— Law School —

SC Approves The Rules on Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS Rules)

December 1, 2024

The Supreme Court En Banc has approved The Rules on Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS Rules) which mandates covered lawyers to render at least 60 hours of pro bono legal aid every three years in favor of indigent Filipinos, as defined in the ULAS Rules. The ULAS Rules is a product of extensive deliberations and studies made over the course of more than a year… Read More SC Approves The Rules on Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS Rules)

— Civil Law —

Republic v. Claur G.R. No. 246868. February 15, 2022 Psychological Incapacity, Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

March 3, 2024

FACTS: Angelique Pearl Claur testified that she and Mark Claur were schoolmates in high school when they became girlfriend and boyfriend.  During their relationship, they would alternately  break up and reconcile. When they went to different universities for college, their fights became worse. They would curse each other and sometimes their quarrels would turn physically… Read More Republic v. Claur G.R. No. 246868. February 15, 2022 Psychological Incapacity, Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

— Law School —

Ocampo v. Ocampo G.R. No. 187879, July 5, 2010 Special Administrator, Intestate Proceedings

January 15, 2024

FACTS: Petitioners are the surviving spouse and the children of Leonardo Ocampo. Leonardo and his siblings, respondents Renato Ocampo and Erlinda Ocampo are the legitimate children and only heirs of  Spouses Vicente and Maxima Ocampo, who died intestate leaving several properties, no will and no debts. Petitioners initiated a petition for intestate proceedings. Respondents filed… Read More Ocampo v. Ocampo G.R. No. 187879, July 5, 2010 Special Administrator, Intestate Proceedings

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Daayata v. People G.R. No. 205745, March 8, 2017 Corpus Delicti, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt 

January 10, 2024

FACTS: Petitioners Capistrano Daayata, Dexter Salisi, and Bregido Malacat, Jr. were charged with frustrated murder. Upon arraignment, all three accused, now petitioners, pleaded not guilty. Trial then ensued. According to the prosecution, on December 16, 1995, at about 6:00 p.m., Bahian went to the house of Kagawad Abalde to report to Kagawad Abalde a violent… Read More Daayata v. People G.R. No. 205745, March 8, 2017 Corpus Delicti, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt 

— Civil Law —

Licaros v. Gatmaitan G.R. No. 142838, August 9, 2001 Subrogation v. Assignment of Credit

January 5, 2024

FACTS: The Anglo-Asean is a private bank registered and organized to do business under the laws of the Republic of Vanuatu but not in the Philippines. Its business consists primarily in receiving fund placements by way of deposits from investors and investing such deposits in money market placements and potentially profitable capital ventures in Hongkong,… Read More Licaros v. Gatmaitan G.R. No. 142838, August 9, 2001 Subrogation v. Assignment of Credit

— Legal Ethics —

Gonzales v. Cabucana A.C. NO. 6836, January 23, 2006 Conflict of Interest

January 4, 2024

FACTS: Leticia Gonzales filed a petition before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) alleging that:  She was the complainant in a case for sum of money and damages (Civil Case No. 1-56) filed before the MTCC where she was represented by the law firm CABUCANA LAW OFFICE, with Atty. Edmar Cabucana handling the case… Read More Gonzales v. Cabucana A.C. NO. 6836, January 23, 2006 Conflict of Interest

— Civil Law —

Pereña v. Zarate G.R. No. 157917, August 29, 2012 Contract of Transportation, Carriage of Passengers, Common Carriers

January 3, 2024

FACTS: The Pereñas were engaged in the business of transporting students using a KIA Ceres Van from their respective residences in Parañaque City to Don Bosco in Makati City, and back.  They employed Clemente Alfaro as driver of the van. Spouses Nicolas and Teresita Zarate contracted the Pereñas to transport their son Aaron to and… Read More Pereña v. Zarate G.R. No. 157917, August 29, 2012 Contract of Transportation, Carriage of Passengers, Common Carriers

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Casilag v. People G.R. No. 213523, March 18, 2021 Presumption of Innocence, Section 21 of R.A. No. 9165 (Acquitted)

January 2, 2024

FACTS: On April 16, 2010, PO1 Ramos and company, of the San Pedro Municipal Police Station were conducting a monitoring and surveillance operation of persons involved in illegal drug activities in Barangay Cuyab, Gitna, San Pedro, Laguna, after receiving information that illegal drugs were being sold thereat rampantly. While walking towards an alley, PO1 Ramos… Read More Casilag v. People G.R. No. 213523, March 18, 2021 Presumption of Innocence, Section 21 of R.A. No. 9165 (Acquitted)

— Constitutional Law, Election Law, Political Law —

Pamatong v. COMELEC G.R. No. 161872, April 13, 2004 The “Equal Access” Provision, Nuisance Candidate, Declaration of Principles and State Policies

December 20, 2023

FACTS: Petitioner Rev. Elly Velez Pamatong filed his Certificate of Candidacy for President on December 17, 2003.  Respondent Commission on Elections (COMELEC) refused to give due course to petitioner’s Certificate of Candidacy in its Resolution No. 6558 dated January 17, 2004.  Petitioner moved for reconsideration. The COMELEC, acting on petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration and on… Read More Pamatong v. COMELEC G.R. No. 161872, April 13, 2004 The “Equal Access” Provision, Nuisance Candidate, Declaration of Principles and State Policies