RISPRUDENCE AUGUST 2015

Jose Yulo Agricultural Corporation Vs. Spouses Perla Cabaylo Davis and Scott Davis
G.R. No. 197709. August 3, 2015

Spouses Emiliano L. Jalbay, Sr. Vs. Mamerta C. Jalbay Vs. Philippine National Bank
G.R. No. 177803. August 3, 2015

Virginia Ocampo Vs. Deogracia Ocampo

G.R. No. 198908. August 3, 2015

The People of the Philippines Vs. Manuela Flores y Salazar @ Wella

G.R. No. 201365. August 3, 2015

Karen Go Vs. Lamberto Echavez

G.R. No. 174542. August 3, 2015

Leonardo L. Villalon Vs. Renato E. Lirio

G.R. No. 183869. August 3, 2015

Navy Officer's Village Association, Inc. (NOVAI) Vs. Republic of the Philippines
G.R. No. 177168. August 3, 2015

Richard N. Rivera Vs. Genesis Transport Service, Inc. and Riza A. Moises
G.R. No. 215568. August 3, 2015

Dominador M. Apique Vs. Evangeline Fahnenstich

G.r. No. 205705. August 5, 2015

The Register of Deeds of Negros Occidental and The National Treasurer of the Republic of the
Philippines Vs. OScar Angelo, Sr., et al.
G.R. No. 171804. August 5, 2015

David Yu Kimteng, et al. Vs. Atty. Walter T. Young, et al.

G.R. No. 210554. August 5, 2015

Berlinda Oribello Vs. Court of Appeals (Special Former Tenth Division), Remedios Oribello
G.R. No. 163504. August 5, 2015

Heirs of Rafael Gozo represented by Castillo Gozo and Rafael Gozo, Jr. Vs. Philippine Union Mission
Corporation of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (PUMCO), et al.
G.R. No. 195990. August 5, 2015

Jose V. Toledo, et al. Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

G.R. No. 167838. August 5, 2015

Manila Electric Company Vs. The City Assessor and City Treasurer of Lucena City
G.R. No. 166102. August 5, 2015

San Miguel Properties, Inc. Vs. BF Homes, Inc.

G.R. No. 169343. August 5, 2015
 Fortunato R. Baron, et al. Vs. EPE Transport, Inc. and/or Ernesto P. Enriquez
G.R. No. 202645. August 5, 2015

Oks Designtech, Inc. represented by Zamby O. Pongad Vs. Mary Jayne L. Caccam
G.R. No. 211263. August 5, 2015

Sps. Maria Butiong and Francisco Villafria, substituted by Dr. Ruel B. Villafria Vs. Ma. Gracia Rioza
Plazo and Ma. Fe Rioza Alaras
G.R. No. 187524. August 5, 2015

Benjamin E. Ravago Vs. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, substituted by Bright Ventures Realty,
Inc.
G.R. No. 188739. August 5, 2015

Ng Meng Tam Vs. China Banking Corporation

G.R. No. 214054. August 5, 2015

Bliss Development Corp./Home Guaranty Corporation Vs. Montano Diaz, Domingo Tapay, and Edgar
H. Arreza
G.R. No. 213233. August 5, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Rodelio Llobera y Ofiza

G.R. No. 203066. August 5, 2015

La Tondena, Inc. Vs. Republic of the Philippines

G.R. No. 194617. August 5, 2015

Concurring and Dissenting Opinion

J. Brion

Alicia Y. Laurel Vs. Ferdinand M. Vardeleon

G.R. No. 202967. August 5, 2015

Herminia L. Mendoza, in her capacity as OIC of the Register of Deeds of Lucena City Vs. Spouses
Armando and Angela Garana and Far East Bank & Trust Co., Inc.
G.R. No. 179751. August 5, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Sandiganbayan (2nd Division), Quintin B. Saludaga, et al.
G.R. No. 197953. August 5, 2015

Terelay Investment and Development Corporation Vs. Cecilia Teresita J. Yulo

G.R. No. 160924. August 5, 2015

Charlie Te Vs. Hon. Augusto V. Breva, et al.

G.R. No. 164974. August 5, 2015

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Toledo Power Company

G.R. Nos. 195175 & 199645. August 10, 2015

Rodolfo Basilonia, et al. Vs. Hon. Delano F. Villaruz, acting in his capacity as Presiding Judge of the
Regional Trial Court, Roxas City, Branch 16, and Dixon Roblete
G.R. Nos. 191370-70. August 10, 2015
 Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Vs. Hon. Winlove M. Dumayas, Presiding
Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 59, Makaty City and United Coconut Planters Bank
(UCPB)/Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Vs. Hon. Winlove M. Dumayas,
Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 59, Makaty City and United Coconut Planters Life
Assurance Corporation (COCOLIFE)
G.R. No. 209447/G.R. No. 210901. August 11, 2015

Juan Ponce Enrile Vs. People of the Philippines, Hon. Amparo M. Cabotaje-Tang, Hon. Samuel R.
Martinez, and Hon. Alex L. Quiroz of the Third Division of the Sandiganbayan
G.R. No. 213455. August 11, 2015

Dissenting Opinion
J. Carpio, J. Leonen

Separate Concurring Opinion

J. Perlas-Bernabe

People of the Philippines Vs. Efren Basal Cayas

G.R. No. 215714. August 12, 2015

Marina Port Services Vs. American Home Assurance Corporation

G.R. No. 201822. August 12, 2015

Gabriela Coronel Vs. Atty. Nelson A. Cunanan

A.C. No. 6738. August 12, 2015

Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Carlos C. Salinas, and Norwegian Crew Management A/S Vs.
Cesar C. Pelagio
G.R. No. 211302. August 12, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Rodolfo Omilig y Mancia, et al.

G.R. No. 206296. August 12, 2015

Aqa Global Construction, Inc. Vs. Planters Development Bank/Je-An Supreme Builders and Sales
Corporation Vs. Planters Development Bank
G.R. No. 211649/G.R. No. 211742. August 12, 2015

Sps. Byron & Maria Luisa Saunders Vs. Atty. Lyssa Grace S. Pagano-Calde
A.C. No. 8708. August 12, 2015

Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (ARBA), et al. Vs. Fil-Estate Properties, Inc./The
Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries, Inc., et
al. Vs. Kingsville Construction and Development Corp. and Johnson Ong/Agrarian Reform
Beneficiaries Association (ARBA), et al. Vs. Kingsville Construction and Development Corp. and
Johnson Ong
G.R. No. 163598/G.R. No. 164660/G.R. No. 164779. August 12, 2015

Securities and Exchange Commission and Vernette G. Umali Vs. Baguio Country Club
Corporation/Ramon K. Ilusorio and Erlinda K. Ilusorio Vs. Baguio Country Club Corporation
G.R. No. 165146/G.R. No. 165209. August 12, 2015

United Dumangas Port Development Corporation Vs. Philippine Ports Authority, et al.
G.R. No. 192943. August 12, 2015
 Winston F. Garcia, in his Capacity as President and General Manager of the Government Service
Insurance System (GSIS) Vs. Angelita Tolentino, et al./Melina I. Garcia, et al. Vs. Winston Garica, et
al.
G.R. No. 153810/G.R. No. 167297. August 12, 2015

Jackson Q. Padiermos Jackie G. Roxas and Rolando J. Mesina Vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 181111. August 17, 2015

Anlud Metal Recycling Corporation, as represented by Alfredo A. Dy Vs. Joaquin Ang

G.R. No. 182157. August 17, 2015

Toyota Alabang, Inc. Vs. Edwin Games

G.R. No. 206612. August 17, 2015

Dissenting Opinion
J. Bersamin

Former Judge Fernando Vil Pamintuan Vs. Salvador G. Comuyog, Jr., Clerk III
A.M. No. P-11-2982. August 17, 2015

Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Ana Marie Abarintos

A.M. No. CA-12-26-P. August 17, 2015

Ricardo V. Quintos Vs. Development Bank of the Philippines, et al.

G.R. No. 168258. August 17, 2015

Nation Petroleum Gas, et al. Vs. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, substituted by Philippine
Asset Growth One, Inc.
G.R. No. 183370. August 17, 2015

Vicente H. Manualat, Jr. Vs. People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 190892. August 17, 2015

Dr. Corazon D. Paderanga, et al. Vs. Honorable Rustico D. Paderanga

A.M. No. RTJ-14-2383. August 17, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Regie A. Breis and Gary T. Yumul

G.R. No. 205823. August 17, 2015

Monico Ligtas Vs. People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 200751. August 17, 2015

In Re: Expiration of Fixed Term of Office of Atty. Saaduddin A. Alauya, Office of the Jurisconsult,
Zamboanga City
A.M. No. 11238-Ret. August 18, 2015

Leo R. Rosales, et al. Vs. New A.N.J.H. Enterprises & N.H. Oil Mill Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 203355. August 18, 2015

Re: Request of retired Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Justices for increase/adjustment of their
december 1998 pensions
A.M. No. 99-7-01-SC. August 18, 2015
 Rommel C. Arnado Vs. Commission on Elections and Florante Capitan
G.R. No. 210164. August 18, 2015

Concurring Opinion
C.J. Sereno

Dissenting Opinion
J. Brion

Concurring and Dissenting Opinion

J. Leonen

Juan Ponce Enrile Vs. Sandiganbayan (Third Division), and People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 213847. August 18, 2015

Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen

Acomarit Phils., and/or Acomarit Hongkong Limited Vs. Gomer L. Dotimas

G.R. No. 190984. August 19, 2015

Alberto T. Lasala Vs. The National Food Authority

G.R. No. 171582. August 19, 2015

Philippine National Construction Corporation Vs. Asiavest Merchant Bankers (M) Berhad
G.R. No. 172301. August 19, 2015

Teddy Maravilla Vs. Joseph Rios

G.R. No. 196875. August 19, 2015

Luis Uy, substituted by Lydia Uy Velasquez and Shirley Uy Macaraig

G.R. No. 206220. August 19, 2015

Grace David Vs. People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 208320. August 19, 2015

Rosvee C. Celestial Vs. People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 214865. August 19, 2015

Hilario P. Soriano Vs. Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon Victor C. Fernandez, et al.
G.R. No. 168157. August 19, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Edgar Bolo y Franco

G.R. No. 200295. August 19, 2015

Acomarit Phils., and/or Acomarit Hongkong Limited Vs. Gomer L. Dotimas

G.R. No. 190984. August 19, 2015

Jose Yoac Estrella Vs. BSM Crew Service Centre Phils., et al.
G.R. No. 195978. August 19, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Carolina Boquecosa

G.R. No. 202181. August 19, 2015
 Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Presidential Commission on Good Government Vs.
Legal Heirs of Jose L. Africa
G.r. No. 205722. August 19, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Vs. Jose Alberto Alba, represented by his Attorney-if-fact, Manuel C.
Blanco, Jr.
G.R. No. 169710. August 19, 2015

Jose Rudy L. Bautista Vs. Elburg Shipmanagement Philippines, Inc. Augustea Shipmanagement
Italy, and/or Captain Antonio S. Nombrado
G.R. No. 206032. August 19, 2015

Philippine National Bank Vs. Spouses Hippocrates and Melanie Pimentel

G.R. No. 187882. August 24, 2015

Department of Finance represented by Hon. Cesar V. Purisima, et al. Vs. Hon. Mariano M. Dela Cruz,
Jr., et al.
G.R. No. 209331. August 24, 2015

Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen

Social Security System Vs. Debbie Ubana

G.R. No. 200114. August 24, 2015

Dissenting Opinion
J. Jardeleza

Liwayway Andres, et al. Vs. Sta. Lucia Realty & Development, Inc.
G.R. No. 201405. August 24, 2015

Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen

Patrocina H. Salabao Vs. Atty. Andres C. Villaruel, Jr.

A.C. No. 8084. August 24, 2015

Teresita R. Marigomen Vs. Ronelo G. Labar

A.M. No. CA-15-33-P. August 24, 2015

Mary Ann T. Flores Vs. Atty. Jovencio LL. Mayor, Jr.

A.C. No. 7314. August 25, 2015

Re: In the matter of the petition for reinstatement of Rolando S. Torres as a member of the Philippine
Bar
A.C. No. 5161. August 25, 2015

Prudencio Caranto Vs. Bergesen D.Y. Phils. and/or Bergesen D.Y. A.S.A.
G.R. No. 170706. August 26, 2015

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Vs. Coalition of PPA Officers and Employees, represented by
Hector E. Miole, et al.
G.R. No. 203142. August 26, 2015
 Samuel B. Arnado Vs. Atty. Homobono Adaza
A.C. No. 9834. August 26, 2015

Noel S. Sorreda Vs. Atty. David L. Kho

A.C. No. 10635. August 26, 2015

Mamerta Lopez Claudio, Eduardo L. Claudio, et al. Vs. Sps. Federico and Norma Saraza
G.R. No. 213286. August 26, 2015

Honorlita Ascano-Cupino and Flaviana Ascano-Colocado Vs. Pacific Rehouse Corporation

G.R. No. 205113. August 26, 2015

Ce Luzon Geothermal Power Company, Inc. Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

G.R. No. 200841-42. August 26, 2015

Ismael V. Crisostomo Vs. Martin P. Victoria

G.R. No. 175098. August 26, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Dats Mamalumpon

G.R. No. 210452. August 26, 2015

Ariel "Aga" Muhlach Vs. Executive Judge Ma. Agela Acompaado-Arroyo

A.M. No. RTJ-15-2439. August 26, 2015

Teofilo Giangan, Santos Bontia (deceased), and Liberato Dumail (deceased) Vs. People of the
Philippines
G.R. No. 169385. August 26, 2015

Nilo V. Chipongian Vs. Victoria Benitez-Lirio, et al.

G.R. No. 162692. August 26, 2015

People of the Philippines Vs. Ricardo Bacus

G.R. No. 208354. August 26, 2015