— Civil Law —

Republic v. Heirs of Ignacio Daquer G.R. No. 193657, EN BANC, September 04, 2018, J. Leonen Public Land Act, Classification of Lands of the Public Domain as Alienable and Disposable

May 31, 2021

FACTS: On October 22, 1933, Ignacio Daquer, married to Fernanda Abela, applied for a homestead patent grant over Lot No. H-19731, situated at Brgy. Corong-Corong, Centro, Bacuit, Palawan. Daquer lodged Homestead Application No. 197317 before the Bureau of Lands, now Land Management Bureau. On September 3, 1936, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, by… Read More Republic v. Heirs of Ignacio Daquer G.R. No. 193657, EN BANC, September 04, 2018, J. Leonen Public Land Act, Classification of Lands of the Public Domain as Alienable and Disposable

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Balag v. Senate G.R. No. 234608 July 03, 2018 Power of Contempt of the Senate during Inquiries in Aid of Legislation

May 30, 2021

FACTS: On September 17, 2017, Horacio Castillo III,a first year law student of the UST, died allegedly due to hazing conducted by the Aegis Juris Fraternity. On September 19, 2017, SR No. 504,was filed by Senator Zubiri condemning the death of Horacio III and directing the appropriate Senate Committee to conduct an investigation, in aid… Read More Balag v. Senate G.R. No. 234608 July 03, 2018 Power of Contempt of the Senate during Inquiries in Aid of Legislation

— Criminal Law —

People of the Philippines v. Pastores,et al G.R. No. L-29800, August 31, 1971 Rape

May 29, 2021

FACTS: Complainant Minda V. Reyes testified that in the evening of August 5, 1966, she attended the coronation ceremony held at the St. Mary’s College in Nueva Vizcaya where she was then a 4th year BSE Student. The affair ended at about 11:30 in the evening, and she left the school with her boyfriend Augusto… Read More People of the Philippines v. Pastores,et al G.R. No. L-29800, August 31, 1971 Rape

— Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Political Law —

Ty-Delgado v. HRET G.R. 219603 January 26, 2016 Libel, Malice, Moral Turpitude, Grave Abuse of Discretion, Election Code

May 25, 2021

FACTS: Philip A. Pichay was convicted by final judgment of four counts of libel. In lieu of imprisonment, he was sentenced to pay a fine in the amount of P6,000.00 for each count of libel and 1 Million Pesos as moral damages. This Decision became final and executory on 1 June 2009.  On 9 October… Read More Ty-Delgado v. HRET G.R. 219603 January 26, 2016 Libel, Malice, Moral Turpitude, Grave Abuse of Discretion, Election Code

— Criminal Law —

People v. Ubay G.R. No. L-17616 May 30, 1962 Prescription of Offenses, Unjust Vexation

May 19, 2021

FACTS: On the complaint of Michaela B. de Magadia, an information was filed docketed as Criminal Case No. 6751, for Trespass to Dwelling, against the accused Felipe Abuy. On arraignment, the accused Abuy pleaded not guilty, and the case was thereafter tried. During trial, the prosecution moved for the dismissal of the case, on the… Read More People v. Ubay G.R. No. L-17616 May 30, 1962 Prescription of Offenses, Unjust Vexation

— Criminal Law —

People v. Sendaydiego G.R. Nos. L-33252-54. January 20, 1978 Falsification as a means to Commit a Crime

May 18, 2021

FACTS: Licerio P. Sendaydiego, the provincial treasurer of Pangasinan, in conspiracy with Juan Samson, an employee of a lumber and hardware store in Dagupan City, and with Anastacio Quirimit, the provincial auditor, as an accomplice, used six (6) forged provincial vouchers in order to embezzle from the road and bridge fund the total sum of… Read More People v. Sendaydiego G.R. Nos. L-33252-54. January 20, 1978 Falsification as a means to Commit a Crime

— Civil Law —

Republic v. Manalo April 24, 2018 G.R. No. 221029 Foreign Divorce Decree, Article 26 (2) Family Code

May 15, 2021

FACTS: Marelyn Tanedo Manalo filed a petition for cancellation of Entry of marriage in the Civil Registry of San Juan, Metro Manila, by virtue of a judgment of divorce rendered by a Japanese court. An Amended Petition which captioned that it is also a petition for recognition and enforcement of foreign judgment was later filed,… Read More Republic v. Manalo April 24, 2018 G.R. No. 221029 Foreign Divorce Decree, Article 26 (2) Family Code

— Constitutional Law, Political Law, Remedial Law —

SJS v. Atienza G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008 Police Power, Lawful Subject Lawful Method, Local Ordinances, Judicial Notice

May 14, 2021

FACTS: Petitioners Social Justice Society (SJS), et al., in an original petition for mandamus under Rule 65, sought to compel respondent Hon. Jose L. Atienza, Jr., then mayor of the City of Manila, to enforce Ordinance No. 8027. This ordinance was enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Manila on November 20, 2001, approved by respondent… Read More SJS v. Atienza G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008 Police Power, Lawful Subject Lawful Method, Local Ordinances, Judicial Notice

— Remedial Law —

UY v. ESTATE OF FERNANDEZ G.R. No. 200612, April 05, 2017 Barangay Conciliation, Unlawful Detainer

May 13, 2021

FACTS: A contract of lease was executed between Vipa Fernandez and Rafael Uy over a parcel of land for the amount of P3,000.00 per month, with a provision for a 10% increase every year thereafter. Vipa died and Grace Joy, Vipa’s daughter, became the de facto administrator of the estate of Vipa. In June 1998,… Read More UY v. ESTATE OF FERNANDEZ G.R. No. 200612, April 05, 2017 Barangay Conciliation, Unlawful Detainer

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Abay v. People G.R. No. 165896 September 19, 2008 Highway Robbery/Brigandage, Evidence, Confession, Admission, Alibi

May 12, 2021

FACTS: An Information was filed charging Rustico Abay, Jr., Reynaldo Darilag, Ramoncito Aban, Ernesto Ricalde, Ramon Punzalan, Ariston Reyes, Isagani Espeleta, Cesar Camacho, Leonardo Perello and Danilo Pascual with the crime of Highway Robbery/Brigandage. Thelma Andrade, a conductress of the Kapalaran Bus Line, testified that in the evening of February 17, 1994, the bus she… Read More Abay v. People G.R. No. 165896 September 19, 2008 Highway Robbery/Brigandage, Evidence, Confession, Admission, Alibi