Danilo Mirasol Agustin, et al., accused; Danilo Mirasol Agustin, accused-appellant
G.R. No. 198585
July 2, 2012
Republic of the Philippines vs. Metro Index Realty and Development Corporation
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