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G.R.No.206404 | 2,022 | CONCEPCION CHUA GAW, PETITIONER, VS. SUY BEN CHUA AND FELISA CHUA, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This petition for review on certiorari assails the August 17, 2012 Decision and the March 20, 2013 Resolution of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CV No. 94669.The Antecedents:Subjects of contention in this case are the following pieces of real property located in Hagonoy, Bulacan: (1) A 2,319-square-mete... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The assailed August 17, 2012 Decision and the March 20, 2013 Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 94669 are hereby AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR206404 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 3,473 | 0 | 32 | |
G.R.No.123172 | 1,997 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLE, VS. FELIX DE GUIA Y QUIRINO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
Accused-appellant Felix de Guia y Quirino interposes the instant appeal against the decision dated August 14, 1995 of the Regional Trial Court of the National Capital Judicial Region (Quezon City, Branch 92) which [REDACTED] him of the crime of murder. Disposed thus the trial court: WHEREFORE, the Court find... | The issue of whether or not the trial court erred in [REDACTED] accused-appellant based on circumstantial evidence has been rendered [REDACTED] because, as shown above, the culpability of accused-appellant is sufficiently supported by direct evidence. However, in order to appease accused-appellant’s mind, the Court wil... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the appealed decision is hereby AFFIRMED in all respects except for the above modifications. SO ORDERED. | GR123172 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,469 | 979 | 18 |
G.R.Nos.145957-68 | 2,002 | OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, PETITIONER, VS. RUBEN ENOC, SUSANA B. ABAWAG, DOMINADOR D. DALA, CARLOS L. DENIA, ELVIRA I. LIM, TEODORO YOS, DIOMEDES E. MIRAFUENTES, JOSEFINA L. TUNGAL, EMMA L. BERNALES, LETICIA LAGUNSAY, AND EVANGELINE GALLITO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This is a petition for review on certiorari of the order, dated October 7, 2000, of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 19 of Digos, Davao del Sur, [REDACTED] Criminal Case Nos. 374(97) to 385(97) against respondents.The antecedent facts are as follows:Respondents were employed at the Office of the Southern Cul... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the order, dated October 7, 2000, of the Regional Trial Court, branch 19 of Digos, Davao del Sur is SET ASIDE and Criminal Case Nos. 374(97) to 385(97) are hereby REINSTATED and the Regional Trial Court is ORDERED to try and decide the same.SO ORDERED. | GR145957 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,131 | 0 | 47 | |
G.R.No.175334 | 2,008 | SPS. DOMINGO M. BELEN AND DOMINGA P. BELEN, HEREIN REPRESENTED BY THEIR ATTORNEY- IN-FACT NERY B. AVECILLA, PETITIONERS, VS. HON. PABLO R. CHAVEZ, PRESIDING JUDGE, RTC-BRANCH 87, ROSARIO, BATANGAS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS ACTING UNDER HIS ORDERS AND SPS. SILVESTRE N. PACLEB AND PATRICIA A. PACLEB, REPRESENTED HEREIN BY T... | ==========
This is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the Decision and Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 88731. The appellate court's decision [REDACTED] the petition for certiorari which sought to nullify the orders of the Regional Trial ... | ==========
Accordingly, the orders dated 7 July 2004 and 2 February 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Rosario. Batangas, Branch 87 are SET ASIDE. The RTC is also ordered to GIVE DUE COURSE to the Notice of Appeal filed by Atty. Culvera on 06 January 2004 . Costs against private respondents.SO ORDERED. | GR175334 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 3,557 | 0 | 53 | |
G.R.No.200075 | 2,018 | SALIC MAPANDI Y DIMAAMPAO, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. | ==========
Before us is an appeal by way of petition for review on certiorari from the 20 December 2011 Decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR H.C. No. 04535. The instant petition was [REDACTED] after we [REDACTED] Salic Mapandi y Dimaampao's (Mapandi) motion for reconsideration and [REDACTED] our earlier ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the 20 December 2011 Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR H.C. No. 04535 is REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Salic Mapandi y Dimaampao is hereby ACQUITTED for failure of the prosecution to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. He is ordered immediately RELEASED from detent... | GR200075 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 3,055 | 0 | 108 | |
G.R.No.210266 | 2,017 | ANTHONY DE SILVA CRUZ, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The possession and use of a counterfeit credit card is considered access device fraud and is punishable by law. To successfully sustain a [REDACTED] for possession and use of a counterfeit access device, the prosecution must present not only the access device but also any evidence that proves that the access... | The issues for resolution are:First, whether the prosecution was able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that petitioner was guilty of violating Section 9(a) and (e) of Republic Act No. 8484. Corollary to this is whether the counterfeit access device can still be presented in trial despite not having been presented and m... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Petition is DENIED for lack of merit. The Decision dated July 4, 2013 and Resolution dated November 26, 2013 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR. No. 33756 are AFFIRMED.The Motion for Leave of Court to File Supplemental Petition for Review on Certiorari dated November 30, 2015 is DENIED in v... | GR210266 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,974 | 2,050 | 62 |
G.R.No.256233 | 2,023 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. NIXON CABANILLA Y CRISOLOGO, MICHAEL CABARDO Y CORDEVILLA, AND GOMER VALMEO Y COMILANG, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS. | ==========
The fight against illegal drugs often tempts law enforcers to overstep their authority when apprehending drug offenders. Regrettably, this overreach disregards constitutional guarantees against unlawful searches and arrests. While we fully support the commitment of law enforcers to protect our community from... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, the appeal is GRANTED. The Decision dated June 2, 2020 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 12689 is REVERSED. For failure of the prosecution to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt, NIXON CABANILLA y CRISOLOGO, MICHAEL CABARDO y CORDEVILLA, and GOMER VALMEO y COMILANG are ACQUITTED of... | GR256233 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 7,091 | 0 | 131 | |
G.R.No.97347 | 1,999 | JAIME G. ONG, PETITIONER, VS. THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS, SPOUSES MIGUEL K. ROBLES AND ALEJANDRO M. ROBLES, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Before us is a petition for review on certiorari from the judgment rendered by the Court of Appeals which, except as to the award of exemplary damages, [REDACTED] the decision of the Regional Trial Court of Lucena City, Branch 60, setting aside the "Agreement of Purchase and Sale" entered into by herein peti... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the decision rendered by the Court of Appeals is hereby AFFIRMED with the MODIFICATION that respondent spouses are ordered to return to petitioner the sum of P48,680.00 in addition to the amounts already awarded. Costs against petitioner.SO ORDERED. | GR97347 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,017 | 0 | 40 | |
G.R.No.121765 | 1,997 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. RANDOLF MONTEALTO Y BOLDA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
Much has been written about rape as a dastardly and despicable offense which is universally condemned, and which in this country is declared as a heinous crime which could be punishable by death. That extreme legal retribution, however, cannot be imposed in the case at bar since, by the accident of time, the... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, the appealed judgment of the trial court is hereby AFFIRMED in toto, with costs against accused-appellant Randolf Montealto y Bolda.SO ORDERED. | GR121765 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,560 | 0 | 23 | |
G.R.No.178610 | 2,010 | HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORP., LTD. STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN, (NOW HSBC RETIREMENT TRUST FUND, INC.) PETITIONER, VS. SPOUSES BIENVENIDO AND EDITHA BROQUEZA, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
G.R. No. 178610 is a petition for review assailing the Decision promulgated on 30 March 2006 by the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 62685. The appellate court [REDACTED] the petition filed by Fe Gerong (Gerong) and Spouses Bienvenido and Editha Broqueza (spouses Broqueza) and [REDACTED] the consolida... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we GRANT the petition. The Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 62685 promulgated on 30 March 2006 is REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The decision of Branch 139 of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City in Civil Case No. 00-787, as well as the decision of Branch 61 of the Metropolitan Trial... | GR178610 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,658 | 0 | 81 | |
G.R.No.212471 | 2,019 | MARIA LUZ AVILA BOGNOT, PETITIONER, V. PINIC INTERNATIONAL (TRADING) CORPORATION/CD-R KING, NICHOLSON SANTOS, AND HENRY T. NGO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, assailing the Decision dated December 5, 2013 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G..R. SP. No. 120719. The CA's Resolution dated May 5, 2014, denying petitioner's motion for reconsideration is likewise impugned herein. This peti... | The core issue in this case is whether petitioner was illegally [REDACTED] from employment. This petition, however, focuses on the argument that PAMS is a mere labor-only contractor, having no substantial capital or investment and direct supervision over her. As such, petitioner argues that the employer-employee relati... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the instant petition is DENIED. The Decision dated December 5, 2013 and the Resolution dated May 5, 2014 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP. No. 120719 are hereby AFFIRMED. SO ORDERED. | GR212471 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,089 | 992 | 37 |
G.R.No.109957 | 1,996 | ANTONIO NAVALE, FULGENCIO ABUHAN, LEONARDO NOVO, FILEMON VALDEHUEZA, RODOLFO SANGA, ROGELIO SANGA, LYNITA VALDEHUEZA QUIRANTE, TEODORA LIAMSO, MONICA NACASABOG, LEONILA NOBLE, PETRONILA ALLA, GRACE SISON, REBECCA MARAON, APOLONIA SANICO, ROMEO YAMSON, EUFRACIA REGAHAL, NATIVIDAD MANAGBANAG, JASMIN
ANANETA, REX MAXILUM... | ==========
Petitioners question the decision of the Court of Appeals [REDACTED] the decision of the Regional Trial Court (Branch XX) of Cagayan de Oro City [REDACTED] the petition for certiorari in Special Civil Action No. 10804.The facts are the following:Private respondents filed an action for forcible entry and dama... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the decision of the Court of Appeals is hereby AFFIRMED in toto.SO ORDERED. | GR109957 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,641 | 0 | 15 | |
G.R.No.171634 | 2,011 | LEONARDO S. UMALE, SUBSTITUTED BY CLARISSA VICTORIA UMALE,[1] PETITIONER, VS. ATTY. ALFREDO VILLAMOR, JR., RESPONDENT. | ==========
This is a petition for review of the Resolution of the Board of Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in CBD Case No. 05-417 [REDACTED] the Complaint for Disbarment filed by petitioner against respondent.On April 22, 2005, petitioner filed a Complaint for Disbarment before the Commission on Bar ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The Resolution dated December 17, 2005 of the Board of Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in CBD Case No. 05-1471 dismissing the case for disbarment is hereby AFFIRMED.Costs against petitioner.SO ORDERED. | GR171634 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 5,158 | 0 | 40 | |
A.C.No.14347 | 2,026 | IN RE: DATED JUNE 26, 2024 OF THE SPECIAL THIRD DIVISION, THIS COURT, IN A.C. NO. 12472, VS. ATTY. GERARDO WILFREDO L. ALBERTO, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The CaseThis case arose from a disbarment complaint filed by Atty. Gerardo Wilfredo L. Alberto (Atty. Alberto) against Atty. Chad Rodolfo M. Miel (Atty. Miel) on June 10, 2016 in CBD Case No. 16-4982. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Commission on Bar Discipline (CBD) found that Atty. Alberto deli... | ==========
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ACCORDINGLY, the Court finds respondent Atty. Gerardo Wilfredo L. Alberto GUILTY of violation of Canon II (Propriety), Sections 1, 8, and 11, as well as Canon III (Fidelity), Sections 2 and 7 of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability. He is DISBARRED from the practice of law and his name ... | GR14347 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC_RULING_ONLY (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_lawyer | 3,651 | 2 | 151 |
G.R.No.108491 | 1,998 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES. PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. SERGIO AMAMAMPANG, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
In the early morning of 8 November 1991, SPO1 Placido Flores, a member of the Philippine National Police in Carmen, Bohol, was fatally hacked with a scythe and shot with a .38 caliber revolver in the home of appellant Sergio Amamangpang in Guadalupe, Carmen, Bohol. On 17 January 1992, appellant was charged w... | WHETHER OR NOT THE KILLING IS JUSTIFIED AS AN ACT OF DEFENSE OF HONOR.II. WHETHER OR NOT THE KILLING HAS THE CHARACTER OF DEATH UNDER EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES AS PROVIDED FOR PROVIDED FOR UNDER ARTICLE 247 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES.ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS1. The trial court erred in finding the presence... | ==========
WHEREFORE, appellant Sergio Amamangpang is hereby found guilty beyond the reasonable doubt of the crime of homicide for the killing of SPO1 Placido Flores and shall suffer the indeterminate penalty of six (6) years and one (1) day of prision mayor minimum as minimum penalty to twelve (12) years and one (1) d... | GR108491 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,746 | 2,202 | 356 |
G.R.No.160739 | 2,013 | ANITA MANGILA, PETITIONER, VS. JUDGE HERIBERTO M. PANGILINAN, ASST.CITY PROSECUTOR II LUCIA JUDY SOLINAP, AND NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (DIRECTOR REYNALDO WYCOCO), RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Restraint that is lawful and pursuant to a court process cannot be inquired into through habeas corpus.AntecedentsOn June 16, 2003, seven criminal complaints charging petitioner Anita Mangila and four others with syndicated estafa in violation of Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Presiden... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Court AFFIRMS the resolutions promulgated on October 14, 2003 and November 19, 2003 in C.A.-G.R. SP No. 79745; and ORDERS the petitioner to pay the costs of suit.SO ORDERED. | GR160739 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,485 | 0 | 32 | |
G.R.No.213009 | 2,019 | BOOKMEDIA PRESS, INC. AND BENITO J. BRIZUELA, PETITIONERS, VS. LEONARDO* SINAJON** AND YANLY ABENIR, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This case is an appeal from the Decision dated September 11, 2013 and Resolution dated June 9, 2014 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 127981.The facts:Petitioner Bookmedia Press, Inc. (Bookmedia) is a local printing company. Petitioner Benito J. Brizuela (Brizuela), on the other hand, is the pre... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the petition for review on certiorari is DENIED. The Decision dated September 11, 2013 and the Resolution dated June 9, 2014 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 127981 are AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION in that the order directing petitioners Bookmedia Press, Inc. and Benito... | GR213009 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 2,424 | 0 | 113 | |
G.R.No.173023 | 2,008 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES APPELLEE, VS. RESURRECCION RANIN, JR. Y JAMALI, APPELLANT. | ==========
For review are the Decision dated October 26, 2005 and Resolution dated March 1, 2006 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 00424. The Court of Appeals had [REDACTED] the Decision dated July 8, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 219, Quezon City which [REDACTED] appellant Resurreccion Ranin, ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the assailed Decision and Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 00424 are hereby AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION. In view of Rep. Act No. 9346 prohibiting the imposition of the death penalty, appellant Ranin is hereby sentenced to reclusion perpetua without possibility of parole. The awa... | GR173023 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 2,757 | 0 | 93 | |
G.R.No.200713 | 2,013 | MARIO REYES, PETITIONER, VS. HEIRS OF PABLO FLORO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
The CaseBefore us is a petition for review on certiorari assailing the Decision dated 21 December 2010 and Resolution dated 13 February 2012 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 100857, which [REDACTED] the Resolution dated 16 May 2007 of the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board in DARAB Cas... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we DENY the petition. We AFFIRM the Decision dated 21 December 2010 and Resolution dated 13 February 2012 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 100857.SO ORDERED. | GR200713 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 5,549 | 0 | 31 | |
G.R.No.165641 | 2,010 | ENGR. RANULFO C. FELICIANO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS GENERAL MANAGER OF THE LEYTE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (LMWD), TACLOBAN CITY, PETITIONER, NAPOLEON G. ARANEZ, IN HIS CAPACITY AS PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF "NO TAX, NO IMPAIRMENT OF CONTRACTS COALITION, INC.," PETITIONER-IN-INTERVENTION, VS. HON. CORNELIO C. GISON, UNDERS... | ==========
Before this Court is the Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD) through its General Manager, Engr. Ranulfo C. Feliciano, which seeks to [REDACTED] the July 14, 2004 decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) that in turn [REDACTED] t... | The question is a long-settled matter that LMWD and the Coalition seek to revive and to re-litigate in their respective petitions.The present petition is not the first instance that the petitioner LMWD, through Engr. Ranulfo C. Feliciano, has raised for determination by this Court the corporate classification of local ... | ==========
accordingly AFFIRM the decision of the Court of Appeals dated July 14, 2004 affirming the ruling of the Court of Tax Appeals in CTA Case No. 6165. Costs against the petitioners.SO ORDERED. | GR165641 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,451 | 1,215 | 33 |
G.R.No.240337 | 2,022 | FRANCIS O. MORALES PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES RESPONDENT. | ==========
Before Us is a Motion for Reconsideration of this Court's Resolution dated September 21, 2020, which [REDACTED] the Decision dated March 15, 2018 and the Resolution dated June 22, 2018 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR No. 39341. The dispositive portion of the CA Decision reads: WHEREFORE, the Decis... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, petitioner Francis O. Morales (petitioner) should be held GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Reckless Imprudence resulting in Multiple Slight Physical Injuries and Damage to Property, as defined and penalized under Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code. However, petitioner should onl... | GR240337 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 12,753 | 0 | 3,461 | |
G.R.No.206362 | 2,018 | RHOMBUS ENERGY, INC., PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, RESPONDENT. | ==========
: At issue is whether or not the taxpayer is barred by the irrevocability rule in claiming for the refund of its excess and/or unutilized creditable withholding tax.The CaseThis appeal assails the decision promulgated on October 11, 2012 in CTA EB Case No. 803, whereby the Court of Tax Appeals En Banc (CTA E... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Court REVERSES and SETS ASIDE the decision promulgated on October 11, 2012 and the resolution issued on March 13, 2013 by the Court of Tax Appeals En Banc in CTA EB Case No. 803; REINSTATES the decision rendered on March 23, 2011 and the resolution issued on June 30, 2011 by the Court of Tax A... | GR206362 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 2,966 | 0 | 113 | |
G.R.No.134368 | 2,001 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. PACIFICO RONDILLA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
A sexual assault in whatever form is deplorable, and it indeed deserves the severe condemnation of society. Worse, this time once again, a father is charged with ravishing his own daughter even while his wife is enslaving herself in a foreign land just so the family could live somewhat comfortably.Pacifico R... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the judgment, dated 28 April 1998, of the court a quo convicting the accused, Pacifico Rondilla, of the crime charged is AFFIRMED but with MODIFICATION by only imposing upon him the penalty of reclusion perpetua instead of death. The damages awarded by the trial court are AFFIRMED except for the a... | GR134368 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,343 | 0 | 62 | |
G.R.Nos.105965-70 | 2,001 | GEORGE UY, PETITIONER, VS. THE HON. SANDIGANBAYAN, THE HON. OMBUDSMAN AND THE HON. ROGER C. BERBANO, SR., SPECIAL PROSECUTION OFFICER III, OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This petition for certiorari and prohibition seeks to annul and [REDACTED] the resolution of the Sandiganbayan denying petitioner's motion to quash the six (6) informations charging him with violation of Section 3 (e), R.A. No. 3019, as amended, and to permanently enjoin the respondents from proceeding with ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Resolution of the Sandiganbayan dated June 10, 1992 in Criminal Cases Nos. 16905-16910, is hereby ANNULLED and SET ASIDE. In lieu thereof, the Sandiganbayan is ordered to dismiss Criminal Cases Nos. 16905-16910, and to inform this Court of the action taken hereon within fifteen (15) days from ... | GR105965 | 2 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 3,456 | 0 | 56 | |
A.M.No.02-10-05-SC | 2,003 | RE: REPORT ON THE SERIES OF THEFT AND ROBBERY IN THE PREMISES OF THE SUPREME COURT | ==========
On October 14, 2002, Mr. Danilo C. Pablo, SC Chief Judicial Staff Officer, Security Division, Office of Administrative Services (OAS), submitted to the Office of Deputy Clerk of Court Eden T. Candelaria a final report on the investigation on the series of theft and robbery committed in various offices of the... | ==========
WHEREFORE, respondents AMANTE ALUMNO AND BERNARDO VIADO, both Watchmen II, Security Division, OAS-SC, are hereby found GUILTY of grave misconduct and are DISMISSED from the service with forfeiture of all benefits including leave credits, if any, and with prejudice to re-employment in any branch or agency of ... | GR02 | 33 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_matter | 2,155 | 0 | 73 | |
G.R.No.238298 | 2,020 | JOEL F. LATOGAN, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The Court is fully aware that procedural rules are not to be simply disregarded as they insure an orderly and speedy administration of justice. Nonetheless, it is equally true that courts are not enslaved by technicalities. They have the prerogative to relax compliance with procedural rules of even the most ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is GRANTED. The Resolutions dated September 29, 2015 and February 6, 2018 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 142093 are REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The Notice of Appeal filed by petitioner Joel F. Latogan before Branch 5, Regional Trial Court, Baguio City is hereby given DUE COURSE... | GR238298 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 2,941 | 0 | 81 | |
A.M.No.P-06-2253(FormerlyA.M.No.06-9-297-MTC) | 2,017 | THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, COMPLAINANT, V. ELIZABETH R. TENGCO, CLERK OF COURT II, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT, STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA, RESPONDENT.
[A.M. No. P-07-2360 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 06-2427-P), July 12, 2017]
JUDGE ELPIDIO R. CALIS, COMPLAINANT, V. ELIZABETH R. TENGCO, CLERK OF COURT II, MUNICIPAL T... | ==========
These consolidated administrative matters arose from (i) the Memorandum dated March 30, 2006 of Judge Elpidio R. Calis (Judge Calis), Presiding Judge, Municipal Trial Court (MTC), Sta. Cruz, Laguna addressed to then Court Administrator, now Associate Justice of the Court, Honorable Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr.... | ==========
WHEREFORE, Elizabeth R. Tengco is held liable for gross neglect of duty, dishonesty, and grave misconduct. The Financial Management Office, Office of the Court Administrator is hereby DIRECTED to: PROCESS the terminal leave benefits of Tengco, dispensing with the documentary requirements, and REMIT to the Mu... | GR06 | 44 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_matter | 5,129 | 0 | 253 | |
A.M.NO.P-06-2266(FORMERLYOCA-IPINO.03-1812-P) | 2,006 | ENCARNACION FLORES, COMPLAINANT, VS. ROMEO S. GATCHECO, JR. SHERIFF III, MTCC-BRANCH 1, SANTIAGO CITY, RESPONDENT. | ==========
Sheriff Romeo S. Gatcheco, Jr. is charged with abuse of authority and tardiness in the implementation of a Writ of Execution in a sworn complaint dated 23 October 2003 filed by Encarnacion L. Flores.Complainant claims that she is the plaintiff in Civil Case No. I-578, a complaint for a sum of money entitled ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, respondent Romeo S. Gatcheco, Jr., Sheriff III, MTCC, Branch 1, Santiago City is found GUILTY of inefficiency and incompetence in the performance of official duties, habitual tardiness and gross insubordination. In view of his previous dismissal, he is now FINED Twenty One Thousand Pesos (P21,000.... | GR_AMNOP062266FORMERLYOCAIPINO031812P | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_matter | 995 | 0 | 80 | |
A.C.No.10135 | 2,014 | EDGARDO AREOLA, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. MARIA VILMA MENDOZA, RESPONDENT. | ==========
This refers to the administrative complaint filed by Edgardo D. Areola (Areola) a.k.a. Muhammad Khadafy against Atty. Maria Vilma Mendoza (Atty. Mendoza), from the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for violation of her attorney’s oath of office, deceit, malpractice or other gross misconduct in office under Sect... | ==========
accordingly meted out the penalty of REPRIMAND, with the STERN WARNING that a repetition of the same or similar act will be dealt with more severely. SO ORDERED. | GR10135 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_lawyer | 1,905 | 0 | 29 | |
G.R.No.174980 | 2,011 | RADITO AURELIO Y REYES, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. | ==========
In resolving this petition for review on certiorari, we rely on two legal precepts. First, inconsistencies in the testimonies of prosecution witnesses that do not relate to the elements of the offense are too inconsequential to warrant a [REDACTED] of the trial court's judgment of [REDACTED]. Second, the def... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 29279 that affirmed with modification the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong, Branch 213, finding petitioner Radito Aurelio y Reyes guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violation of Sections 5 and 11, Arti... | GR174980 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 4,605 | 0 | 76 | |
G.R.No.198928 | 2,014 | CBK POWER COMPANY LIMITED, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, RESPONDENT. | ==========
: Assailed in this petition for review on certiorari are the Decision dated July 20, 2011 and the Resolution dated October 5, 2011 of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) En Banc in CTA EB Case No. 639, which [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] the Decision dated February 6, 2009, the Amended Decision dated February 8, 2010... | The Issue Before the CourtThe primordial issue for the Court’s resolution is whether or not the CTA En Banc correctly [REDACTED] CBK Power’s claim for refund for being prematurely filed.The Court’s RulingThe petition is meritorious.Executive Order No. 273, Series of 1987 or the original VAT law first allowed the refund... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is GRANTED. The Decision dated July 20, 2011 and the Resolution dated October 5, 2011 of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) En Banc in CTA EB Case No. 639 are hereby REVERSED and SET ASIDE. For reasons aforestated, the instant case is REMANDED to the CTA En Banc for resolution on the meri... | GR198928 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 695 | 844 | 59 |
G.R.No.118696 | 1,996 | RAMON S. OROSA, JOSE S. OROSA, LIZA O. TRINIDAD, MYRNA D. DESTURA AND ALFREDO S. MENDOZA, PETITIONER, VS. COURT OF APPEALS, BERTAN PRESS AND ANTONIO J. BERTOSO, RESPONDENT. | ==========
This is a petition for review on certiorari under Sec. 1, Rule 45, of the Rules of Court assailing the decision of respondent Court of Appeals dated 18 October 1994 in CA-G.R. SP No. 33854 as well as its resolution dated 20 January 1995 denying reconsideration thereof.Private respondents Bertan Press and Ant... | ==========
Consequently, the petition for review on certiorari cannot be granted. Resultantly, the instant petition is DENIED. The decision of respondent Court of Appeals dated 18 October 1994 as well as its resolution of 20 January 1995 is AFFIRMED. Costs against petitioners. SO ORDERED. | GR118696 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 982 | 0 | 44 | |
G.R.No.137675 | 2,000 | NOVERNIA P. NAGUIT, PETITIONER, VS. THE COURT OF APPEALS, OSLER U. PADUA AND NORBERTO B. MAGSAJO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
In a decision rendered on 15 October 1991, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Makati, Branch 133, found Rolando Naguit liable for violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, and ordered him to idemnify private respondent Osler U. Padua in the amount of P260,000.00 and to pay the costs of the action (Criminal Case No... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is GRANTED. The assailed decision and resolution of the Court of Appeals, promulgated on 18 November 1998 and 9 February 1999, respectively, are hereby SET ASIDE. This case is remanded to the trial court for further proceedings.SO ORDERED. | GR137675 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 1,482 | 0 | 42 | |
G.R.NO.161433 | 2,006 | SUSAN D. DEGOLLACION,* PETITIONER, VS REGISTER OF DEEDS OF CAVITE, AND PILAR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Challenged in this Petition for Review are the Decision dated January 17, 2003 and Resolution dated December 17, 2003 of the Court of Appeals in CA-GR CV No. 60761, "Susan D. Degollacion v. Register of Deeds of Cavite (Trece Martires City) and Pilar Development Corporation, Incorporated."Petitioner, Susan D.... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The assailed Decision dated January 17, 2003 and Resolution of the Court of Appeals dated December 17, 2003 in CA-GR. CV No. 60761 are AFFIRMED.Costs against petitioner.SO ORDERED. | GR161433 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,423 | 0 | 34 | |
G.R.No.116863 | 1,998 | KENG HUA PAPER PRODUCTS CO.
INC., PETITIONER, VS. COURT OF APPEALS; REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MANILA,
BR. 21; AND SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC., RESPONDENTS. | ==========
What is the nature of a bill of lading? When does a bill of lading become binding on a consignee? Will an alleged overshipment justify the consignee’s refusal to receive the goods described in the bill of lading? When may interest be computed on unpaid demurrage charges? Statement of the Case These are the m... | The Issues In its memorandum, petitioner submits the following issues: “I. Whether or not petitioner had accepted the bill of lading; II. Whether or not the award of the sum of P67,340.00 to private respondent was proper; III. Whether or not petitioner was correct in not accepting the overshipment; IV. Whether or not t... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the assailed Decision is hereby AFFIRMED with the MODIFICATION that the legal interest of six percent per annum shall be computed from September 28, 1990 until its full payment before finality of judgment. The rate of interest shall be adjusted to twelve percent per annum, computed from the time s... | GR116863 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 739 | 2,878 | 69 |
G.R.No.214772 | 2,016 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ELSON SANTUILLE @ "BORDADO" @ ELTON SANTUILLE @ "BORDADO," ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
This is an appeal assailing the Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-H.C. No. 05823 dated 27 February 2014 which [REDACTED] the appeal of appellant Elson Santuille and [REDACTED] with [REDACTED] the Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of the City of Manila, Branch 42, in Criminal Case No. 10... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Decision dated 27 February 2014 of the Court of Appeals, Special Second Division, in CA-G.R. CR-H.C. No. 05823, finding Elson Santuille @ "Bordado" @ Elton Santuille @ "Bordado" guilty of murder in Criminal Case No. 10-274400 is AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION. Appellant is not... | GR214772 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 1,470 | 0 | 121 | |
G.R.No.147392 | 2,004 | BENEDICTO ERNESTO R. BITONIO, JR., PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT AND CELSO D. GANGAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
: The instant petition filed under Rule 64 of the Revised Rules of Court seeks the annulment of the Decision of the Commission on Audit (COA) dated January 30, 2001 denying the petitioner’s motion for the reconsideration of the COA Notices of Disallowance Nos. 98-008-101 (95) and 98-017-101 (97) dated July 3... | The issue in this case is whether or not the COA correctly disallowed the per diems received by the petitioner for his attendance in the PEZA Board of Directors’ meetings as representative of the Secretary of Labor.We rule in the affirmative.The COA anchors the disallowance of per diems in the case of Civil Liberties U... | ==========
IN LIGHT OF THE FOREGOING, the petition is DISMISSED. The assailed decision of the COA is AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR147392 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 761 | 2,149 | 19 |
G.R.No.182970 | 2,014 | EMILIANO S. SAMSON, PETITIONER, VS. SPOUSES JOSE AND GUILLERMINA GABOR, TANAY RURAL BANK, INC., AND REGISTER OF DEEDS OF MORONG, RIZAL, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Before the Court is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court seeking to reverse and [REDACTED] the Order dated August 18, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Pasig City in Civil Case No. 70750 and Decision dated May 9, 2008 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CV No. 8... | The issue to be resolved is limited to whether or not said rule was properly applied, which will only involve a review of the complaint, the motions to [REDACTED], and the trial court’s order of [REDACTED], but not the probative value of the evidence submitted nor the truthfulness or falsity of the facts. Considering, ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the instant petition is DENIED. The Order dated August 18, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City in Civil Case No. 70750 and Decision dated May 9, 2008 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 88335 are hereby AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR182970 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,352 | 3,978 | 48 |
G.R.No.273931 | 2,026 | EDGAR SILVANO Y DOLLAR, JR., PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. | ==========
: Via this Petition for Review on Certiorari filed under Rule 45 of the Revised Rules of Court, petitioner Edgar Silvano y Dollar, Jr. (Silvano), expostulates against the Decision and the Resolution of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR No. 47174. In the assailed Decision, the CA [REDACTED] the Judgment... | ==========
the issues for the Court's resolution revolve around:One, whether Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9165 applies to non-drug items seized under a search warrant issued and executed for violations of the said law;Two, whether the seized American Express credit cards were in plain view, thereby allowing their war... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, the Petition for Review on Certiorari is GRANTED. The November 24, 2023 Decision and the May 17, 2024 Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 47174 are REVERSED. Petitioner Edgar Silvano y Dollar, Jr. is ACQUITTED of the crime under Section 9(e) of Republic Act No. 8484 for failure ... | GR273931 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC_ALL (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,343 | 4,076 | 71 |
G.R.No.98060 | 1,997 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. SATURNINA SALAZAR Y PALANAS, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
As her defense in this appeal, appellant alleges violation of her constitutional rights against warrantless search and seizure, and to counsel during custodial investigations. However, the search, being merely an incident of a legitimate buy-bust operation against illegal drugs, needed no warrant. And while ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the appealed Decision convicting appellant Saturnina Salazar y Palanas of the crime of violation of Section 4, Article II of Republic Act. No 6425, as amended, is hereby AFFIRMED subject to the MODIFICATION that appellant shall suffer the indeterminate sentence of four (4) months of arresto mayor ... | GR98060 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 4,646 | 0 | 95 | |
A.C.No.12044 | 2,018 | MARTIN J. SIOSON, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. DIONISIO B. APOYA, JR., RESPONDENT. | ==========
Before this Court is a complaint for disbarment filed by complainant Martin J. Sioson (Sioson) against respondent Atty. Dionisio B. Apoya, Jr. (Atty. Apoya, Jr.).The Factual AntecedentsSioson alleged that on November 27, 2013, his friend, Allan C. Torregosa, brought Atty. Apoya, Jr. to his office to recommen... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Court finds Atty. Dionisio B. Apoya, Jr. LIABLE for violation of Canon 1, Rule 1.01, Canon 16, Rule 16.01, Canon 18, and Rule 18.03 and Rule 18.04 of the Code of Professional Responsibility and he is hereby SUSPENDED from the practice of law for six (6) months effective immediately upon receip... | GR12044 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_lawyer | 2,645 | 0 | 146 | |
A.M.No.MTJ-96-1088 | 1,996 | RODOLFO G. NAVARRO, COMPLAINANT, VS. JUDGE HERNANDO C. DOMAGTOY, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The complainant in this administrative case is the Municipal Mayor of Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Rodolfo G. Navarro. He has submitted evidence in relation to two specific acts committed by respondent Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge Hernando Domagtoy, which, he contends, exhibits gross misconduct as well as... | Whether wittingly, or unwittingly, it was manifest error on the part of respondent judge to have accepted the joint affidavit submitted by the groom. Such neglect or ignorance of the law has resulted in a bigamous, and therefore void, marriage. Under Article 35 of the Family Code, "The following marriage shall be void ... | ==========
IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, respondent Judge Hernando C. Domagtoy is hereby SUSPENDED for a period of six (6) months and given a STERN WARNING that a repetition of the same or similar acts will be dealt with more severely.SO ORDERED. | GR_AMNoMTJ961088 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_matter | 902 | 906 | 42 |
G.R.NO.167724 | 2,006 | BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC., PETITIONER, VS. MARGARITA VDA. DE COSCOLLUELA, RESPONDENT. | ==========
Assailed before this Court is a Petition for Review under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court of the Decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 69732 granting respondent's petition for certiorari, and its resolution denying petitioner's motion for reconsideration.The AntecedentsRespondent Margarita Co... | ==========
Consequently, defendant must go to trial and adduce its evidence, and appeal, in due course, from an adverse decision of the trial court. However, the rule admits of exceptions. Where the denial by the trial court of a motion to dismiss or demurrer to evidence is tainted with grave abuse of discretion amount... | GR167724 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 2,994 | 0 | 4,225 | |
G.R.No.185979 | 2,016 | BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, PETITIONER, VS. VICENTE JOSE CAMPA, JR., MIRIAM M. CAMPA, MARIA ANTONIA C. ORTIGAS, MARIA TERESA C. AREVALO, MARIA NIEVES C. ALVAREZ, MARIAN M. CAMPA AND BALBINO JOSE CAMPA, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This petition for review assails the 9 January 2009 Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 99099. The Court of Appeals [REDACTED] petitioner Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) motion to reconsider the 15 July 2008 Decision which [REDACTED] the Order dated 24 April 2007 of the Regional Trial Cou... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is PARTLY GRANTED. The Decision and Resolution dated 15 July 2008 and 9 January 2009, respectively of the Court of Appeals, are set aside. The Complaint in Commercial Case No. 06-114866 is REFERRED to the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Manila for re-docketing as a civi... | GR185979 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 4,620 | 0 | 118 | |
G.R.No.202676 | 2,019 | TELUS INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES, INC. AND MICHAELSY, PETITIONERS, VS. HARVEY DE GUZMAN, RESPONDENT. | ==========
Before Us in a Petition for Review on Certiorari filed by petitioner Telus International Philippines, Inc. (Telus) and Michael Sy assailing the March 15, 2012 Decision and the July 9, 2012 Resolution of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 114574 which [REDACTED] the ruling of the National Labor Relat... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Petition for Review on Certiorari is hereby DENIED for lack of merit. The March 15, 2012 Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 114574 is hereby AFFIRIMED with MODIFICATION in that petitioner Telus International Philippines, Inc. and Michael Sy are ordered to PAY respondent Harvey ... | GR202676 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 6,404 | 0 | 223 | |
G.R.No.128033 | 2,002 | GLORIA CHANGCO, PETITIONER, VS. HON. COURT OF APPEALS AND PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
In an Information filed before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 1, petitioner Gloria Changco was charged with the crime of Estafa, allegedly committed as follows:That on or about March 10, 1987, in the City of Manila, Philippines, the said accused did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloni... | Whether or not the trial court acquired jurisdiction over the case; andSECOND. Whether or not both the trial court and the respondent appellate court gravely abused their discretion in finding the petitioner guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Estafa as charged.At the outset, it should be stressed that under... | ==========
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, the decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 10046, convicting petitioner of the crime of Estafa under Article 315 (2) (a) of the Revised Penal Code, sentencing her to suffer an indeterminate prison term of four (4) years and two (2) months of prision correccion... | GR128033 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 389 | 691 | 84 |
G.R.No.165133 | 2,010 | SPOUSES JOSELINA ALCANTARA AND ANTONIO ALCANTARA, AND SPOUSES JOSEFINO RUBI AND ANNIE DISTOR-RUBI, PETITIONERS, VS. BRIGIDA L. NIDO, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF REVELEN N. SRIVASTAVA, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The CaseSpouses Antonio and Joselina Alcantara and Spouses Josefino and Annie Rubi (petitioners) filed this Petition for Review assailing the Court of Appeals' (appellate court) Decision dated 10 June 2004 as well as the Resolution dated 17 August 2004 in CA-G.R. CV No. 78215. In the assailed decision, the a... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we DENY the petition. We AFFIRM the Decision and Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 78215.SO ORDERED. | GR165133 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,579 | 0 | 23 | |
G.R.NO.168442(FormerlyG.R.No.156676) | 2,006 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. OSCAR ARANGO Y ALEGRE, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
Assailed before Us are the decision dated 30 November 2004 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 00010 which [REDACTED] the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Camarines Sur, Branch 63, [REDACTED] accused-appellant Oscar A. Arango of the crime of Statutory Rape, and its resolution dated 1 March... | ==========
WHEREFORE, all the foregoing considered, the appeal is DENIED. The decision of the Court of Appeals dated 30 November 2004 is AFFIRMED. Accused-appellant OSCAR ARANGO y ALEGRE is hereby found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of statutory rape and is sentenced to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua, and is... | GR156676 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 5,016 | 0 | 71 | |
G.R.No.199388 | 2,014 | OMNI HAULING SERVICES, INC., LOLITA FRANCO, and ANICETO FRANCO, Petitioners, VS. BERNARDO BON, ROBERTO TORTOLES, ROMEO TORRES, RODELLO* RAMOS, RICARDO DELOS SANTOS, JUANITO BON, ELENCIO ARTASTE,** CARLITO VOLOSO, ROMEL TORRES, ROBERT AVILA, EDUARDO BAUTISTA, MARTY VOLOSO, OSCAR JABEL, RICKY AMORANTO, BERNARD OSINAGA, E... | ==========
Assailed in this petition for review on certiorari are the Decision dated May 27, 2011 and the Resolution dated November 11, 2011 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP. No. 111413 which [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] the Decision dated May 18, 2009 and the Resolution dated August 28, 2009 of the National Lab... | The Issue Before the CourtThe core issue raised in the present petition is whether or not the CA erred in granting respondents’ petition for certiorari, thereby setting aside the NLRC’s Decision holding that respondents were project employees.The Court’s RulingTo justify the grant of the extraordinary remedy of certior... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The Decision dated May 27, 2011 and the Resolution dated November 11, 2011 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP. No. 111413 are hereby AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR199388 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 819 | 1,352 | 33 |
G.R.No.84449 | 1,997 | THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. BENEDICTO (BENITO) JAVIER, ANGELITO (MANOLITO) JAVIER, REDENCIO (ESTEBAN) JAVIER, DOMINGO JAVIER AND EDWIN DE PERALTA, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS. | ==========
On September 12, 1986, accused-appellants Angelito (Manolito) Javier, Redencio (Esteban) Javier, and Domingo Javier, along with their father Benedicto Javier and their brother-in-law Edwin de Peralta, were charged with the murder of one Elmer Publico before the RTC of Aparri, Cagayan, in an information which... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the judgment appealed from is AFFIRMED, with the modification that the indemnity awarded to the heirs of the victim be increased to P50,000.00.SO ORDERED. | GR84449 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 4,157 | 0 | 26 | |
G.R.No.152947 | 2,004 | EAST ASIA TRADERS, INC., PETITIONER, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY THE DIRECTOR, LANDS MANAGEMENT BUREAU, RESPONDENT. | ==========
: Before us is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, assailing the Decision dated November 26, 2001 and the Resolution dated April 9, 2002, both rendered by the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 59627, “East Asia Traders, Inc. vs. Hon. Regional T... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The assailed Decision dated November 26, 2001 and the Resolution dated April 9, 2002 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 59627 are hereby AFFIRMED with modification in its ratiocination. Petitioner is hereby directed to file with the trial court its answer to responde... | GR152947 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,477 | 0 | 60 | |
G.R.No.249307 | 2,020 | BBB,[1] PETITIONER, VS. THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The CaseThis petition for review on certiorari seeks to reverse the Decision dated August 29, 2019 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 01722-MIN, which [REDACTED] with [REDACTED] petitioner BBB's [REDACTED] for rape by sexual assault.AntecedentsBBB was charged with rape by sexual assault under Article ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is PARTLY GRANTED. The Decision dated August 29, 2019 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 01722-MIN is AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION.Petitioner BBB is found GUILTY of Rape through Sexual Assault under Article 266-A (2) of the Revised Penal Code. He is sentenced to an indeterminate ... | GR249307 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 5,404 | 0 | 186 | |
G.R.No.198096 | 2,015 | CENTENNIAL TRANSMARINE, INC. AND/OR MR. EDUARDO R. JABLA, CENTENNIAL MARITIME SERVICES & MTV BONNIE SMITHWICK, PETITIONERS, VS. PASTOR M. QUIAMBAO, RESPONDENT. | ==========
[*] "[T]he company-designated physician is expected to arrive at a definite assessment of the seafarer's fitness to work or permanent disability within the period of 120 or 240 days. That should he fail to do so and the seafarer's medical condition remains unresolved, the seafarer shall be deemed totally and... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Petition is DENIED. The February 28, 2011 Decision and August 9, 2011 Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 104798 are AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR198096 | 1 | 1 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 3,608 | 0 | 29 | |
G.R.NO.153481 | 2,007 | HARRY M. TANINGCO, CECILIA TANINGCO, ROSEMARIE ABORKA, FULGENCIA LIPAR, FE VILLAREAL-REPIEDAD, AGUINALDO REPIEDAD, MARY LOU REPIEDAD AND COMOPHI REPIEDAD, PETITIONERS, VS. LILIA M. TANINGCO, DENNIS M. TANINGCO, JOSE M. TANINGCO, JR., ANDREW M. TANINGCO AND JAMES M. TANINGCO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Sought to be [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] via this petition for review on certiorari is the Decision dated 30 April 2002 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 65282 which [REDACTED] the following Orders of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Kalibo, Aklan, Branch 8 (Kalibo court, for brevity), in its (SE... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the instant petition is GRANTED and the CA's Decision dated 30 April 2002 which dismissed (SEC) Civil Case No. 6262 pending before the Kalibo court is REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The annulled orders of the Kalibo court in the same case are reinstated. The said court, however, is directed to issue an o... | GR153481 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 2,835 | 0 | 72 | |
G.R.No.83326 | 1,997 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. FEDERICO DELA TORRE ALIAS RICO, GLOWEN PAIGMA AND ERNIE MANZANO, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS. | ==========
For a better perspective, we quote the original charge against accused Federico "Rico" dela Torre, Glowen Paigma, and Ernie Manzano for the crime of Forcible Abduction with Rape before Branch 49 of the Regional Trial Court of Palawan and Puerto Princesa City:"That on or about the 27th day of December, 1981, ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the appealed decision in Criminal Case No. 4141 is hereby AFFIRMED, with the modification that the indemnity awarded by the trial court is hereby increased from P30,000.00 to P50,000.00.SO ORDERED. | GR83326 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 4,060 | 0 | 32 | |
G.R.No.255706 | 2,025 | ROWENA MANLUTAC GREEN, PETITIONER, VS. JEFFERY A. GREEN AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Psychological assessments based on testimonies of petitioner, respondent, respondent's mother, and the spouses' mutual friend may be given credence, unless there are reasons to believe that the testimonies are fabricated. As long as the totality of the evidence establishes petitioner's psychological incapaci... | The sole issue for this Court's resolution is whether petitioner Rowena is psychologically incapacitated to comply with her marital obligations, so as to make her marriage with respondent Jeffery annullable under Article 36 of the Family Code. This Court denies the Petition. Article 36 of the Family Code provides: ARTI... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, the Petition is DENIED. The June 30, 2020 Decision and January 29, 2021 Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 109677 are AFFIRMED. SO ORDERED. | GR255706 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,483 | 4,420 | 30 |
G.R.No.213753 | 2,020 | ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. ENELINDA AMOGOD, NICANOR ARADO, MA. LEONORA ARBUTANTE, DARIO ARBUTANTE, MARCIANA ARBUTANTE, MARFELINA ARBUTANTE, CESAR ALFEREZ, GERTRUDES AGURA, ISIDRO BALAN, MARY GRACE BACAS, EMILIO BANTANG, RUTH BULAY-OG, FELIZA BARANODIN, ERNESTO BASILIO, SALVADOR CASTILLO, AQUILLO C... | ==========
Subject to review under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court at the instance of petitioner Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), represented by Major General Oscar T. Lactao, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Commanding General of the Fourth Infantry Division, Philippine Army, are the Decision dated August 22, 2013... | ==========
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises, the instant petition for review on certiorari is GRANTED. The assailed Decision of the Court of Appeals dated August 22, 2013 and the Resolution dated July 30, 2014 in CA-G.R. CV No. 01833-MIN, are REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The Petitions for Injunction are dismisse... | GR213753 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 5,397 | 0 | 58 | |
G.R.No.136225 | 2,008 | THE PRESIDENTIAL AD-HOC FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE ON BEHEST LOANS (FFCBL), REPRESENTED BY ORLANDO L. SALVADOR, CONSULTANT, TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AD-HOC FFCBL, AND DANILO R. V. DANIEL, TWG COORDINATOR, FFCBL, PETITIONERS, VS. HON. OMBUDSMAN ANIANO A. DESIERTO, RAFAEL SISON, JOSE DE OCAMPO, JOSE ... | ==========
ATTEMPTS to recover ill-gotten wealth acquired during the Marcos era are oft-thwarted for manifold reasons. Petitioner comes to Us in an effort to [REDACTED] one such attempt for redress of the nation's grievance over the loss of funds possibly ill-gotten under the guise of a behest loan.The present certiora... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is GRANTED. The assailed Resolution is REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The Ombudsman is ORDERED to file in the proper court the necessary information against private respondents Angel G. Romualdez, Jose G. Romualdez and Jose Manuel Romualdez.SO ORDERED. | GR136225 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 3,167 | 0 | 41 | |
G.R.No.129305 | 2,001 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. SUKARNO DINDO Y GIAMALO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
For the death of Crestita Lao, herein accused-appellant Sukarno Dindo was charged, tried and [REDACTED] of murder by the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, Branch 156, in Criminal Case No. 110648-H and sentenced, thus:"WHEREFORE, in the light of the foregoing, the Court hereby [REDACTED] accused SUKARNO DIN... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, accused-appellant Sukarno Dindo y Giamalo is hereby ACQUITTED on reasonable doubt.The immediate release from confinement of accused-appellant is ordered unless some other lawful cause warrants his further detention. The Director of Bureau of Corrections is directed to implemen... | GR129305 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,732 | 0 | 62 | |
G.R.No.126036 | 2,000 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. PASCUAL BALINAD ALIAS “DACULO” AND CENON BALINAD, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS. | ==========
It is evidentiary rule that the testimony of a single witness, if found credible, is sufficient to [REDACTED] an accused. In the case at bar, the trial court, as well as the Court of Appeals, imposed upon the appellants the penalty of reclusion perpetua for the crime of murder on the basis solely of the test... | ==========
WHEREFORE, IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, the decision of the Regional Trial Court of Iriga City, Branch 35, is hereby REVERSED with modification as to accused-appellants Pascual Balinad alias Daculo and Cenon Balinad who are hereby ACQUITTED of the crime of murder. The conviction of Pascual Balinad alias Saday i... | GR126036 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 4,018 | 0 | 90 | |
A.M.No.P-98-1267 | 1,999 | JUDGE ALFREDO S. CAIN, COMPLAINANT, VS. EVELYN R. NERI, CLERK OF COURT, SIXTH MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT, TAGOLOAN-VILLANUEVA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, RESPONDENT. | ==========
The Court has for consideration a letter dated April 18, 1997, of Provincial Auditor Hesselinda A. Valencia, Misamis Oriental, to the Presiding Judge, 6th Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, stating "that upon examination of the cash and account of Ms. Evelyn R. Neri, Clerk of court, 6... | ==========
IN VIEW WHEREOF, the Court hereby orders the DISMISSAL of respondent Evelyn R. Neri, Clerk of Court, 6th Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental from the service, for grave misconduct, with forfeiture of all leave credits and retirement benefits and with prejudice to re-instatement or re-em... | GR_AMNoP981267 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_matter | 751 | 0 | 63 | |
A.M.No.99-7-250-RTC | 2,000 | CASES SUBMITTED FOR BEFORE RETIRED JUDGE MAXIMO A. SAVELLANO, JR. RTC- BRANCH 53, MANILA. | ==========
This administrative matter arose as a result of, among others, the non-resolution within the reglementary period of several criminal and civil cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 53 then presided by Executive Judge Maximo A. Savellano, Jr.As borne by the records, the antecedent of the ins... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, this Court hereby imposes upon him a fine of P5,000.00 to be deducted from the amount of P30,000.00 already set aside from his retirement benefits, to answer for any liability for which he may be held accountable.THEREUPON, the Financial Management Office, OCA is hereby directed to release with ... | GR99 | 33 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | administrative_matter | 1,353 | 0 | 58 | |
G.R.No.179532 | 2,011 | CLAUDIO S. YAP, PETITIONER, VS. THENAMARIS SHIP'S MANAGEMENT AND INTERMARE MARITIME AGENCIES, INC., RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Before this Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, seeking the [REDACTED] of the Court of Appeals (CA) Decision dated February 28, 2007, which [REDACTED] with [REDACTED] the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) resolution dated April 20, 2005.The und... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Petition is GRANTED. The Court of Appeals Decision dated February 28, 2007 and Resolution dated August 30, 2007 are hereby MODIFIED to the effect that petitioner is AWARDED his salaries for the entire unexpired portion of his employment contract consisting of nine months computed at the rate o... | GR179532 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,324 | 0 | 63 | |
G.R.NO.138208 | 2,007 | SPS. ISIDRO "ABEL" CRUZ[*] AND LEA CRUZ, PETITIONERS, VS. SPS. FLORENCIO AND AMPARO CARAOS, NATIVIDAD CARAOS, SPS. MAXIMO AND LUISA BANGONON, SPS. FEDERICO AND SUSAN GARCIA, SPS. ENRIQUE AND AURORA LOPEZ, SPS. BENJAMIN AND VIOLETA PEPITO, SPS. DIOPANES AND JOSEFINA SUCGANG, SPS. JELMER AND MARYRISH SUCGANG, TERESITA MU... | ==========
In the instant Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, petitioners Sps. Isidro Cruz and Lea Cruz assail the Decision dated 6 January 1999 and Resolution dated 24 March 1999 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 41978, which [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] the Order, dated 28 June... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Petition is DENIED. The Decision dated 6 January 1999 and Resolution dated 24 March 1999 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 41978 are hereby AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR138208 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 3,137 | 0 | 32 | |
G.R.NO.172467 | 2,007 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, APPELLEE, VS. BOYET SANCHEZ Y BUNDALIAN, APPELLANT. | ==========
Before this Court is an appeal from the Decision dated 7 December 2005 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-H.C. No. 00164, [REDACTED] the [REDACTED] of Boyet Sanchez y Bundalian (appellant) by the Regional Trial Court in Criminal Case No. 02-1854. The trial court found appellant guilty of violating Section... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the decision dated 7 December 2005 of the Court of Appeals, affirming the Regional Trial Court Decision dated 27 March 2003 convicting appellant Boyet Sanchez y Bundalian for violation of Section 5, Article II of R.A. No. 9165 and sentencing him to suffer the penalty of life imprisonment and to pa... | GR172467 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,918 | 0 | 61 | |
A.M.No.P-06-2132 | 2,010 | PRESENTATION V. ANOTA, COMPLAINANT, VS. AGERICO P. BALLES, CLERK OF COURT IV, OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, MTCC, TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, RESPONDENT. | ==========
This administrative matter arose from a letter complaint of Presentation V. Anota, dated June 23, 2004, addressed to Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.In her letter, Mrs. Anota stated that her husband, Felicisimo G. Anota, Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC)-Branch I Clerk of Court, Tacloban City, died ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we hereby ORDER the dismissal of the present administrative matter for being moot and academic.SO ORDERED. | GR_AMNoP062132 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | administrative_matter | 635 | 0 | 18 | |
G.R.No.220399 | 2,016 | ENRIQUE Y. SAGUN, PETITIONER, VS. ANZ GLOBAL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS (MANILA), INC., GAY CRUZADA, AND PAULA ALCARAZ, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Assailed in this petition for review on certiorari are the Decision dated May 25, 2015 and the Resolution dated August 27, 2015 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 127777, which [REDACTED] the Decision dated July 31, 2012 and the Resolution dated September 28, 2012 of the National Labor Relations ... | The Issue Before the CourtThe core issue for the Court's resolution is whether or not the CA erred in not finding grave abuse of discretion on the part of the NLRC in holding that no employer-employee relationship existed between petitioner and respondent.The Court's RulingThe petition lacks merit.A contract is a meeti... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The Decision dated May 25, 2015 and the Resolution dated August 27, 2015 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 127777 are hereby AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR220399 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,216 | 827 | 33 |
G.R.No.132043 | 2,000 | THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. TEOFISTO COTAS Y LIMPIAHOY, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
This case is here on automatic appeal of the decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 31, San Pedro, Laguna, sentencing accused-appellant to death.The Information against accused-appellant alleged:That on or about March 24, 1997 in the Municipality of San Pedro, Province of Laguna and within the jurisdic... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 31, San Pedro, Laguna, is AFFIRMED with the MODIFICATION that accused-appellant’s sentence is reduced to reclusion perpetua and the amount of actual damages is reduced to P12,000.00, while the award for unearned income is deleted.SO ORDERED. | GR132043 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,221 | 0 | 46 | |
G.R.No.164205 | 2,009 | OLDARICO S. TRAVEÑO, ROVEL A. GENELSA, RUEL U. VILLARMENTE, ALFREDO A. PANILAGAO, CARMEN P. DANILA, ELIZABETH B. MACALINO, RAMIL P. ALBITO, REYNALDO A. LADRILLO, LUCAS G. TAMAYO, DIOSDADO A. AMORIN, RODINO C. VASQUEZ, GLORIA A. FELICANO, NOLE E. FERMILAN, JOSELITO B. RENDON, CRISTETA D. CAÑA, EVELYN D. ARCENAL AND JEO... | ==========
By the account of petitioner Oldarico Traveño and his 16 co-petitioners, in 1992, respondent Timog Agricultural Corporation (TACOR) and respondent Diamond Farms, Inc. (DFI) hired them to work at a banana plantation at Bobongon, Santo Tomas, Davao Del Norte which covered lands previously planted with rice and... | The sole issue is whether DFI (with which TACOR had been merged) and DPI should be held solidarily liable with the Cooperative for petitioners' illegal [REDACTED] and money claims.The Labor Code and its Implementing Rules empower the Labor Arbiter to be the trier of facts in labor cases. Much reliance is thus placed on... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DISMISSED.Quisumbing, (Chairperson), Corona,* Del Castillo, and Abad, JJ., concur.* Additional member vice Justice Arturo D. Brion, due to prior participation in the Court of Appeals. Vide Position Papers of Petitioners, NLRC records, Vol. I, pp. 37-54; 67-86. Id. Id. Id. at 38, 68... | GR164205 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,802 | 909 | 288 |
G.R.No.207040 | 2,018 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. SHELDON ALCANTARA Y LI, JUNNELYN ILLO Y YAN, NATIVIDAD ZULUETA Y YALDUA, MA. REYNA OCAMPO Y CRUZ, MAILA TO Y MOVILLON, MA. VICTORIA GONZALES Y DEDIOS, ELENA PASCUAL Y ROQUE, MARY ANGELIN ROMERO Y BISNAR AND NOEMI VILLEGAS Y BATHAN, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Before us is a Petition for Review on Certiorari filed by the People of the Philippines, through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), assailing the Decision dated April 26, 2013 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 123672 [REDACTED] the Petition for Certiorari filed by the OSG, which [REDACTE... | Whether or not that function has been correctly discharged by the public prosecutor, i.e., whether or not he has made a correct ascertainment of the existence of probable cause in a case, is a matter that the trial court itself does not and may not be compelled to pass upon.The judicial determination of probable cause,... | ==========
Accordingly, this case is REMANDED to the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Branch 145 in Criminal Case No. 11-2408 for appropriate proceedings.SO ORDERED. | GR207040 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 1,772 | 832 | 25 |
G.R.No.180197 | 2,009 | FRANCISCO N. VILLANUEVA, PETITIONER, VS. VIRGILIO P. BALAGUER AND INTERCONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION CHANNEL-13, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Assailed is the August 10, 2007 Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 81657 which [REDACTED] the October 29, 2003 Decision and February 2, 2004 Resolution of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 89 finding petitioner Francisco N. Villanueva entitled to damages. Also assailed is the Oc... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The August 10, 2007 Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 81657 reversing the October 29, 2003 Decision and February 2, 2004 Resolution of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 89, finding petitioner entitled to damages, as well as the October 16, 200... | GR180197 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,625 | 0 | 63 | |
G.R.No.132725 | 2,000 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ARMANDO QUILATAN, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
ARMANDO QUILATAN was charged with incestuous rape and found guilty by the trial court. He was sentenced to death. He is now before us on automatic review.The Information alleged that on 19 July 1995 the accused by means of force and intimidation willfully and feloniously had carnal knowledge of his own 13-ye... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City finding the accused ARMANDO QUILATAN guilty of Incestuous Rape and imposing on him the DEATH penalty is AFFIRMED, with the modification that the accused is ordered to pay his victim Oliva Quilatan the amounts of P75,000.00 for civil indemnity ... | GR132725 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 2,380 | 0 | 87 | |
G.R.NO.162112 | 2,007 | DOMINGO R. LUMAYAG AND FELIPA N. LUMAYAG, PETITIONERS, VS. HEIRS OF JACINTO NEMEÑO AND DALMACIA DAYANGCO-NEMEÑO, REPRESENTED BY MELITON NEMEÑO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Challenged and sought to be [REDACTED] in this petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court is the decision dated September 30, 2003 of the Court of Appeals (CA), as reiterated in its resolution of January 9, 2004 in CA-G.R. CV No. 63230, [REDACTED], with [REDACTED], an earlier decis... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the instant petition is DENIED, and the assailed decision and resolution of the CA in CA-G.R. CV No. 63230 are AFFIRMED.Costs against petitioners.SO ORDERED. | GR162112 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,904 | 0 | 26 | |
G.R.No.172301 | 2,015 | PHILIPPINE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. ASIAVEST MERCHANT BANKERS (M) BERHAD, RESPONDENT. | ==========
This case stemmed from an action for recovery of sum of money filed before the Regional Trial Court of Pasig by respondent Malaysian corporation against petitioner Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC), formerly Construction & Development Corporation of the Philippines. PNCC is a government-acq... | The issue on prescription based on Malaysian laws was also not raised. In any case, PNCC failed to plead and prove this foreign law provision.On its civil personality, Asiavest Merchant Bankers (M) Berhad denies it has ceased to exist, and this issue was also not raised before the lower court. In any case, this is of n... | ==========
consequently extinguished.WHEREFORE, the Petition is DENIED for lack of merit.SO ORDERED. | GR172301 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,400 | 3,965 | 12 |
G.R.Nos.198729-30 | 2,014 | CBK POWER COMPANY LIMITED, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, RESPONDENT. | ==========
: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure filed by CBK Power Company Limited (petitioner). The Petition assails the Decision dated 27 June 2011 and Resolution dated 16 September 2011 of the Court of Tax Appeals En Banc (CTA En Banc) in C.T.A. EB Nos. 658... | Whether the two-year prescriptive period is counted from the date of payment of the output VAT following the Atlas doctrine, or from the close of the taxable quarter when the sales attributable to the input VAT were made following the Mirant and Aichi doctrines, Philex’s judicial claim was indisputably filed late.The A... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the instant Petition is DENIED.SO ORDERED. | GR198729 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,575 | 759 | 10 |
G.R.No.205657 | 2,017 | INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK NOW UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. SPOUSES JEROME AND QUINNIE BRIONES, AND JOHN DOE, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Upon accepting an agency, the agent becomes bound to carry out the agency and shall be held liable for the damages, which the principal may incur due to the agent's non-performance. This resolves the Petition for Review on Certiorari filed by International Exchange Bank (iBank), now Union Bank of the Philipp... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Petition is DENIED. The Court of Appeals Decision and Resolution dated September 27, 2012 and February 6, 2013, respectively, in CA-G.R. CV. No. 97453 are AFFIRMED. SO ORDERED. | GR205657 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 2,494 | 0 | 33 | |
G.R.No.169047 | 2,008 | EVA FLOYD AND RODOLFO CALIXTRO, PETITIONERS, VS. BENJAMIN GONZALES, ATILANO NANQUIL, LINDA NISPEROS, LILIAN NISPEROS, SALVADOR NISPEROS & VIRGILIO CONSTANTINO, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This petition for review on certiorari seeks to reverse the Decision dated July 12, 2005 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 81618. Said Decision [REDACTED] with [REDACTED] the Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 45, San Fernando City, Pampanga in SP. Civil Action No. 234-0-91, [REDACTED... | ==========
accordingly remove their houses which are built on the subject land.WHEREFORE, the Decision dated July 12, 2005 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 81618 is AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION. Petitioners are ORDERED to SURRENDER to the respondents Linda, Lilian and Salvador Nisperos the possession of the land... | GR169047 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 2,300 | 0 | 63 | |
A.C.NO.7062(FormerlyCBDCaseNo.04-1355) | 2,006 | RENERIO SAMBAJON, RONALD SAMBAJON, CRISANTO CONOS, AND FREDILYN BACULBAS, COMPLAINANTS, ATTY. JOSE A. SUING, RESPONDENT. | ==========
Complainants, via a complaint filed before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), have sought the disbarment of Atty. Jose A. Suing (respondent) on the grounds of deceit, malpractice, violation of Lawyer's Oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility.Herein complainants were among the complainants ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, in view of the above, let this case be, as it is hereby considered DISMISSED in sofar [sic] as the seven complainants namely Crisanto Conos, Alex Patola, Dionisio Patola, Noel Saletaria, Ron[al]d Sambajon, Fredelyn Baculbas and Reinerio [sic] Sambajon are concerned. Rollo, p. 5. Id. at 323-329. Id... | GR7062 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_lawyer | 3,217 | 0 | 533 | |
G.R.No.193855 | 2,015 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. VIRGILIO LARGO PERONDO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
This is an appeal from the December 3, 2009 Decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR-HC No. 00738 that [REDACTED] in toto the May 30, 2007 Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Cebu City, Branch 58, in Criminal Case No. CBU-66693 finding appellant Virgilio Largo Perondo (appellant) guilty ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Decision dated December 3, 2009 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-HC 00738 which affirmed the Decision dated May 30, 2007 of the Regional Trial Court of Cebu City, Branch 58, in Criminal Case No. CBU-66693, convicting appellant Virgilio Largo Perondo alias Bayot for Violation of Section 5,... | GR193855 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,291 | 0 | 97 | |
G.R.No.177279 | 2,010 | COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. HON. RAUL M. GONZALEZ, SECRETARY OF JUSTICE, L. M. CAMUS ENGINEERING CORPORATION (REPRESENTED BY LUIS M. CAMUS AND LINO D. MENDOZA), RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, assailing the Decision dated October 31, 2006 and Resolution dated March 6, 2007 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 93387 which [REDACTED] the Resolution dated December 13, 2005 of responde... | The core issue to be resolved is whether LMCEC and its corporate officers may be prosecuted for violation of Sections 254 (Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax) and 255 (Willful Failure to Supply Correct and Accurate Information and Pay Tax).Petitioner filed the criminal complaint against the private respondents for violatio... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is GRANTED. The Decision dated October 31, 2006 and Resolution dated March 6, 2007 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 93387 are hereby REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The Secretary of Justice is hereby DIRECTED to order the Chief State Prosecutor to file before the Regional Trial Court... | GR177279 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 3,443 | 4,483 | 99 |
G.R.No.245273 | 2,021 | PHILIPPINE MINING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ATTY. LITO A. MONDRAGON, ATTY. JAIME T. DE VEYRA, ZENAIDA A. ALFONSO, AND MA. NIEVES MARIVES D. SANTOS, PETITIONERS, VS. CHAIRPERSON MICHAEL G. AGUINALDO, COMMISSIONER JOSE A. FABIA, COMMISSIONER ISABEL D. AGITO, THE COMMISSIONERS, COMMISSION ON AUDIT, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
This Court resolves the Petition for Certiorari under Rule 64, in relation to Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, filed by Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC) and employees Atty. Lito A. Mondragon (Atty. Mondragon), Atty. Jaime T. De Veyra (Atty. De Veyra), Zenaida A. Alfonso (Alfonso), and Ma. Nieve... | ==========
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, this Court DISMISSES the instant petition. The Decision No. 2018-043 dated January 22, 2018 and the Resolution No. 2019-020 dated November 26, 2018 of the Commission on Audit Proper are AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION in that petitioners Atty. Lito A. Mondragon, Atty. Jaime T.... | GR245273 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 8,953 | 0 | 88 | |
G.R.No.139670 | 2,002 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. AHMAD LANGALEN Y DEMALEN A.K.A. “KUMANDER KAMLON,” HASIM UPAM Y ABUBACAR, SAMSUDIN TALIB Y LIMBA, AND ABUBAKAR DAGADAS Y ANGGUBALA, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS. | ==========
Under automatic review is the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Manila, Branch 18, in Criminal Case No. 95-145780, finding accused-appellants Ahmad Langalen y Demalen (hereafter AHMAD), Hasim Upam y Abubacar (hereafter HASIM), Samsudin Talib y Limba (hereafter SAMSUDIN) and Abubakar Dagadas y Ang... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the decision of 4 August 1999 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 18, in Criminal Case No. 95-145780, convicting accused-appellants AHMAD LANGALEN y DEMALEN a.k.a. “Kumander Kamlon,” HASIM UPAM y ABUBACAR, SAMSUDIN TALIB y LIMBA and ABUBAKAR DAGANAS y ANGGUBALA of violation of Presidenti... | GR139670 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 5,726 | 0 | 118 | |
G.R.NO.148089 | 2,006 | JAIME M. BARRIOS, SUBSTITUTED BY HIS HEIRS, ERLINDA BARRIOS AND CHRISTIANNE JOY BARRIOS, PETITIONERS, VS. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION), RESPONDENTS | ==========
For our resolution is the instant Petition for Review on Certiorari assailing the Decision dated February 9, 2001 and Resolution dated April 30, 2001 of the Court of Appeals (Fourteenth Division) in CA-G.R. SP No. 48150.The pertinent facts as gleaned from the records are:Jaime M. Barrios, now deceased, subst... | The sole issue before us is whether petitioners are entitled to income benefits under P.D. No. 626, as amended.Section 1(b), Rule III implementing P.D. No. 626, as amended, provides:For the sickness and the resulting disability or death to be compensable, the sickness must be the result of an occupational disease liste... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we GRANT the petition. The assailed Decision and Resolution of the Court of Appeals (Fourteenth Division) in CA-G.R. SP No. 48150 are REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The GSIS is directed to promptly pay the petitioners compensation benefits arising from the death of Jaime Barrios pursuant to P.D. No. 626,... | GR148089 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 972 | 1,173 | 54 |
G.R.No.116693 | 1,996 | PURITA DE LA PEÑA, JUDGE VIVENCIO S. BACLIG, RTC-BR. 2, BALANGA, BATAAN, PETITIONERS, VS. PEDRO R. DE LA PEÑA, BENJAMIN P. BRIONES, SPOUSES JULIA DE LA PEÑA AND JOSE ALBERTO, GODOFREDO, VIRGINIA, AND MARIA, ALL SURNAMED DE LA PEÑA, AND THE COURT OF APPEALS-FOURTH DIVISION, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
A Complaint was filed against petitioner Purita de la Peña by Pedro R. de la Peña, Benjamin P. Briones, spouses Julia de la Peña and Jose Alberto, Godofredo de la Peña, Virginia de la Peña and Maria de la Peña in the Regional Trial Court of Balanga, Bataan, seeking (a) the annulment of the deed of sale and d... | ==========
Consequently, the judgment dismissing the complaint as well as the counterclaim has acquired FINALITY.SO ORDERED. | GR116693 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,842 | 0 | 16 | |
G.R.No.170516 | 2,008 | AKBAYAN CITIZENS ACTION PARTY ("AKBAYAN"), PAMBANSANG KATIPUNAN NG MGA SAMAHAN SA KANAYUNAN ("PKSK"), ALLIANCE OF PROGRESSIVE LABOR ("APL"), VICENTE A. FABE, ANGELITO R. MENDOZA, MANUEL P. QUIAMBAO, ROSE BEATRIX CRUZ-ANGELES, CONG. LORENZO R. TANADA III, CONG. MARIO JOYO AGUJA, CONG. LORETA ANN P. ROSALES, CONG. ANA TH... | ==========
Petitioners – non-government organizations, Congresspersons, citizens and taxpayers – seek via the present petition for mandamus and prohibition to obtain from respondents the full text of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) including the Philippine and Japanese offers submitted duri... | Whether a claim of executive privilege is valid depends on the ground invoked to justify it and the context in which it is made. In the present case, the ground for respondents' claim of privilege is set forth in their Comment, viz:x x x The categories of information that may be considered privileged includes matters o... | ==========
Accordingly, I vote to DISMISS the petition. Benjamin S. DuVal, The Occasions of Secrecy, University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Spring 1986 299 U.S. 304 (1936).SEPARATE DISSENTING OPINIONAZCUNA, J.:I fully agree with the Dissenting Opinion of Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno.The ponencia regrettably assumes that... | GR170516 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 1,790 | 49,054 | 3,248 |
G.R.No.225593 | 2,017 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. PALA TOUKYO Y PADEP, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
Before the Court is an ordinary appeal filed by accused-appellant Pala Toukyo y Padep (Toukyo) assailing the Decision dated July 3, 2015 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR HC No. 05510, which [REDACTED] the Decision dated March 6, 2012 of the Regional Trial Court of Baguio City, Branch 61 (RTC) in Cr... | The Issue Before the CourtThe core issue for the Court's resolution is whether or not Toukyo is guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Illegal Possession of Dangerous Drugs, defined and penalized under Section 11 of RA 9165.The Court's RulingAt the outset, it appears from the records that in a letter dated Janu... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Court RESOLVES to: (a) SET ASIDE the appealed Decision dated July 3, 2015 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CAG.R. CR HC No. 05510; (b) DISMISS Criminal Case No. 31270-R before the Regional Trial Court ofBaguio City, Branch 61 by reason of the death of accused-appellant Pala Toukyo y Padep; and... | GR225593 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 1,064 | 572 | 66 |
G.R.No.159190 | 2,005 | CAYETANO A. TEJANO, JR., PETITIONER, VS. THE HON. OMBUDSMAN AND THE HON. SANDIGANBAYAN, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
: This petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, with application for temporary restraining order, seeks to nullify the Ombudsman's disapproval of the memorandum dated 03 November 1999 of Special Prosecutor Jesus A. Micael of the Office of the Special Prosecutor recommending the [REDACTED]... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Ombudsman's disapproval of the memorandum dated 03 November 1999, where Prosecutor Jesus A. Micael of the Office of the Special Prosecutor recommended the dismissal of Criminal Case No. 21654, as well as the memorandum dated 09 June 2003, which denied petitioner's motion for reconsideration, a... | GR159190 | 2 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 2,635 | 0 | 67 | |
G.R.No.182794 | 2,014 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. BOBBY BELGAR, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
Circumstantial evidence, if sufficient and competent, may warrant the [REDACTED] of the accused of rape.The CaseAccused Bobby Belgar appeals the decision promulgated on August 31, 2007 by the Court of Appeals (CA) [REDACTED] his [REDACTED] for rape by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 30, in San Jose, C... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we AFFIRM the decision of the Court of Appeals promulgated on August 31, 2007 in all respects subject to the MODIFICATION that accused BOBBY BELGAR is also liable to pay P30,000.00 as exemplary damages to AAA, plus interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the civil indemnity, moral damages and exem... | GR182794 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 3,463 | 0 | 75 | |
G.R.NO.160711 | 2,007 | HEIRS OF MAXIMO LABANON, REPRESENTED BY ALICIA LABANON CAÑEDO AND THE PROVINCIAL PETITIONERS, VS. HEIRS OF CONSTANCIO PROMULGATED: LABA REPRESENTED BY ALBERTO MAKILANG, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
LABA REPRESENTED BY ALBERTO MAKILANG, RESPONDENTS.D E C I S I O N VELASCO, JR., J.: The Case This Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 seeks the recall and [REDACTED] of the May 8, 2003 Decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CV No. 65617 entitled Heirs of Constancio Labanon represented b... | The Issues Surprised by the turn of events, petitioners brought this petition before us raising the following issues, to wit: Whether or not Original Certificate of Title No. 41320 issued on April 10, 1975 in the name of MAXIMO LABANON be now considered indefeasible and conclusive; andWhether or not the Trust Agreement... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The May 8, 2003 CA Decision and October 13, 2003 Resolution in CA-G.R. CV No. 65617 are AFFIRMED with the modifications that the Kidapawan City, Cotabato RTC, Branch 17 is directed to have OCT No. P-14320 segregated and subdivided by the Land Management Bureau into two (2) ... | GR160711 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | decision | 1,407 | 1,855 | 115 |
G.R.No.137891 | 2,001 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. JESUS PATRIARCA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. | ==========
The case under review is an appeal from the 18th February 1999 decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 16, of Kabacan, Cotabato, in Criminal Case No. 965, [REDACTED] Jesus Patriarca of the crime of murder and sentencing him to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua and to indemnify the heirs of Melcho... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the decision of the Regional Trial Court of Kabacan, Cotabato, Branch 16, is REVERSED. Appellant Jesus Patriarca is ACQUITTED of the crime of murder on the ground of the failure of the prosecution to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. He is ordered released forthwith unless there are other l... | GR137891 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,954 | 0 | 84 | |
G.R.No.255074 | 2,024 | NILDA LAGUNA SALAZAR, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA), AND MA. MILEGUAS M. LEYNO, IN HER CAPACITY AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMISSION ON AUDIT REGION III, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Before the Court is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 64, in relation to Rule 65, of the Rules of Court, seeking to [REDACTED] Decision No. 2018-212 and the Resolution in Decision No. 2020-386 of respondent Commission on Audit (COA).The subject controversy involves a Contract Agreement entered into betwee... | ==========
ACCORDINGLY, the Petition for Certiorari is GRANTED IN PART. The January 31, 2018 Decision No. 2018-212 and the January 31, 2020 Resolution in Decision No. 2020-386 of the Commission on Audit are AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION.The case is REMANDED to respondent Commission on Audit for the determination of the di... | GR255074 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 3 | train | decision | 6,082 | 0 | 90 | |
G.R.No.210528 | 2,018 | COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. – PHILIPPINE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER, RESPONDENT. | ==========
P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. – PHILIPPINE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER, RESPONDENT.DECISION LEONEN, J.: Respondent's lease of the physical plant space, infrastructure, and other transmission facilities of PeopleSupport (Philippines), Inc., a Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered Export Enterprise, is no... | The issues for this Court's resolution are:First, whether or not the Petition for Review on Certiorari raises a factual question; andSecond, whether or not J.P. Morgan–Philippines' lease of physical plant space, infrastructure, and other transmission facilities is related to the PEZA–registered activities of PeopleSupp... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the Petition for Review on Certiorari is GRANTED. The July 15, 2013 Decision and December 18, 2013 Resolution of the Court of Tax Appeals En Banc in CTA EB No. 876 are SET ASIDE. Respondent's claim for refund is DENIED.SO ORDERED. | GR210528 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,121 | 4,100 | 43 |
G.R.No.164577 | 2,010 | PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. SANDIGANBAYAN (FIRST DIVISION), VICTORINO A. BASCO, ROMEO S. DAVID, AND ROGELIO L. LUIS, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
The prosecution cannot appeal from a ruling granting the demurrer to evidence of the accused as it is equivalent to an [REDACTED], unless the prosecution can sufficiently prove that the court's action is attended with grave abuse of discretion. Otherwise, the constitutional right of the accused against doubl... | WHETHER THE ACT OF THE RESPONDENTS IN ENTERING INTO NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MABALACAT-CLARK SPUR ROAD AND CLARK PERIMETER ROAD PROJECTS WAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF P.D. 1594II. WHETHER THE SANDIGANBAYAN CAN ADOPT THE FINDINGS OF FACTS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS CONSIDERING THAT THE... | ==========
WHEREFORE, petition is DISMISSED.SO ORDERED. | GR164577 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 1,382 | 1,796 | 6 |
G.R.Nos.172045-46 | 2,009 | COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. FIRST EXPRESS PAWNSHOP COMPANY, INC., RESPONDENT. | ==========
: The CaseThe Commissioner of Internal Revenue (petitioner) filed this Petition for Review to reverse the Court of Tax Appeals' Decision dated 24 March 2006 in the consolidated cases of C.T.A. EB Nos. 60 and 62. In the assailed decision, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) En Banc partially reconsidered the CTA F... | ==========
WHEREFORE, we DENY the petition. We AFFIRM the Court of Tax Appeals' Decision dated 24 March 2006 in the consolidated cases of C.T.A. EB Nos. 60 and 62.SO ORDERED. | GR172045 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 4,470 | 0 | 30 | |
A.C.No.14443[FormerlyCBDCaseNo.19-5898] | 2,025 | JASON GENE H. BALTAO, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. JESUS NICARDO M. FALCIS III, RESPONDENT. | ==========
: This administrative case arose from the Complaint filed by Jason Gene H. Baltao (Baltao) against Atty. Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III (Atty. Falcis III) for violation of Rule 7.03 of the Code of Professional Responsibility.Kris Aquino (Aquino), a famous television personality and ex-business partner of Baltao... | ==========
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ACCORDINGLY, I vote to find respondent Atty. Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III GUILTY of simple misconduct. Respondent Atty. Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III should be SUSPENDED from the practice of law for a period of one year. Ponencia, p. 9. CODE OF PROF. RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY, Canon VI, sec. 38(b) states ... | GR14443 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC_RULING_ONLY (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 2 | train | administrative_lawyer | 4,306 | 2 | 286 |
G.R.No.248743 | 2,022 | LPL GREENHILLS CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION, SPOUSES CLEMARTIN ARBOLEDA AND MARIA ANGELITA ARBOLEDA, MARIO ANTONI SALAZAR AND LAURO S. LEVISTE II,* PETITIONERS, VS. CATHARINA BROUWER, REPRESENTED HEREIN BY ATTORNEY-IN-FACT MANFRED DE KONING, RESPONDENT. | ==========
For the Court's resolution is a Petition for Review on Certiorari (Petition) under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by LPL Greenhills Condominium Corporation (LPL), Spouses Clemartin Arboleda and Maria Angelita Arboleda (Sps. Arboleda), Mario Antoni Salazar (Salazar), and Lauro S. Leviste II (Leviste) (co... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the petition is hereby DENIED. The Decision dated March 29, 2019 and the Resolution dated August 1, 2019 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 107139 are AFFIRMED.SO ORDERED. | GR248743 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 4,034 | 0 | 33 | |
G.R.No.211636 | 2,021 | RICARDO L. PENSON, HANS CHRISTIAN M. SEÑERES, RIZALITO L. DAVID, AND BALDOMERO C. FALCONE, PETITIONERS, GLENN A. CHONG, MELCHOR G. MAGDAMO, NELSON J. CELIS, WENDELL A. UNLAYAO AND VOLUNTEERS AGAINST CRIME AND CORRUPTION (VACC) REPRESENTED BY MARTIN B. DIÑO, PETITIONERS-INTERVENORS, VS. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS CONSTITUT... | ==========
Submitted before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court filed by petitioners Ricardo L. Penson (Penson), Hans Christian M. Señeres (Señeres), Rizalito L. David (David), and Baldomero C. Falcone (Falcone) imputing grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdicti... | The issues advanced therein are matters best addressed to the sound judgment and discretion of the SET, which has exclusive jurisdiction to act on it. At the risk of being repetitive, the power of the SET is full, clear and complete. It excludes the exercise of any authority on the part of this Court that would in any ... | ==========
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Petition for Certiorari and Petition-in-Intervention are DISMISSED. SO ORDERED. | GR211636 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 6,404 | 108 | 14 |
G.R.No.134340 | 1,999 | LININDING PANGANDAMAN, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS, PROVINCIAL BOARD OF CANVASSERS OF LANAO DEL SUR, MAHED MUTILAN, ALEEM, AMERRODIN SARANGANI AND NARRA ABDUL JABBAR JIALIL, RESPONDENTS. | ==========
Recently, this Court emphatically stated that "[U]pholding the sovereignty of the people is what democracy is all about. When the sovereignty of the people expressed thru the ballot is at stake, it is not enough for this Court to make a statement but it should do everything to have that sovereignty obeyed by... | The issue on the existence of alleged ghost barangays/precincts is not yet resolved by the Commission considering that the alleged ghost precincts are being investigated and an ocular inspection is being made by an investigating team. The issue being factual and the findings determinative of a clean, honest and credibl... | ==========
WHEREFORE, in view of all the foregoing, the petition is DISMISSED for lack of merit.SO ORDERED. | GR134340 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | decision | 964 | 3,764 | 17 |
G.R.NO.172315 | 2,007 | REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. ANDRES L. AFRICA, VICTOR AFRICA, LOURDES A. AFRICA, NATHALIE A AFRICA-VERCELES, JOSE ENRIQUE A. AFRICA, PAUL DELFIN A. AFRICA, ROSARIO N. ARELLANO, JUAN DE OCAMPO, RACQUEL S. DINGLASAN, VICTORIA N. LEGARDA, ANGELA N. LOBREGAT, PABLO LOBREGAT, BENITO V. NIETO, CARLOS V. NIET... | ==========
: Challenged in the present petition for certiorari and prohibition are the Sandiganbayan's Resolution of November 15, 2005 denying the Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by the Republic of the Philippines (the Republic) and Resolution of March 6, 2006 denying the Republic's Motion for Reconsid... | ==========
WHEREFORE, the November 15, 2005 and March 6, 2006 Resolutions of the Sandiganbayan in Civil Case No. 0178 are REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The Sandiganbayan is ORDERED to admit the July 1, 2005 Amended Complaint of petitioner, the Republic of the Philippines.SO ORDERED. | GR172315 | 1 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (REFETCHED) (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 0 | train | decision | 1,672 | 0 | 44 | |
A.M.No.2003-11-SC | 2,004 | RE: HABITUAL TARDINESS INCURRED BY MR. GIDEON M. ALIBANG FOR THE IST SEMESTER OF 2003 | ==========
HABITUAL TARDINESS INCURRED BY MR. GIDEON M. ALIBANG FOR THE IST SEMESTER OF 2003D E C I S I O N SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, J.: Before us is the Memorandum dated March 30, 2004 of Atty. Eden T. Candelaria, Deputy Clerk of Court and Chief Administrative Officer, recommending administrative sanction upon Gideon M. Al... | ==========
WHEREFORE, Gideon M. Alibang, Building and Ground Maintenance Head B of the Halls of Justice, Davao City is hereby REPRIMANDED and warned that a repetition of the same act will be dealt with more severely.SO ORDERED. | GR2003 | 4 | 0 | SPLIT_SUCCESS_SEMANTIC (LEAKAGE_GUARD_APPLIED) | 1 | train | administrative_matter | 783 | 0 | 37 |
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