JULY 2018 - PHILIPPINE JURISPRUDENCE

CASE NUMBER	CASE TITLE
A.C. No. 11724 July 31, 2018	HDI Holdings Philippines, Inc. vs. Atty. Emmanuel N. Cruz
A.C. No. 10555 July 31, 2018	Evelyn T. Goopio vs. Att. Ariel D. Maglalang
A.C. No. 5580 July 31, 2018	San Jose Homeowners Association, Inc. as represented by Rebecca V. Labrador vs. Atty. Roberto B. Romanillos
G.R. No. 237721 July 31, 2018	In Re: Correction/Adjustment of Penalty Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10951, In Relation to Hernan V. Sandiganbayn - Rolando Elabuena y Marfil
G.R. No. 205698/G.R. No. 205780/G.R. No. 208744/G.R. No. 209424/G.R. No. 209446/G.R. No. 209489/G.R. No. 209852/G.R. No. 210095/G.R. No. 210143/G.R. No. 228452/G.R. No. 228730/G.R. No. 230680 July 31, 2018	Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Pag-Ibig vs. Christina Sagun/Department of Justice rep. by Sec. Leila De Lima, et al. vs. Christina Sagun/Department of Justice vs. Delfin S. Lee/Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) vs. Atty. Alex M. Alvarez/Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) vs. Delfin S. Lee/Department of Jusitce vs. Delfin S. Lee/People of the Philippines vs. Delfin S. Lee/Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) vs. Dexter L. Lee/People of the Philippines vs. Dexter L. Lee/Cristina Salagan vs. People of the Philippines and Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Dissenting Opinion Justice Antionio T. Carpio, Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen Separate Opinion Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe, Justice Noel G. Tijam Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. Nos. 212761-62/G.R. Nos. 213473-74/G.R. Nos. 213538-39 July 31, 2018	Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada vs. Office of the Ombudsman, Hon. Sandiganbayan, Field Investigation Office, Office of the Ombudsman, National Bureau of Investigation, and Atty. Levito D. Baligod/John Raymund De Asis vs. Conchita Carpioi Morales, in hes capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines, and Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division/Janet Lim Napoles vs. Conchita Carpioi Morales, in hes capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines, and Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division Concurring and Dissenting Opinion Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion Justice Diosdado M. Peralta Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen Concurring Opinion Justice Noel Gimenez Tijam
G.R. Nos. 206438 and 206458/G.R. Nos. 210141-42 July 31, 2018	Cesar Matas Cagang vs. Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division, Quezon City; Office of the Ombudsman and People of the Philippines/Cesar Matas Cagang vs. Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division, Quezon City;Office of the Ombudsman Concurring Opinion Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr. Dissenting Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 217744 July 30, 2018	Jose Z. Moreno vs. Rene M. Kahn, et al.
G.R. No. 221684 July 30, 2018	Maria T. Calma vs. Marilu C. Turla
G.R. No. 227147 July 30, 2018	Radiowealth Finance Company, Inc. vs. Alfonso O. Pineda, Jr., and Josephine C. Pineda
G.R. No. 233572 July 30, 2018	Alfredo A. Ramos vs. People of the Philippines Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Diosdado M. Peralta
G.R. No. 235498 July 30, 2018	Renalyn A. Masbate and Spouses Renato Masbate and Marlyn Masbate vs. Ricky Jame Relucio
G.R. No. 234033 July 30, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Amado Balubal y Pagulayan
G.R. No. 178591 July 30, 2018	SM Systems Corporation vs. Oscar Camerino, et al.
G.R. No. 221427 July 30, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Alvin J. Labagala and Romeo Labagala
G.R. No. 208004/G.R. No. 208112/G.R. No. 210243 July 30, 2018	Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Prado Verde Corporation/Prado Verde Corporation vs. Land Bank of the Philippines/Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Prado Verde Corporation
G.R. No. 229826 July 30, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Patricia Cabrellos y Dela Cruz Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Diosdado M. Peralta
G.R. No. 212786 July 30, 2018	Republic Of The Philippines, Represented By The Department Of Public Works And Highways (DPWH) vs. Estrella R. Decena, Marieta Decena Brazil, Noland D. Brazil, Heirs Of Edita R. Decena, As Represented By Virgilio C. Brazil, Sr.,
G.R. No. 218914 July 30, 2018	People Of The Philippines vs. Henry De Vera Y Medina Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Diosdado M. Peralta
G.R. No. 233477 July 30, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Jowie Allingag y Torres and Elizabeth Allingag y Torres
G.R. No. 178696/G.R. No. 192607 July 30, 2018	Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and its Monetary Board vs. Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank/Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank vs. Central Luzon Board of Liquidations
G.R. No. 228503 July 25, 2018	Heirs of Ramon Arce, Sr. vs. Department of Agrarian Reform, represented by Secretary Virgilio Delos Reyes
G.R. No. 216748 July 25, 2018	Department of Education vs. Nixon Q. Dela Torre, et al.
G.R. No. 222710 July 24, 2018	Philippine Health Insurance Corporation vs. Commission on Audit, et al. Dissenting Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen Dissenting Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 218232/G.R. No. 218235/G.R. No. 218266/G.R. No. 218903/G.R. No. 219162 July 24, 2018	Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan (First Divsion) and People of the Philippines/Richard A. Cambe vs. Sandiganbayan (First Division), People of the Philippines and Office of the Ombudsman/Janet Lim Napoles vs. Sandiganbayan (First Division), Conchita Carpio Morales, in her capacity as Ombudsman and People of the Philippines/People of the Philippines vs. Sandiganbayan (First Divsion), Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. and Richard A. Cambe/Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan (First Division) and People of the Philippines Concurring and Dissenting Opinion Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr.
A.M. No. MTJ-16-1879 July 24, 2018	Anonymous vs. Judge Bill D. Buyucan, Municipal Trial Court, Bagabag-Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya
G.R. No. 230107 July 24, 2018	Department of Transportation (DOTR), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vs. Philippine Petroleum Sea Transport Association, Herma Shipping & Transport Corporation, Islas Tankers Seatransport Corporation, MIS Maritime Corporation, Petrolift, Ink., Golden Albatross Shipping Corporation, VIA Marine Corporation and Cargomarine Corporation
G.R. No. 232272 July 24, 2018	Secretary Mario G. Montejo, in his capacity as Secretary of Science and Technology (DOST) vs. Commission on Audit (COA), National Government Sector, Cluster B - General Public Services II and Defense, Commission on Audit
G.R. No. 192223 July 23, 2018	Danilo A. Lihaylihay vs. The Treasurer of the Philippines Roberto C. Tan, et al.
G.R. No. 222337 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Sherniel Ungriano Ascarraga a.k.a. Sergio Ongriano Ascarraga
G.R. No. 225604 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Dionesio Roy y Peralta
G.R. No. 227502 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Randy Gajila y Salazar
G.R. No. 179148 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Alexis Dindo San Jose y Suico
G.R. No. 222837 July 23, 2018	Macario Lim Gaw, Jr. vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 227421 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Rodolfo Olabre y Balihango
G.R. Nos. 230950-51 July 23, 2018	Elpidio Tagaan Magante vs. Sandiganbayan (Third Divison) and People of the Philippines
A.M. No. RTJ-16-2484 July 23, 2018	The Office of the Court Administrator vs. Hon. Selma P. Alaras, Presiding Judge, Branch 62, Regional Trial Court, Makati City
G.R. No. 198916-17/G.R. No. 198920-21 July 23, 2018	Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. vs. St. Francis Square Realty Corporation/St. Francis Square Realty Corporation vs. Malayan Company, Inc. Dissenting Opinion Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr.
G.R. No. 202129 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Evelyn Patricio y Castillo
G.R. No. 221813/G.R. No. 222723 July 23, 2018	Maricalum Mining Corporation vs. Ely G. Florentino, et al./Ely G. Florentino, et al. vs. Natinal Labor Relations Commission, et al. Dissenting Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
G.R. No. 222563 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Reynaldo Rojas y Villablanca, Jr.
G.R. No. 224293 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Allan Lumagui y Maligid
G.R. No. 225497 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Marciano Ubungen
G.R. No. 225896 July 23, 2018	Carmen Aledro-Ruña vs. Lead Export and Agro-Development Corporation
G.R. No. 226392 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Nestor "Tony" Caliao
G.R. No. 227388 July 23, 2018	Republic of the Philippines vs. Maria Theresa Manahan-Jazmines
A.M. No. RTJ-13-2350 July 23, 2018	Sps. Alberto and Lilian Pacho vs. Judge Agapito S. Lu
A.C. No. 12005 July 23, 2018	Achernar B. Tabuzo vs. Atty. Jose Alfonso M. Gomos
G.R. No. 191495 July 23, 2018	Nippon Express (Philippines) Corporation vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 203249 July 23, 2018	San Roque Power Corporation vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 225590 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Michael Cabuhay
G.R. No. 225605 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Venerando Gozo y Velasquez
G.R. No. 233334 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. John Carlo Salga and Ruel "Tawing" Namalata
G.R. No. 220898 July 23, 2018	Mon C. Anuat vs. Pacific Ocean Manning, Inc./Trans Star Shipping Agency Corporation, Massoel Meridian Ltd. and/or Hernando S. Eusebio
G.R. No. 214794 July 23, 2018	Narciso Victoriano vs. Juniper Dominguez
G.R. No. 226405 July 23, 2018	Office of the Ombudsman vs. Efren Bongais Housing and Homesite Regulation Officer IV, City House and Settlements Office, Calamaba City
G.R. No. 232891 July 23, 2018	Lamberto Mariñas y Fernando vs. People of the Philippines Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Diosdado M. Peralta
G.R. No. 234160 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Aljon Guadaña y Antiquera
G.R. No. 222436 July 23, 2018	Commisioner of Internal Revenue vs. Euro-Philippines Airline Services, Inc. Concurring Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 229955 July 23, 2018	Melchor Barcenas Deocariza vs. Fleet Management Services Philippines, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 234154 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Jerry Arbuis y Comprado
G.R. No. 224015 July 23, 2018	Stephen I. Jeugo-Sakai vs. Republic of the Philippines Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 236629 July 23, 2018	Republic of the Philippines vs. Liberato P. Mola Cruz Dissenting Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
G.R. Nos. 235937-40 July 23, 2018	Johanne Edward B. Labay vs. Sandiganbayan, Third Division and People of the Philippines Dissenting Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
G.R. No. 225332 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Joel Jaime alias "Torning"
G.R. No. 211450 July 23, 2018	Office of the Ombudsman vs. Loving F. Fetalvero, Jr.
G.R. No. 229192 July 23, 2018	Magsaysay Mol Marine, Inc. and/or Mol Ship Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. vs. Michael Paderes Atraje
G.R. No. 197624 July 23, 2018	Abacus Capital and Invertment Corporation vs. Dr. Ernesto G. Tabujara
G.R. No. 210286 July 23, 2018	Welbit Construction Corp., et al. vs. Heirs of Cresenciano C. De Castro
G.R. No. 232275 July 23, 2018	Solpia Marine and Ship Management vs. Michael V. Postrano
G.R. No. 233033 July 23, 2018	Romeo Igdalino and Rosita Igdalino vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 219774 July 23, 2018	Manila Hotel Corporation vs. Rosita De Leon
A.C. No. 12044 July 23, 2018	Martin J. Sioson vs. Atty. Dionisio B. Apoya, Jr.
G.R. No. 225059 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. XXX
G.R. No. 223155 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Danilo Japag And Alvin Liporada
G.R. No. 220949 July 23, 2018	Rickmers Marine Agency Phils., Inc., Global Management Limited And/Or George C. Guerrerovs. Edmund R. San Jose
G.R. No. 227738 July 23, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Jacinto Andes y Lorilla
G.R. No. 233542 July 19, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Fidel G. Laguerta
A.M. No. 18-06-01-SC July 17, 2018	Re: Show cause order in the decision dated May 11, 2018 in G.R. No. 237428 (Republic of the Philippines, represented by Solicitor General Jose C. Calida v. Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno)
G.R. No. 202275 July 17, 2018	The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines (PBOAP), Southern Luzon Bus Operators Association, Inc. (SO-LUBOA), The Inter City Bus Operators Association (INTERBOA) and the City of San Jose Del Monte Bus Operators Association (CSJDMBOA) vs. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Land Transporation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)
G.R. No. 189723 July 11, 2018	Republic of the Philippines vs. Alaminos Ice Plant and Cold Storage, Inc.
G.R. No. 206725 July 11, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Esmael Gervero, et al.
G.R. No. 222964 July 11, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Cajeto Cabilida, Jr. y Candawan
G.R. No. 192285 July 11, 2018	Mateo Encarnacion (deceased), substituted by his heirs, namely: Elsa Deplian-Encarnacion, et al. vs. Thomas Johnson
G.R. No. 219582 July 11, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Benito Palaras y Lapu-Os
G.R. No. 220492 July 11, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. CCC
G.R. No. 223125 July 11, 2018	IBM Daksh Business Process Services Philippines, Inc. vs. Rosallie S. Ribas
G.R. No. 218721 July 10, 2018	Binga Hydroelectric Plant, Inc. vs. Commission on Audit and National Power Corporation
G.R. No. 210204 July 10, 2018	Association of Retired Court of Appeals Justices, Inc. (ARCAJI) vs. Hon. Florencio Abad, Jr., as Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management
A.C. No. 10557 July 10, 2018	Jerry M. Palencia vs. Atty. Pedro L. Linsangan, et al. Dissenting Opinion Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr.
A.C. No. 8962 July 9, 2018	Jildo A. Gubaton vs. Atty. Augustus Serafin D. Amador
G.R. No. 224972 July 9, 2018	Ng Ching Ting vs. Philippine Business Bank, Inc.
G.R. No. 231130 July 9, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Gerald Tamayo Cordova and Marcial Dayon Equiso Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Diosdado M. Peralta
G.R. No. 232624 July 9, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Renato Cariño y Gocong and Alvin Aquino y Ragam
G.R. No. 235652 July 9, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. XXX and YYY
G.R. No. 197945/G.R. Nos. 204119-20 July 9, 2018	Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation/Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation and Petron Corporation
G.R. No. 222297 July 9, 2018	Fortunato Anzures vs. Spouses Erlinda Ventanilla and Arturo Ventanilla
A.C. No. 12137 July 9, 2018	Pheninah D.F. Washington vs. Atty. Samuel D. Dicen
G.R. No. 225199 July 9, 2018	Allied Banking Corporation vs. Eduardo De Guzman, Sr., in his capacity as surety to the various credit accomodations granted to Yeson International Philippines
G.R. No. 197831 July 9, 2018	Philippine National Bank vs. Sps. Angel and Buenvenida Anay, et al.
G.R. No. 209166 July 9, 2018	Demetrio Ellao y Dela Vega vs. Batangas I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC I), et al.
G.R. No. 209289 July 9, 2018	Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. The Secretary of Justice and Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD)
G.R. No. 189800 July 9, 2018	Presidential Commission on Good Government vs. Hon. Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez, et al.
G.R. No. 195905 July 4, 2018	The Government of Baguio, represented by Mauricio G. Domongan, et al. vs. Atty. Brain Masweng, et al.
G.R. No. 205688 July 4, 2018	Valentino S. Lingat and Aproniano Altoveros vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 221439 July 4, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Rashid Binasing y Disalungan
G.R. No. 197908 July 4, 2018	Visitacion R. Rebultan, et al. vs. Sps. Edmundo Daganta and Marvelyn P. Daganta and Willie Viloria
G.R. No. 223553 July 4, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Rogelio Baguion
G.R. No. 199162 July 4, 2018	Phil-Man Marine Agency, Inc. and DOHLE (IOM) Limited vs. Aniano P. Dedace, Jr.
G.R. No. 237804 July 4, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Mercindo Bobotiok, Jr. y Lontoc
G.R. No. 205294 July 4, 2018	Elmer P. Lee vs. Estela V. Sales, et al.
G.R. No. 224588 July 4, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Rodel Belmonte y Saa
A.C. No. 11185 July 4, 2018	Jaime S. De Borja vs. Atty. Ramon B. Mendez, Jr.
G.R. No. 204361 July 4, 2018	Cecilia t. Javelosa vs. Ezequiel Tapus, et al.
G.R. No. 221624 July 4, 2018	National Transmission Corporation vs. Ma. Magdalena Lourdes Lacson-De Leon, et al.
G.R. No. 229920 July 4, 2018	Samuel Mamaril vs. The Red System Company, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 204361 July 4, 2018	Cecilia T. Javelosa vs. Ezequiel Tapus, et al.
G.R. No. 207040 July 4, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Sheldon Alcantara y Li, et al.
G.R. No. 216999 July 4, 2018	Republic of the Phiilppines vs. Ronald M. Cosalan
G.R. No. 225322 July 4, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Ronel Bermundo y Marcellano, et al.
G.R. No. 200712 July 4, 2018	Mario A. Abuda, et al. vs. L. Natividad Poultry Farms, et al.
A.M. No. 17-07-05-SC/A.M. No. 18-02-13-SC July 3, 2018	Re: Memorandum dated July 10, 2017 from Associate Justice Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro/Re: Letter of Resignation of Atty. Brenda Jay Angeles Mendoza, PhilJA Chief of Office for the Philippine Mediation Center Concurring Opinion Justice Terisita Leonardo-De Castro Separate Opinion Justice Presbitero Velasco, Jr., Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
A.C. No. 8854 July 3, 2018	Julieta Dimayuga vs. Atty. Vivian Rubia
G.R. No. 234608 July 3, 2018	Arvin R. Balag vs. Senate of the Philippines, et al.
A.C. No. 11981 July 3, 2018	Leah B. Taday vs. Atty. Dionisio B. Apoya, Jr.
G.R. No. 232395 July 3, 2018	Pedro S. Agcaoili, Jr., et al. vs. The Honorable Representative Rodolfo C. Fariñas, et al.
G.R. No. 199802/G.R. No. 208488 July 3, 2018	Congressman Hermilando I. Mandanas, et al. vs. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et al./Honorable Enrique T. Garcia, Jr. vs. Honorable Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et al./Honorable Enrique T. Garcia, Jr. vs. Honorable Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et al. Separate Opinion Justice Presbitero Velasco, Jr., Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa Dissenting Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Justice Andres B. Reyes
G.R. No. 213446/G.R. No. 213658 July 3, 2018	Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE), et al. vs. Commisisoner, Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Secretary, Department of Finance/Judge Armando A. Yanga and Cristina Carmela I. Japzon vs. Hon. Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares
G.R. No. 210838 July 3, 2018	Development Bank of the Philippines vs Commission on Audit Dissenting Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
G.R. No. 224678 July 3, 2018	Spouses Jose Manuel and Maria Esperanza Ridruejo Stilianopoulos vs. The Register of Deeds for Legazpi City and the National Treasurer Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 212034 July 2, 2018	Colegio Medico-Farmaceutico De Filipinas, Inc. vs. Lily Lim and all person claiming under her
G.R. No. 229861 July 2, 2018	People of the Philippines vs. Francisco Ejercito
G.R. No. 206800 July 2, 2018	Stradcom Corporation and Jose A. Chua vs. Joyce Annabelle L. Orpilla
G.R. No. 207711 July 2, 2018	Maria C. Osorio vs. People of the Philippines
A.C. No. 12062 July 2, 2018	Heir of Hermingildo A. Unite represented by his sole heir, Florentino S. Unite vs. Atty. Raymund P. Guzman
G.R. No. 225803 July 2, 2018	Sheryll R. Cabañas vs. Abelardo G. Luzano Law Office/Abelardo G. Luzano
G.R. Nos. 231655 and 231670 July 2, 2018	Felisa Agricultural Corporation vs. National Transmission Corporation
G.R. No. 203217 July 2, 2018	Jose L. Diaz vs. The Office of the Ombudsman
G.R. No. 226013 July 2, 2018	Luzviminda Dela Cruz Morisono vs. Ryoji Morisono and Local Civil Registrar Of Quezon City Separate Concurring Opinion Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 233974 July 2, 2018	Catalina F. Isla, et al. vs. Genevira P. Estorga
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