FEBRUARY 2023 - PHILIPPINE JURISPRUDENCE

CASE NUMBER	CASE 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. 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.
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
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. 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. 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
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. 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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