FEBRUARY 2023 - PHILIPPINE JURISPRUDENCE

CASE NUMBERCASE TITLE
A.M. No. P-13-3124
February 28, 2023
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Atty. Jerry R. Toledo, Then Branch Clerk of Court [Now Clerk of Court V] and Menchie Barcelona, Clerk III, Both of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 259, Parañaque City
G.R. No. 222537
February 28, 2023
Cosac, Inc. vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc.
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
Concurrence:
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Rodil V. Zalameda
G.R. No. 258914
February 27, 2023
Jocelyn Eleazar Monteros vs. Task Force Abono-Field Investigation Office, Office of the Ombudsman
G.R. No. 260704
February 27, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Marlon Conti Y Paraggua
G.R. No. 264179
February 27, 2023
Ariel Cadayday Singgit and Genivieve Mayondo But-ay vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 251792
February 27, 2023
Lourdes N. Cando vs. Flocerfida De Guzman Solis, Joan Solis and Michelle Solis
G.R. No. 214087
February 27, 2023
Heirs of Spouses Silvestre Manzano and Gertrudes D. Manzano, Represented By Conrado D. Manzano as Attorney-in-fact and Also in His Personal Capacity vs. Kinsonic Philippines, Inc.
A.C. No. 13678
February 22, 2023
Ehrenfrel C. Azarraga vs. Atty. Eduardo L. Jalbuna
G.R. No. 222897
February 22, 2023
Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, in Corpora Ted vs. Edsel B. Lumawag
G.R. No. 257982
February 22, 2023
Fatima B. Gonzales-asdala Vs Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
G.R. No. 224097
February 22, 2023
Keng Hua Paper Products Co., Inc. and James Yu vs. Carlos E. Ainza, Primo Dela Cruz, and Benjamin R. Gelicami
G.R. No. 233446
February 22, 2023
Edeniso F. Fainsan, Leonila D. Qurijero, Rolando E. Josef, Cleofe A. Ablog and Robert C. Nacianceno vs. Field Investigation Office (Office of the Ombudsman)
G.R. No. 192694
February 22, 2023
Bases Conversion and Development Authority and John Hay Management Corporation vs. City Government of Baguio City, as Represented By Its Mayor, City Treasurer, and City Legal Officer
G.R. No. 251778
February 22, 2023
Giovanni Santos Purugganan vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 223450
February 22, 2023
Romago, Inc. and Francisco Gonzalez vs. Associated Bank (Now United Overseas Bank Phils.) and Metallor Trading Corporation
G.R. No. 220706/220986
February 22, 2023
Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Maria Josefina G. Miranda/Maria Josefina G. Miranda vs. Land Bank of the Philippines
G.R. No. 252063
February 22, 2023
Mandaue City College, Represented By Dr. Paulus Mariae L. Cañete vs. Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
G.R. No. 200106
February 22, 2023
Datu Akmad "Tato" Ampatuan, Sr. vs. Hon. Secretary of Justice, et al.
G.R. No. 256839
February 22, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Bobby Lopina Y Labestre Alias "Barok"
A.C. No. 13636
February 22, 2023
Heir of Herminigildo A. Unite, Represented By His Sole Heir Florentino S. Unite, and Heir of Odylon Unite Torrices, Represented By Sole Heir Miguel B. Torrices vs. Atty. Raymund P. Guzman
G.R. No. 227396
February 22, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Milo Leocadio Y Labrador
G.R. No. 209216
February 21, 2023
Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza, et al. vs. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
Separate Concurring Opinion
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
A.C. No. 13468
February 21, 2023
Ryan Anthony O. Lim vs. Atty. Carlo Marco Bautista
G.R. No. 250307
February 21, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Robert Uy Y Ting, Ong Chi Seng @ Jackie Ong or Archie, Co Ching Ki @ Chai Ong, Tan Ty Siao, Go Siak Ping, James Go Ong @ William Gan
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
Concurring Opinion:
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
Concurrence and Dissent:
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-javier
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Mario V. Lopez
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Antonio T. Kho,Jr.
A.C. No. 11495
February 21, 2023
Norma F. Flores and Mark Sherwin F. Flores vs. Atty. William F. Delos Santos
G.R. No. 211363
February 21, 2023
Estrella Pabalan vs. Vasabude Sabnani
Concurring Opinion
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 188933
February 21, 2023
Philippine Home Cable Holdings, Inc. vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, Inc.
Concurring Opinion:
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
Concurring Opinion:
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Rodil V. Zalameda
Concurring Opinion:
Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh
A.C. No. 10372
February 21, 2023
Aurora R. Ladim, Angelito A. Ardiente and Danilo S. Dela Cruz vs. Atty. Perla D. Ramirez
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion:
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 255212
February 20, 2023
Emma C. Villarete, Officer-in-charge, City Treasurer of Cebu, and City of Cebu vs. Alta Vista Golf and Country Club, Inc.
Dissenting Opinion:
Justice Japar B. Dimaampao
G.R. No. 238128
February 20, 2023
Osm Maritime Services, Inc. vs. Nelson A. Go
G.R. No. 256907
February 20, 2023
Chamber of Customs, Inc. (CCBI) vs. Commissioner of Customs
G.R. No. 257814/257944
February 20, 2023
Romulo B. Estrella, Cesar B. Angeles, and Felixberto D. Aquino, Acting in Behalf of and as Representatives of Heirs of Bartolome P. Rivera, Eleuteria Rivera, Pelagia R. Angeles, Modesta R. Angeles, Venancio R. Angeles, Fidela Angeles, Josefa R. Aquino, Gregorio Aquino, and Rosauro R. Aquino of the Maysilo Estate vs. Sm Prime Holdings, Inc./Tri-city Landholdings, Inc. vs. Sm Prime Holdings, Inc. and Romulo B. Estrella, Cesar B. Angeles, and Felixberto D. Aquino, Acting in Behalf of and as Representatives of Heirs of Bartolome P. Rivera, Eleuteria Rivera, Pelagia R. Angeles, Modesta R. Angeles, Venandio R. Angeles, Felipe R. Angeles, Fidela Angeles, Josefa R. Aquino, Gregorio Aquino, and Rosauro R. Aquino of the Maysilo Estate
A.C. No. 9338
February 20, 2023
Melissa Angela C. Fernando vs. Atty. Alejandro Jose C. Pallugna
G.R. No. 214115
February 15, 2023
Province of Cebu vs. Sps. Victor and Catalina Galvez
G.R. No. 235701
February 15, 2023
Flora L. Tubera-balintec vs. Heirs of Cesar L. Tubera
G.R. No. 228513/228552
February 15, 2023
Gotesco Properties Incorporated vs. Victor C. Cua/Victor C. Cua vs. Gotesco Properties, Incorporated
G.R. No. 261059
February 15, 2023
Adriano S. Lorenzo, Sr., Jose D. Flores III, Represented By His Father, Jose R. Flores, Jr., and Carlos S. Flores vs. Dominador M. Libunao, Evagrio S. Libunao, Noe S. Libunao, Mayo S. Libunao, and Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB)
G.R. No. 261292
February 15, 2023
Bohol Resort Development, Inc. vs. Doloreich Dumaluan
G.R. No. 203353
February 14, 2023
Universal Robina Corporation vs. Department of Trade and Industry ("DTI'')
Concurring Opinion
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 230818
February 14, 2023
Efraim C. Genuino vs. Commision on Audit, et al,
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
Justice Antonio T. Kho, Jr.
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier
Separate Concurring Opinion
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
A.M. No. P-22-066
February 14, 2023
Diosdado M. Perez vs. Atty. Jillian T. Decilos, Clerk of Court Vi, Branch 14, Regional Trial Court, Nasugbu, Batangas
Concurring Opinion:
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 262622/262682
February 14, 2023
Pryde Henry A. Teves vs. Commission on Elections, Roel R. Degamo, and Grego "Ruel"Degamo/Grego "Ruel"G. Degamo vs. Commission on Elections and Roel R. Degamo
G.R. No. 200224
February 13, 2023
Globe Telecom, Inc. and Innove Communications Inc. vs. National Telecommunications Commission
G.R. No. 259309
February 13, 2023
Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Toledo Power Company
G.R. No. 257151
February 13, 2023
Banco De Oro Universal Inc vs. Liza A. Seastres and Annabelle N. Benaje
Dissenting Opinion
Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan
G.R. No. 257675
February 13, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Cherrylyn Ramos y Garcia A.K.A. "Cherrylyn Chan Ramos", et al.
G.R. No. 234636
February 13, 2023
Ron Zaberte vs. Gil Miguel T. Puyat
G.R. No. 255473
February 13, 2023
Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Manila Medical Services, Inc. (Manila Doctors Hospital)
G.R. No. 219978
February 13, 2023
Teresita R. Gabucan, et al. vs. Honorable Court of Appeals Former Special Eighteenth (18th) Division and Cebu City, et al.
G.R. No. 260731
February 13, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Edgardo Catacutan Y Mortera Alias "Batibot", "Enzo" & "Gerry"
G.R. No. 255239
February 13, 2023
Spouses Tomas Libiran and Potenciana Feliciano (Deceased), Herein Represented By Their Attorney-in-fact, Roning Santos vs. Elisan Credit Corporation
G.R. No. 250199
February 13, 2023
Republic of the Philippines vs. Oliver M. Boquiren and Roselyn M. Boquiren, Duly Represented By Her Mother Rosalinda B. Macaraeg
Dissenting Opinion:
Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh
G.R. No. 262987
February 13, 2023
Edgardo H. Tidalgo vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 231267
February 13, 2023
Celso Pablo Y Guimbuayan vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 254875
February 13, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Jonie Sabandal Pilen
G.R. No. 256337
February 13, 2023
Cesar J. Dela Cruz vs. the Office of the Ombudsman
G.R. No. 260353
February 8, 2023
Rulie Compayan Camillo, vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 253149
February 8, 2023
Julius R. Uson vs. Pldt Employees Credit Cooperative, Noel P. Santos, Jesus L. Siy, Miguel B. Dawis, and Sergio P. Navarra
G.R. No. 263329
February 8, 2023
Ferdinand "Vhong" H. Navarro Deniece Milinette Cornejo, the Secretary of Justice, and Hon. Vincent Villena, in His Capacity as City Prosecutor of Taguig
G.R. No. 263481
February 8, 2023
Jesus Caballes vs. Court of Appeals, Corazon Adolfo Calderon, Roberto Adolfo Calderon, Ricardo Aldolfo Calderon, Ma. Fe Adolfo Calderon, Analiza Adolfo Calderon, Maria Dolores Calderon, Ma. Gentrudes Calderon, and Romy Caras
G.R. No. 241911/242375
February 8, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Angelo O. Montilla/Spouses Rodolfo Palmes & Esmaelita Palmes vs. the Honrable Court of Appeals, Angelo O. Montilla, and Doris P. Lapuz
G.R. No. 253688
February 8, 2023
Mehol K. Sadain vs. Office of the Ombudsman
Separate Concurring Opinion:
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
G.R. No. 247563/250517
February 8, 2023
People of the Philippines vs. Francisco C. Reyes, et al./People of the Philippines vs. Francisco C. Reyes, et al.
G.R. No. 245334
February 8, 2023
Mark Ramsey Javier Y Titular vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 220500
February 8, 2023
Cristina Amposta-Mortel vs. People of the Philippines/Theron Victor V. Lacson
Dissenting Opinion
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
G.R. No. 242957
February 8, 2023
The Board of Commisioners of the Bureau of Immigration and the Jail Warden, Bureau of Immigration Detention Center vs. Yuan Wenle
Separate Concurring Opinion
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
Separate Concurring Opinion
Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh
Concurring And Dissenting Opinion
Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
Concurring Opinion
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier
Concurring Opinion
Justice Rodil V. Zalameda
G.R. No. 237835
February 7, 2023
Francis Saturnino C. Juan, Isabelo Joseph P. Tomas II, Noel J. Salvanera, Sharon O. Montañer, Floresinda G. Baldo-digal and Maria Corazon C. Gines vs. Commission on Audit, Hon. Michael G. Aguinaldo, in His Official Capacity as Chairperson, and Hon. Jose A. Fabia and Hon. Isabel D. Agito, in Their Official Capacity as Commissioners, of the Commission on Audit/Ellen C. Ebcas vs. Commission on Audit, Hon. Michael G. Aguinaldo, in His Official Capacity as Chairperson, and Hon. Jose A. Fabia and Hon. Isabel D. Agito, in Their Official Capacity as Commissionersof the Commission on Audit/Luzviminda N. Cabalbag vs. Hon. Michael G. Aguinaldo, in His Official Capacity as Chairperson, and Hon. Jose A. Fabia and Hon. Isabel D. Agito, in Their Official Capacity as Commissioners, of the Commission on Audit/Mariano D. Garcia vs. Commission on Audit
A.M. No. P-22-063
February 7, 2023
Hon. Irene B. Banzuela-didulo vs. Ma. Lorda M. Santizo, Clerk of Court II, Municipal Trial Court, San Juaquin, Iloilo/Re: Request for the Immediate Relief of Ma. Lorda M. Santizo, Clerk of Court II, Municipal Trial Court, San Joaquin, Iloilo
G.R. No. 252369
February 7, 2023
Atty. Asis G. Perez, as Then Director of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Atty. Benjamin F.S. Tabios, Jr., as Then Office-in-charge-assistant Director for Administrative Services; Lina F. Zulueta, Oic-chief Accountant, and Jericardo S. Mondragon, President and Attorney-in-fact of Employees Union; All of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Employees vs. Hon. Michael G. Aguinaldo, Chairperson, Commission on Audit (COA), Roland C. Pondoc, Commissioner-coa, and Jose A. Fabia, Commissioner-coa
G.R. No. 214148
February 6, 2023
Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc.
Concurring Opinion
Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier
G.R. No. 218010
February 6, 2023
Ferdinand O. Maternal, et al. vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc.
Dissenting Opinion
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
A.C. No. 10743
February 6, 2023
Camarines Sur IV Electric Cooperative, Inc.vs. Labor Arbiter Jesus Orlando M. Quinones,
G.R. No. 257134
February 6, 2023
XXX257134 vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 246710-15
February 6, 2023
Quezon City Eye Center vs. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Arbitration Office, Prosecution Department and Fact Finding Investigation and Evaluation Department of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
G.R. No. 234435-36
February 6, 2023
Tahira S. Ismael and Aida U. Ajijon vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 210001
February 6, 2023
Public Estates Authority vs. Henry Sy, Jr.
G.R. No. 230260
February 6, 2023
Department of Finance-Revenue Integrity Protection Service vs. Raymond Pinzon Ventura" (Sg25), Collector of Customs, Bureau of Customs, South Harbor, Port Area, Manila
G.R. No. 253504
February 1,2023
Roel Pablo y Pascual vs. People of the Philippines
Dissenting Opinion
Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
1 G.R. No. 236620
February 1, 2023
Jose T. Tengco III and Anthony Kierulf vs. People of the Philippines/Barbara May L. Garica vs. People of the Philippines/Herley Jesuitas vs. People of the Philippine
G.R. No. 247918
February 1, 2023
CBK Power Company Limited vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 192901/192903
February 1, 2023
Cezar Quiambao and Owen S. Carsi-cruz vs. Bonifacio C. Sumbilla and Aderito Z. Yujuico/Anthony K. Quiambao vs. Bonifacio C. Sumbilla and Aderito Z. Yujuico
G.R. No. 257298
February 1, 2023
Po2 Renny D. Espiña vs. Norberto P. Gicole
G.R. No. 213161
February 1, 2023
Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Spouses Rene I. Latog and Nelda Lucero
G.R. No. 234640
February 1, 2023
Crispin Burgos D. Bariata vs. the Honorable Ombudsman Conchita C. Carpio-morales, Joselito A. Ojeda, and Dulde R. Quinto-ojeda
G.R. No. 212727
February 1, 2023
Commissioner on Internal Revenue vs. Ce Casecnan Water and Energy Company, Inc.
G.R. No. 254267
February 1, 2023
Far East Fuel Corporation vs. Airtropolis Consolidators Philippines, Inc.
G.R. No. 218637
February 1, 2023
Marissa B. Bacani vs. Rosita D. Madio
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