JURISPRUDENCE JANUARY 2018

1. Romeo A. Almario Vs. Atty. Dominica Llera-Agno

A.C. No. 10689. January 8, 2018
2. Maria Concepcion N. Singson a.k.a. Concepcion N. Singson Vs. Benjamin L. Singson
G.R. No. 210766. January 8, 2018
3. People of the Philippines Vs. Ceferino Villacampa y Cadiente
G.R. No. 216057. January 8, 2018
4. Samson Lim Bio Hian Vs. Joaquin Lim Eng Tian/Johnson Lim Bio Tiong Vs. Joaquin Lim Eng Tian
G.R. No. 195472/G.R. No. 195568. January 8, 2018
5. Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc.;Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. Liberia and/or Sampaguita D. Marave Vs.
Donard P. Silvestre
G.R. No. 213465. January 8, 2018
6. Floro Mercene Vs. Government Service Insurance System
G.R. No. 192971. January 10, 2018
7. Ben Line Agencies Philippines, Inc. Vs. Charles M.C. Madson and Alfredo P. Amorado
G.R. No. 195887. January 10, 2018
8. United Coconut Planters Bank Vs. Spouses Walter Uy and Lily Uy
G.R. No. 204039. January 10, 2018
9. Ret. Judge Virgilio Alpajora Vs. Atty. Ronaldo Antonio V. Calayan
A.C. No. 8208. January 10, 2018
10. Alfredo F. Laya, Jr. Vs. Philippine Veterans Bank, et al.
G.R. No. 205813. January 10, 2018 Concurring Opinion
J. Carpio Dissenting Opinion J. Leonen
11. In Re: G.R. No. 157659 "Eligio P. Mallari Vs. Government Service Insurance System and the Provincial Sheriff of
Pampanga
A.C. No. 11111. January 10, 2018
12. People of the Philippines, thru Private Complainant Brian Victor Britchford Vs. Salvador Alapan
G.R. No. 199527. January 10, 2018
13. Marilou Punongbayan-Visitacion Vs. People of the Philippines and Carmelita P. Punongbayan
G.R. No. 194214. January 10, 2018
14. Tomas P. Tan, Jr. Vs. Atty. Haide V. Gumba
A.C. No. 9000. January 10, 2018
15. The People of the Philippine Vs. Alexander Alvaro y De Leon and Rosalie Geronimo y Madera
G.R. No. 225596. January 10, 2018
16. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Leonor Macabagdal
G.R. No. 227215. January 10, 2018
17. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Roverncy Realty and Development Corporation
G.R. No. 190817. January 10, 2018
18. Digital Telecommunications Phils., Inc./John Gokongwei, Jr. Vs. Neilson M. Ayapana
G.R. No. 195614. January 10, 2018
19. Magsaysay Mitsu Osk Marine, Inc., Koyo Marine, Co., Ltd., and Conrado Dela Cruz Vs.Oliver G. Buenaventura
G.R. No. 195878. January 10, 2018
20. People of the Philippines Vs. Bienvinido Udang, Sr. y Sevilla
G.R. No. 210161. January 10, 2018
21. People of the Philippines Vs. Belen Mejares y Valencia
G.R. No. 225735. January 10, 2018
22. Jovita B. Lamsis Vs. Jude F. Sales, Sr.
A.M. No. P-17-3772. January 10, 2018
23. Charlie Hubilla, et al. Vs. HSY Marketing Ltd., Co., et al.
G.R. No. 207354. January 10, 2018
24. Mactan Rock Industries, Inc. and Antonio Tompar Vs. Benfrei S. Germo
G.R. No. 228799. January 10, 2018
25. Prosecutor Leo T. Cahanap Vs. Judge Leonor S. Quiñones
A.M. No. RTJ-16-2470. January 10, 2018
26. Araceli Mayuga Vs. Antonio Atienza
G.R. No. 208197. January 10, 2018
27. People of the Philippines Vs. Oscar Gimpaya and Roel Gimpaya
G.R. No. 227395. January 10, 2018
28. People of the Philippines Vs. Lino Alejandro y Pimentel
G.R. No. 223099. January 11, 2018
29. Career Executive Services Board, represented by Chairperson Bernardo P. Abesamis, et al. Vs. Civil Service
Commision represented by Chairman Francisco T. Duque III and Blesida V. Lodevico
G.R. No. 196890. January 11, 2018
30. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Katrina S. Tobora-Tionglico
G.R. No. 218630. January 11, 2018
31. People of the Philippines Vs. Marilou Hilario y Diana and Lalaine Guadayo y Royo
G.R. No. 210610. January 11, 2018
32. American Power Conversion Corporation, et al. Vs. Jason Yu Lim
G.R. No. 214291. January 11, 2018
33. Ramon E. Reyes and Clara R. Pastor Vs. Bancom Development Corp.
G.R. No. 190286. January 11, 2018
34. People of the Philippines Vs. Eduardo Golidan y Coto-Ong, et al.
G.R. No. 205307. January 11, 2018
35. AAA Vs. BBB
G.R. No. 212448. January 11, 2018
36. Specified Contractors & Development, Inc., et al. Vs. Jose A. Pobocan
G.R. No. 212472. January 11, 2018
37. People of the Philippines Vs. PFC Enrique Reyes
G.R. No. 224498. January 11, 2018
38. Philippine Savings Bank Vs. Josephine L. Papa
G.R. No. 200469. January 15, 2018
39. People of the Philippines Vs. Yolando B. Panerio alias John "Yolly" Labor and Alex (Jojo) F. Orteza
G.R. No. 205440. January 15, 2018
40. Bernadita F. Antiporda Vs. Francisco A. Ante, Jr.
A.M. No. MTJ-18-1908. January 16, 2018
41. Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Judge Perla V. Cabrera-Faller, et al./Office of the Court Adminstrator Vs.
Presiding Judge Fernando L. Felicen, et al./Re: Anonymous letter-complaint against Judge Perla V. Cabrera-Faller,
etc.
A.M. No. RTJ-11-2301/A.M. No. RTJ-11-2302/A.M. No. 12-9-188-RTC. January 16, 2018
i. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonardo-De Castro
42. The City of Bacolod, Hon. Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, et al. Vs. Phuture Visions Co., Inc.
G.R. No. 190289. January 17, 2018
43. Editha B. Albor Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
G.R. No. 196598. January 17, 2018
44. People of the Philippines Vs. Jesus Empuesto y Socatre
G.R. No. 218245. January 17, 2018
45. Allied Banking Corporation, now merged with Philippine National Bank Vs. Reynold Calumpang
G.R. No. 219435. January 17, 2018
46. People of the Philippines Vs. Rolando Santos y Zaragoza
G.R. No. 223142. January 17, 2018
47. People of the Philippines Vs. Juvy D. Amarela and Junard G. Racho
G.R. Nos. 225642-43. January 17, 2018
48. Norlina G. Sibayan Vs. Elizabeth O. Alda, through her Attorney-in-Fact, Ruby O. Alda
G.R. No. 233395. Janaury 17, 2018
49. Linda Cacho, et al. Vs. Gerardo Manahan, et al.
G.R. No. 203081. January 17, 2018
50. People of the Philippines Vs. Gerald Arvin Elinto Ramirez and Belinda Galienba Lachica
G.R. No. 225690. January 17, 2018
51. Interlink Movie Houses, Inc. and Edmer Y. Lim Vs. Honorable Court of Appeals, Expressions Stationery Shop, Inc.
and Josephine Lim Bon Huan
G.R. No. 203298. January 17, 2018
52. Stephen A. Antig, et al. Vs. Anastacio Antipuesto
G.R. No. 192396. January 17, 2018
53. Teodoro C. Tortona, et al. Vs. Julian C. Gregorio, et al.
G.R. No. 202612. January 17, 2018
54. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Michelle Soriano Gallo
G.R. No. 207074. January 17, 2018
55. Philippine Airlines, Inc. Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue/Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Philippine
Airlines, Inc.
G.R. No. 206079-80/G.R. No. 206309. January 17, 2018
56. Metro Rail Development Corporation Vs. Gammon Philippines, Inc.
G.R. No. 200401. January 17, 2018
57. Armando Go Vs. East Oceanic Leasing and Finance Corporation
G.R. No. 206841-42. January 19, 2018
58. People of the Philippines Vs. Noel Bejim y Romero
G.R. No. 208835. January 19, 2018
59. People of the Philippines Vs. Niño Flor y Mora
G.R. No. 216017. January 19, 2018
60. Esmeraldo Gatchalian Vs. Cesar Flores, et al.
G.R. No. 225176. January 19, 2018
61. Teekay Shipping Philippines, Inc., and/or Teekay Shipping Ltd., and/or Alex Verchez
G.R. No. 209582. January 19, 2018
62. Republic of the Philippines Vs. N. Dela Merced & Sons, Inc./N. Dela Merced & Sons, Inc. Vs. Republic of the
Philippines
G.R. No. 201501/G.R. No. 201658. January 22, 2018
63. People of the Philippines Vs. Lawrence Gajo y Buenafe and Rico Gajo y Buenafe
G.R. No. 217026. January 22, 2018
64. The Manila Banking Corporation Vs. Bases Conversion and Development Authority
G.R. No. 230144. January 22, 2018
65. People of the Philippines Vs. Bobby S. Abelarde
G.R. No. 215713. January 22, 2018
66. People of the Philippines Vs. Arnel Kalipayan y Aniano
G.R. No. 229829. January 22, 2018
67. Cecilia Rivac Vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 224673. January 22, 2018
68. Demosthenes R. Arbilon Vs. Sofronio Manlangit
G.R. No. 197920. January 22, 2018
69. Jorge Dabon Vs. The People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 208775. January 22, 2018
70. Atty. Ma. Jasmine . Lood, et al. Vs. Ruel V. Delicana
A.M. No. P-18-3796. January 22, 2018
71. Hon. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz and Hon. Gustavo S. Tambunting Vs. Hon. Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et al.
G.R. No. 219683. January 23, 2018
72. Ma. Cecilia Fermina T. Roxas Vs. Allen Francisco S. Sicat
A.M. No. P-17-3639. January 23, 2018
73. Gene M. Domingo Vs. Atty. Anastacio E. Revilla, Jr.
A.C. No. 5473. January 23, 2018
74. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Heirs of Cirilo Gotengco
G.R. No. 226355. January 24, 2018
75. People of the Philippines Vs. Brian Villahermoso
G.R. No. 218208. January 24, 2018
76. Lara's Gift and Decors, Inc. Vs. PNB General Insurers, Co., Inc. and UCPB General Insurance Co., Inc.
G.R. No. 230429-30. January 24, 2018
77. Judge Dennis B. Castilla Vs. Maria Luz A. Duncano
A.M. No. P-17-3771. January 24, 2018
78. Wilfredo P. Asayas Vs. Sea Power Shipping Enterprises, Inc. and/or Avin International S.A., and/or Antoniette
Guerrero
G.R. No. 201792. January 24, 2018
79. H. Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HL Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HRV Villarica Pawnshop, Inc. and Villarica Pawnshop, Inc.
Vs. Social Security Commission, Social Security System, et al.
G.R. No. 228087. January 24, 2018
80. Iluminada D. Yuzon Vs. Atty. Arnulfo M. Agleron
A.C. No. 10684. January 24, 2018
81. Asiga Mining Corporation Vs. Manila Mining Corporation and Basiana Mining Exploration Corporation
G.R. No. 199081. January 24, 2018
82. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Covanta Energy Philippine Holdings, Inc.
G.R. No. 203160. January 24, 2018
83. Spouses Francisco Ong, et al. Vs. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc.
G.R. No. 208638. January 24, 2018
84. Heirs of Alfonso Yusingco Vs. Amelita Busilak, et al.
G.R. No. 210504. January 24, 2018
85. Armando M. Tolentino Vs. Philippine Airlines, Inc.
G.R. No. 218984. January 24, 2018
86. St. Paul College, Pasig and Sister Teresita Baricaua Spc Vs. Anna Liza L. Mancol and Jennifer Cecile S. Valera
G.R. No. 222317. January 24, 2018
87. Generato M. Hernandez Vs. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 226103. January 24, 2018
88. People of the Philippines Vs. Joselito Bringcula y Fernandez
G.R. No. 226400. January 24, 2018
89. Angel Fuellas Dizon Vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 227577. January 24, 2018
90. Marily B. Asentista Vs. JUPP & Company, Inc., and/or Mr. Joseph V. Ascutia
G.R. No. 229404. January 24, 2018
91. Ma. Victoria M. Galang Peakhold Finance Corporation and The Register of Deeds of Caloocan City
G.R. No. 233922. January 24, 2018
92. Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Raul T. Manzano, et al.
G.R. No. 188243. January 24, 2018
93. Philippine Geothermal, Inc. Employees Union (PGIEU) Vs. Chevron Geothermal Phils. Holdings, Inc.
G.R. No. 207252. January 24, 2018
94. Leo V. Mago and Leilanie E. Colobong Vs. Sun Power Manufacturing Limited
G.R. No. 210961. January 24, 2018
95. Lucila Yared and Heirs of the late Ernesto Yared, Sr. Vs. Land Bank of the Philippines
G.R. No. 213945. January 24, 2018
96. Jose V. Gambito Vs. Adrian Oscar Z. Bacena
G.R. No. 225929. January 24, 2018
97. People of the Philippines Vs. Edwin Dagsa y Bantas
G.R. No. 219889. January 29, 2018
98. Victoria N. Racelis Vs. Spouses Germil Javier and Rebecca Javier
G.R. No. 189609. January 29, 2018
99. People of the Philippines Vs. Alvin Jugo y Villanueva
G.R. No. 231792. January 29, 2018
100. People of the Philippines Vs. Philip Mamangon y Espiritu
G.R. No. 229102. January 29, 2018
101. Marita B. Balloguing Vs. Cresente B. Dagan
A.M. No. P-17-3645. January 30, 2018
102. Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Rolando C. Tomas and Angelina C. Rillorta/Angelina C. Rillorta Vs. Judge A.
Madrid
A.M. No. P-09-2633/A.M. No. RTJ-12-2338. January 30, 2018
103. Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Judge Hector B. Salise
A.M. No. RTJ-18-2514. January 30, 2018
104. The Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Mr. Crispin C. Egipto, Jr.
A.M. No. P-05-1938. January 30, 2018
105. Re: dropping from the roll of Lemuel H. Vendiola, Sheriff IV, Office of the Clerk of Court (OCC), Regional Trial Court of
Biñan City, Laguna (RTC)
A.M. No. 17-11-272-RTC. January 31, 2018
106. People of the Philippines Vs. Jovencito Miranda y Tigas
G.R. No. 229671. January 31, 2018
107. Reyman G. Minsola Vs. New City Builders, Inc. and Engr. Ernel Fajardo
G.R. No. 207613. January 31, 2018
108. Manila Shipmanagement & Manning, Inc., and/or Hellespont Hammonia GMBH & Co. Kr and/or Azucena D. Detera Vs.
Ramon T. Aninang
G.R. No. 217135. January 31, 2018
109. People of the Philippines Vs. Ronaldo Paz y Dionisio
G.R. No. 229512. January 31, 2018
110. People of the Philippines Vs. Moises Dejolde, Jr y Salino
G.R. No. 219238. January 31, 2018
111. People of the Philippines Vs. Maximo Dela Peña
G.R. No. 219581. January 31, 2018
112. People of the Philippines Vs. Hernando Bongos
G.R. No. 227698. January 31, 2018
113. People of the Philippines Vs. Emiliano De Chavez
G.R. No. 218427. January 31, 2018
114. Atty. Benigno T. Bartolome Vs. Atty. Christopher A. Basilio
A.C. No. 10783. January 31, 2018
115. In the matter of the Intestate of Reynaldo Guzman Rodriguez; Anita Ong Tan Vs. Rolando C. Rodriguez, et al.
G.R. No. 230404. January 31, 2018
116. Perfecto M. Pascua Vs. Bank Wise, Inc. and Philippine Veterans Bank/Bankwise, Inc. Vs. Perfecto M. Pascua and
Philippine Veterans Bank
G.R. No. 191460/G.R. No. 191464. January 31, 2018
117. People of the Philippines Vs. Joshua Que y Utuanis
G.R. No. 212994. January 31, 2018
118. Paz E. Rebadulla, et al. Vs. Republic of the Philippines, The Secretary of Public Works & Highways, and Engr. Tomas
L. Buen, Project Manager, DPWH-PMO-SWIM Project
G.R. No. 222159. January 31, 2018