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Promulgated Decisions and Resolutions
for February, 2007

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1. CA GR CR 00135: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CARLOS BORJA Y PAGATPAT
This is an appeal from the January 14, 2003 Decision of the RTC Br. 219 Quezon City in Criminal Case No. Q-99-86396...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

2. CA GR SP 85239: DAVAO UNITED MINERS COOPERATIVE, et al. vs. Hon. ROMMEL O. BAYBAY, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Order(s), dated December 12, 2003 and April 13, 2004, of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Br. 132, denying the Petitioners' Motion to Dismiss and the Motion for Reconsideration,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

3. CA GR CV 77565: ONE STOP SOURCE, INC. vs. FERNANDO LIM SERRANO, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision, dated January 8, 2003, of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Br. 89, in Civil Case No. Q-00-41285, which granted the Defendant-Appellee's claims for damages and costs....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

4. CA GR CV 85865: AMSTEEL SECURITIES PHILIPPINES, INC. vs. MYLIN A. FLORINA AND MRL HOLDINGS, INC.
On appeal by defendants is the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City ("RTC") dated March 15, 2005, in a complaint for collection of a sum of money, the dispositive portion of which reads:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

5. CA GR SP 97259: OLYMPIC MINES CORPORATION vs. PLATINUM GROUP METALS CORPORATION et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari seeking the setting aside and reversal of the Order(s), dated October 4 and 5, both of 2006, of the Regional Trial Court, Br. 95, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, in Civil Case No. 4199....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

6. CA GR SP 92290: MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. NLRC and RENE LANOJAN
In a Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, petitioner Mary Help of Christian Homeowners Association, Inc., ("MHCHAI") assails the Resolutions of the National Labor Relations Commission ("NLRC"...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

7. CA GR SP 88777: RODELO G. POLTAN vs. BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC.
Challenged by way of this petition for review is the decision of the Regional Trial Court of Manila (Branch 37) dated July 8, 2004 which affirmed in its entirety the earlier findings of the Metropolitan Trial Court of Manila (Branch 6) in a civil case...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

8. CA GR SP 90673: MARIANO P. DELA CRUZ vs. N L R C (1st Div) COSMIC ENTERPRISES, INC., and/or VICENTE NG (Owner)
Before this Court is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the decision of the public respondent,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

9. CA GR SP 94178: RUFINA L. LIM vs. HON. JUDGE LUISITO C. SARDILLO, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65. A scrutiny of the petition reveals that the petitioner failed to allege the date of receipt of the order sought to be annulled,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

10. CA GR SP 97505: PHILIMARE, INC., et al. vs. NLRC AND JENES B. MORALES
Assailed in this petition for certiorari under Rule 65 is the Resolution dated September 27, 2006 affirming the Decision dated January 19, 2006 of the Labor Arbiter...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

11. CA GR SP 97883: LOCKHEED DETECTIVE AND WATCHMAN AGENCY, INC. vs. JOSE CASANES, ET AL.
This is a Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, seeking to annul and set aside the Decision of Labor Arbiter Dominador B. Medroso, Jr.,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

12. CA GR CV 83838: GEORGE T. HOFER, et al. vs. BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK
"WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, judgment is hereby rendered in favor of the plaintiffs and against defendants...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

13. CA GR SP 96189: FERRARI STONECRAFT, INC., et al. vs. THE HONORABLE CONCEPCION ALARCON-VERGARA, et al.
Brought before this Court is a petition for certiorari, with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order, filed by the abovenamed petitioners, seeking the annulment of the Orders,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

14. CA GR SP 89989: ARMANDO BARRION and WIFE MILAGROS APOSTOL, et al. vs. PATROCINIA VIERNES-NICOLAS, et al.
This petition for review under Rule 42 seeks to reverse and set aside the Order dated 15 April 2005 issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Calamba City, Branch 34,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

15. CA GR CV 70633: SPS. VIRGILIO and CECILLE DEL CASTILLO vs. WILLIAM HERNANDEZ
This Appeal originated from the complaint for damages filed before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Quezon City, Branch 221,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

16. CA GR SP 84661: ARTHUR MENDOZA vs. HON. REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, Br. 200, LAS PI???AS CITY and UNLAD RURAL BANK
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Decision, dated July 30, 2003, of the Regional Trial Court(RTC) of Las Pinas City, Br. 200, which granted the Ex-Parte Petition for the Issuance of a Writ of Possession...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

17. CA GR CV 87774: SPS. ORLANDO & MA. MAXIMA ENGRACIA A. TIANGCO vs. CONSOLIDATED RURAL BANK OF CAGAYAN VALLEY INC.
Herein defendant-appellant Consolidated Rural Bank of Cagayan Valley, Inc. (now Banco Agricola, Inc.) filed a Motion to Withdraw Appeal dated January 24, 2007....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

18. CA GR SP 93177: TOPGOLD PHILIPPINES, INC., et al. vs. HON. RODOLFO R. BONIFACIO, et al.
This pertains to a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court assailing the Orders dated 29 September 2004 (Rollo, p. 29) and 05 December 2005 (Id., p. 31) of the Regional Trial Court (Branch 158, Pasig City)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

19. CA GR SP 96742: HEIRS OF ILUMINADA PEROLINO, etc. vs. HON. JUDGE MARIA V. ESPINELI, ET AL.
We have previously given the petitioners ample opportunity to address the deficiencies that we have noted in their Rule 65 petition instead of an outright dismissal....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

20. CA GR CR 21391: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. AMPARO SANTOS
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 172, Valenzuela, Metro Manila finding accused-appellant guilty of the crime of estafa....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

21. CA GR CV 63664: JOSE Y. URDANETA vs. HEIRS OF JOSEFINA VILLACORTE
Assailed in this case is the decision (Rollo, pp. 22-31) dated December 4, 1998 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, Branch 71 in Civil Case No. 65770 for Recovery of Possession,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

22. CA GR SP 96303: CARMELITO N. VALENZONA vs. N L R C (1st Div.) FAIR SHIPPING CORPORATION, et al.
Petitioner seeks reconsideration of Our Decision dated January 17, 2007 which affirmed the decision of the National Labor Relations Commission....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

23. CA GR CR 29847: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CLARA MERCADO y LAKANDULA
Clara Mercado y Lakandula ("accused-appellant") appeals the Decision dated December 15, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 55,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

24. CA GR CR 02128: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DANILO FUNDALES
This is an appeal from the December 1, 2005 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 78, Malolos, Bulacan, in Criminal Case No. 360-M- 2003,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

25. CA GR CV 80175: FIRST COCONUT RURAL BANK, INC. vs. NIDA CANTOS
On appeal by plaintiff First Coconut Rural Bank, Inc. is the Decision dated May 16, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court of Batangas City, in a Complaint for Breach of Contract and Damages,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

26. CA GR CV 82870: ALBERTO GINEZ and FRANCISCA RANGEL vs. PANGASINAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, et al.
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated 15 October 2003 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 55, Alaminos City, Pangasinan in Civil Case No. A-2162...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

27. CA GR SP 76193: ANTHONY PADUA AND JULIE PADUA vs. HON. AMOR A. REYES, RTC BR. 21 MANILA, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court from the Decision1 dated January 24, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 21, Manila which dismissed the petition for certiorari...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

28. CA GR SP 73275: JERICO MEGINO vs. HON. ROSALINA L. LUNA PISON, et al.
Before Us is a special civil action for certiorari and prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, assailing the Resolution dated August 7, 2002 of respondent Judge, Hon. Rosalina L. Luna Pison of the Regional Trial Court (RTC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

29. CA GR SP 61246: CITY MAYOR and the SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNGSOD of Paranaque City vs. HON. ALBERTO L. LERMA, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court with Prayer for Injunctive Relief to declare null and void the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued on October 6, 2000...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

30. CA GR SP 66513: SPOUSES ABRAHAM JARITO & TERESITA C. JARITO vs. HONORABLE ALFREDO E. KALLOS, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court which seeks to reverse and nullify the Order dated June 19, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 10, Legaspi City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

31. CA GR CV 67820: GOLDEN POWER DIESEL SALES CENTER, INC. vs. EVELYN SANTOS and JOHN DOE(s)
Before Us is an Appeal from the Order dated June 8, 2000 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 82, Quezon City in Civil Case No. Q-99-37483 dismissing the Complaint for Replevin...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

32. CA GR CV 83903: SPOUSES RIZAL F. MANAOIS and VIRGINIA B. MANAOIS vs. REMEDIOS P. BARROZO, et al.
On appeal by plaintiffs Spouses Rizal F. Manaois and Virginia B. Manaois is the Resolution dated November 27, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court of Dagupan City dismissing the complaint...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

33. CA GR SP 95827: SPOUSES EULOGIO N. ANTAZO and NELIA C. ANTAZO vs. LEONIDES DOBLADA, DIOSDADO CELESTRA, et al.
This is a petition for review under Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, seeking to set aside the Orders dated May 29, 2006 and August 1, 2006, issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 68, Binangonan, Rizal...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

34. CA GR CV 80800: MA. CLARA GONZALEZ HILARIO vs. SPOUSES ARBILLA ENRIQUEZ & JAIME ENRIQUEZ, et al.
This is an Appeal from the Decision dated 30 October 2003 of the Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City, Branch 121, ordering defendant-appellants to vacate the subject properties and surrender possession thereof to plaintiff-appellee, and to pay attor...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

35. CA GR CR 02049: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RENATO MENDOZA
For the Court's review is the Decision dated October 26, 2001 in Criminal Case No. G-4015 of Branch 53, Regional Trial Court, Guagua, Pampanga...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

36. CA GR CV 86751: HARRY B. BINOS vs. MA. ASUNCION SINGAYAN
Before this Court is an appeal from the decision dated February 13, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 140, Makati City in Civil Case No. 05-332, entitled "Harry B. Binos, Petitioner, versus Ma. Asuncion S. Singayan...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

37. CA GR SP 95933: VIRGILIO NAIGAN vs. MA. CORAZON C. BAUTISTA represented by NORMA BAUTISTA
Before this Court is a Petition For Review under Rule 42 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the Resolutions dated June 13, 2006 and July 20, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court, Third Judicial Region, Branch 68, Camiling, Tarlac in Civil Case...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

38. CA GR CR 00683: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JAYSON CARPIO Y OBA, ANDREE GAVINO Y SUMADSAD, et al.
Before Us is an Appeal from the Decision dated 13 October 2004 of the Regional Trial Court, Fourth Judicial Region, Branch 30, San Pablo City in Criminal Case No. 13025-SP...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

39. CA GR CV 76479: ASIAN DURABLES MANUFACTURING, INC. vs. CAYLAO HOME APPLIANCES & RICARDO CAYLAO
Before Us is an Appeal filed by Defendant- Appellants CAYLAO Home Appliances and RICARDO CAYLAO (hereinafter Appellants) seeking to annul the Decision dated 21 August 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

40. CA GR SP 90715: MOISES P. LAYUG, et al. vs. NLRC, et al.
Petitioners via this petition for certiorari assail the Resolution, dated December 29, 2004, of the public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) dismissing herein petitioners' appeal from the Labor Arbiter's Decision, dated March 31, 20...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

41. CA GR SP 93511: MARIA LUISA SONOY vs. NLRC, et al.
Before us is a Petition for Certiorari, filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, assailing the Decision, promulgated on August 31, 2005, of the National Labor Relations Commission...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

42. CA GR SP 72539: A-1 DRIVING COMPANY, INC., and/or ERNESTO GARCIA vs. N L R C & SPS. FRANCISCO & MARITES GAVINO
This is a Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the revised Rules of Civil Procedure seeking to set aside the Decision, dated January 31, 2002...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

43. CA GR SP 94277: TEOTIMA HELEN C. AZUCENA vs. NLRC, et al.
Finding no new matter of substance that would warrant the modification or reversal of the decision dated November 28, 2006, this Court resolves to DENY petitioner's motion for reconsideration for lack of merit....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

44. CA GR CV 80136: LILIBETH MABBORANG vs. METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO., ET. AL.
Before Us is an Appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, seeking to reverse and set aside the Decision dated 05 December 2002 and the Order3 dated 31 March 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

45. CA GR CR 29479: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JAMES CRUZ y PASCUA
This is an Appeal from the Judgment, dated June 3, 2005, of the Regional Trial Court of Tarlac City, Br. 63,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

46. CA GR SP 87559: CHINA BANKING CORP. vs. Hon. CELSO D. LAVINA, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition seeking the setting aside and annulment of the Order of the Regional Trial Court, Br. 71, Pasig City, in Civil Case No. 68747,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

47. CA GR CR 00743: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MANUEL AGUILAR
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Muntinlupa City, Br. 207, National Capital Judicial Region, in Criminal Case No. 13545, convicting the Accused- Appellant of Rape and sentencing him to suffer the penalty of reclusion...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

48. CA GR SP 94061: JOSEFA LIM vs. VIRGILIO ORPIADA, SR.
This petition for review seeks to overturn: (1) The Decision rendered on September 30, 2005 by the Regional Trial Court (or RTC) of Ligao City, Albay, Branch 13, in Civil Case No. 2353,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

49. CA GR SP 95970: RENATO R. CELESTRA vs. SPS. MARTIN AND VICTORIA VISPERAS
This petition for review under Rule 42 of the Rules of Court seeks to overturn: (1) The Decision rendered on June 3, 2006 by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Binangonan, Rizal, Branch 67, in SCA No. 06-001,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

50. CA GR SP 97907: MABUHAY COMMODITIES INC. vs. HON. FERNANDO L. FELICEN, et al.
A cursory examination of the petition yields its outright dismissal. At the outset, let it be stated that an original action in the Court of Appeals under Rule 47 of the Rules of Court, as amended, must not only seek to annul a judgment or final order...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

51. CA GR SP 95759: MARIO E. ONGKIKO, et al. vs. HONORABLE JUANITA T. GUERRERO, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari with Application for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Writ of Preliminary Injunction under Rule 65...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

52. CA GR CR 01538: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. GERMAN GARCIA y NAVA
This is an appeal from the Decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 28, Santa Cruz, Laguna in Criminal Case No. SC-8597, for the crime of Murder as defined under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

53. CA GR CV 79480: CARLOS R. RAPOSA vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
It is the policy of the State to encourage and promote the distribution of alienable public lands as a spur to economic growth and in line with the social justice ideal enshrined in the Constitution. At the same time, the law imposes stringent safegua...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

54. CA GR CR 29699: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELISEO FRANCISCO, JR.
Before the Court is an appeal from the Decision dated January 10, 2005 in Criminal Case No. 118837 of Branch 267, Regional Trial Court, Pasig City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

55. CA GR CV 82600: DIONISIO MANSILLA vs. ANALIZA TIGLAO and MERLINDA DIAZ
This is an appeal from the Decision dated April 30, 2004 in Civil Case No. Q-01-43353 of Branch 217, Regional Trial Court, Quezon City ordering defendants-appellants to vacate and surrender possession of the subject property to plaintiff-appellee and...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

56. CA GR CV 83016: SPOUSES MANUEL TESORO et al. vs. SPOUSES ANGEL TESORO and CARLINA CASTADA TESORO
Before the Court is an appeal from the Decision dated April 2, 2004 in Civil Case No. 36-2787 of Branch 36, Regional Trial Court, Santiago City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

57. CA GR CR 01743: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. PETER BANDEZA
This is an appeal, previously elevated to the Supreme Court on automatic review and subsequently transferred to this Court for appropriate action and disposition,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

58. CA GR SP 96244: SOUTH SEA SURETY AND INSURANCE CO., INC. vs. HON. EVANGELINE CRISOSTOMO ESCOBILLO
This is a special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, which seeks to set aside the Order dated September 13, 2006 issued by public respondent...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

59. CA GR CR 29906: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BENJAMIN JOSON and SUSAN SUNGA, et al.
Assailed in this appeal is the Judgment dated December 9, 2005 in Criminal Case No. 99-170819 of Branch 20, Regional Trial Court, Manila,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

60. CA GR CV 82288: SPOUSES WILLIAM & ROSY BELO vs. VICTORIA NACIONAL, et al.
This is an appeal from the decision dated November 28, 2003 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 78, Morong, Rizal, in LRC Case No. 634-M...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

61. CA GR CV 68813: MACARIO TURALBA, et al. vs. DJ GOLDMART REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Assailed in this Appeal is the Order dated 28 January 2000 of the Regional Trial Court, Third Judicial Region, Branch 88, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, in Civil Case No. 201-SD (99) for Nullification of Title, the dispositive portion of which reads:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

62. CA GR CV 83285: SPS. FEDERICO and VIRGINIA NADELA vs. CYNIA C. GAYO
Before the Court is an appeal from the Order dated July 30, 2003 in Civil Case No. TG-2289 of Branch 18, Regional Trial Court, (RTC) Tagaytay City which dismissed plaintiffs-appellants' complaint for their lack of interest to pursue the same....
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

63. CA GR SP 86202: MUSTANG TRANSPORT, INC. vs. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, et al.
Assailed in the present petition for certiorari under Rule 65, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are the following:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

64. CA GR SP 97035: ANGELICA S. HERNANDEZ vs. HON. CESAR D. SANTAMARIA, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, which seeks to annul and set aside the Orders dated June 29, 2006 and October 23, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

65. CA GR SP 97533: OBRAL PROPERTIES CORPORATION and ANITA N. TY vs. HON. JUDGE N.C. PERELLO, et al.
This is a special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, which seeks to set aside the Resolution dated November 28, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

66. CA GR SP 86993: NOEL E. MORA vs. HON. AVA NICOLAS BARRIATOS and AVESCO MARKETING CORP.
this Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court, Petitioner NOEL E. MORA (hereinafter Petitioner) is seeking to annul and set aside the Decision dated 23 August 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

67. CA GR CV 75010: LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. EDGARDO L. SANTOS, et al.
Two separate cases for summary administrative proceedings for the determination of just compensation under Presidential Decree No. 27 were decided by the Provincial Adjudicator (PARAD) of the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board on March 27...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

68. CA GR SP 92167: MERCY BANOLA and and JOSIE FERRER vs. HON. BENJAMIN T. ANTONIO, and BIENVENIDA CARREON
This is a petition for certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, assailing the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 170, Malabon City, dated 16 May 2005,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

69. CA GR SP 92861: GOLDEN GORILLA FOODS CORP., et al. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and RICARDO DIAMANTE
Before Us is the"Compromise Agreement" filed by petitioners Golden Gorilla Foods Corp., Congo Grill Restaurant and/or Kenneth Sytin and private respondent Ricardo Diamante,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

70. CA GR CR 01440: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JOHN MONTINOLA @ TONY MONTINOLA
This is an appeal interposed by accused-appellant John Montinola @ Tony Montinola from the Joint Decision dated August 26, 2005 of Branch 144,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

71. CA GR SP 91895: HAWAIIAN STYLE FURNITURE INC., et al. vs. N L R C and WILFREDO T. AMACIO
This pertains to the motion for reconsideration filed by the petitioners through counsel on 04 August 2006, seeking for the reconsideration of the Decision dated 14 July 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

72. CA GR CR 29654: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. GILBERT BARBA y TAMPILIC
This is an appeal from the Decision dated July 20, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of the City of Manila, Branch 42 finding appellant GILBERT BARBA y TAMPILIC (or "Barba")...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

73. CA GR SP 91956: PHILDELTA TRANSPORT SERVICES CO. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (First Division), et al.
Assailed in this petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure is the May 7, 2003 decision and July 21, 2005 Resolution of the Third Division of the National Labor Relations Commission...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

74. CA GR CR 29322: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MERLYN LAZARITO Y ARCEO
This is an appeal from the Decision (Records, pp. 243- 246) dated 1 August 2001 of the Regional Trial Court of Olangapo City, Branch 73, in Criminal Case No. 194-98...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

75. CA GR CR 30127: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. VISITACION CASTRO a.k.a. "Betty"
This is an appeal from the Decision (Rollo, pp. 32-33, Annex "D") dated 9 August 2006 of the Regional Trial Court of Iriga City, Branch 35, in Criminal Case No. IR-7503,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

76. CA GR CV 80421: RICARDO C. AGUILA vs. SALVADOR F. REGALADO, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision (Records, pp. 188- 194) dated 12 February 1999 of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 94, in Civil Case No. Q-91-10616 for "Collection of Money" decided in favor of plaintiffappellee Ricardo C. Aguila,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

77. CA GR SP 86061: JASMIN BUENSUCESO, et al. vs. ANGELINA B. MONTEMAYOR, et al.
In this petition for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus, petitioners seek to nullify the Order dated June 21, 2004 issued by respondent Judge...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

78. CA GR SP 85912: GREGORIA T. PELICANO vs. GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS), (Dep Ed.)
Before this Court is a Petition for Review assailing the decision dated June 24, 2004 of the Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) in ECC Case No. GM-16303-0324-04...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

79. CA GR CR 28368: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DANNY CACAO MIGUEL
Accused-appellant Danny Cacao Miguel (or "appellant") appeals from the 24 February 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Laoag City, Branch 13, in Criminal Case No. 10373-13,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

80. CA GR SP 95078: RAMON VICENTE MENDOZA BENIPAYO vs. N L R C , INFONXX PHILIPPINES, INC., et al.
In her 03 May 2005 Decision in NLRC-NCR CASE NO. 00- 12-14114-03, Labor Arbiter Dolores M. Peralta-Beley dismissed the complaint for illegal dismissal and illegal suspension...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

81. CA GR CV 82430: PRUDENCIO TABANGCURA vs. MAXIMA T. GUILLEN, et al.
This is an appeal from the February 12, 2004 Decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Branch 20, in Civil Case No. 3022-V,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

82. CA GR SP 93938: DOMINIC BUEN vs. ALFREDO ARNULFO RAMOS and PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is a petition for review of the 31 January 2006 Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Naga City, Branch 23, affirming in toto the Judgment of the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of Naga City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

83. CA GR SP 94790: SPS. PANSIWAN and AURORA FELIX vs. OMALJA POLQUIRA
In this Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the Rules of Court, petitioners assail the Decision dated April 27, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

84. CA GR SP 96580: ERLINDA K. ILUSORIO vs. SYLVIA K. ILUSORIO, et al.
A careful perusal of the instant petition shows that the attached copies of the assailed Resolutions of the Department of Justice are mere photocopies...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

85. CA GR CR 29418: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ARIAN NORMAN DOLLAGA
This is an appeal from the Decision dated February 9, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Baguio City, Branch 59 finding appellant ARIAN NORMAN DOLLAGA (or "Dollaga")...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

86. CA GR SP 94425: AURELIO FERRER, et al. vs. HENRY SIPIN, JR., et al.
In this "PETITION FOR REVIEW under Rule 43 of the Rules of Court," Aurelio Ferrer, Johnny Edrada, Santiago Sarmiento, Feliciano Macanlalay, Manuel Fernandez, Ciriaco Dela Cruz and Norberto Fernandez ("petitioners") assai...
Promulgated on 2007-02-28

87. CA GR CV 81015: ELISAN CREDIT CORPORATION vs. ARMI S. ABEL
This pertains to the motion for reconsideration filed by the defendantappellant on 09 August 2006, seeking for the reconsideration of the Decision dated 18 July 2006,...
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88. CA GR SP 89706: ESTELITA CORONADO, et al. vs. N L R C and MERITLUX INDUSTRIES PHILS., et al.
This pertains to the motion for reconsideration filed by the petitioners through counsel on 30 August 2006, seeking for the reconsideration of the Decision dated 07 August 2006,...
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89. CA GR SP 91160: REYNALDO B. ARALAR vs. THE HON. MARIVIC UMALI BALISI, et al.
This petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure (1997 Rules) seeks to nullify the 27 May 2005 Resolution...
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90. CA GR SP 90230: SENIOR MARKETING CORP., et al. vs. HON. SILVERIO Q.CASTILLO and JOMAR DELA ROSA
This is a petition for certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, assailing the Order of public respondent, dated 10 March 2005,...
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91. CA GR SP 90152: HILARIO P. SORIANO vs. HON. MA. MERCEDITAS N. GUTIERREZ and MA. SOCORRO N. BARTOLOME
This is a petition for certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, assailing the Resolution of the Hon. Merceditas N. Gutierrez,...
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92. CA GR SP 89795: PETER DE JESUS vs. HENRY L. YU
This is a petition for review under Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the 20 December 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Manila, Branch 45,...
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93. CA GR SP 93682: ALICIA C. NOCUM vs. ROSITA NAELGAS
Before Us is a Petition for Review filed by petitioner Alicia Nocum of the Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Malabon City, Branch 74,...
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94. CA GR CR 01925: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RECHELDA RUBIO y ARTEGA
Accused-appellant Rechelda Rubio is seeking the reversal of the Decision dated December 29, 2005 but promulgated on January 17, 2006 by the Regional Trial Court in Naga City,...
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95. CA GR SP 71869: SPOUSES ALVIN C. TAN and EVANGELINE D. TAN vs. HON. RTC OF QUEZON CTIY, BR. 91, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court assailing the Resolution dated January 17, 2002 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 91, Quezon which dismissed the complaint for "Injunction with Prayer for Temporary Rest...
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96. CA GR SP 93548: EVERLAST INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT, INC., et al. vs. NLRC, et al.
Assailed in this Petition for Certiorari is the Decision of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)...
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97. CA GR SP 93469: BELEN A. FERIA GUEVARA, et al. vs. HONORABLE MARIA CRISTINA J. CORNEJO, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari, which seeks to nullify and set aside (1) the Order dated 22 April 2005 issued by the respondent judge, in her capacity as the presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court (RTC)...
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98. CA GR CV 68343: GONZALO FAJARDO vs. ANGELITA BUENO, ISIDRO ORQUIZA, et al.
Before Us is an appeal from the Order dated November 4, 19991 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 72, Olongapo City in Civil Case No. 151-0-98...
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99. CA GR SP 93673: PHILIPPINE RACING CLUB, INC. And LEONIDA SANGABOL vs. N L R C, JERRY MANLAPAZ, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Court which seeks to annul (a) the Decision of the National Labor Relations Commission...
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100. CA GR CV 85132: HEIRS OF SUSANA EBUENGAECLEO, et al. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This pertains to the motion for reconsideration filed by the oppositorappellant on 09 August 2006, seeking for the reconsideration of the Decision dated 18 July 2006,...
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101. CA GR SP 90261: CONSTANCIA MUSA vs. ESTELA KALLINEN
Before us is a petition for review of the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 262, Pasig City, which affirmed in toto the Decision of the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 57, San Juan, Metro Manila in an action for ejectment....
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102. CA GR CV 83749: ERNESTO MAGTOTO vs. GUALBERTO PUNCIA
This is an appeal from the Decision dated August 2, 2004 rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Naga City, Branch 22, in Civil Case No. RTC '96-3608,...
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103. CA GR SP 94897: ELAINE C. ORIGENES vs. ROMMEL MINA, and Hon. THELMA PINERO CRUZ
This is a Petition for Certiorari with prayer for temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction assailing the Order, dated June 2, 2006, issued by the Public Respondent in Special Proceedings No. 258-M-2005 for writ of habeas corpus...
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104. CA GR SP 84596: WILSON U. FLORIDA vs. Sps. ROMEO and CORAZON ALLAM and Hon. VILMA T. PAUIG
This is a Petition for Certiorari With Application for Preliminary Injunction and Prayer for Immediate Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order Ex Parte which assails the Public Respondent's Order, dated April 29, 2004,...
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105. CA GR CV 69247: MILA ELLEN TAMBUNTING vs. ARNEL M. FELIZARDO, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
For resolution is the appeal interposed by the Republic relative to the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Muntinlupa dated June 19, 2000 in Civil Case No. 96221...
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106. CA GR CV 82927: SPS. EDUARDO & JENNY RONQUILLO, et al. vs. M T C OF LAS PINAS, BRANCH 79, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision, dated November 27, 2003, rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Las PiNas City, National Capital Judicial Region, Br. 255, in Civil Case No. LP-96- 0274, which dismissed the Plaintiffs-Appellants'...
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107. CA GR SP 77945: DR. CASTOR C. DE JESUS vs. RAFAEL D. GUERRERO III
For review is the Decision of the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon dated February 28, 2002 recommending the dismissal of petitioner's complaint...
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108. CA GR CR 27323: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MARK VILLEGAS y PICALDO
This is an appeal from the Decision, dated April 23, 2003, of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Br. 135, convicting Mark Villegas y Picaldo(Accused-Appellant, for brevity) for Violation of Section 11, Article II, Republic Act No. 9165,...
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109. CA GR CR 28774: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. PRESENTACION EVANGELISTA y GAINZA
This is an Appeal from the Decision dated 28 June 2004 of the Regional Trial Court, Fourth Judicial Region, Batangas City, Branch 2, finding Presentacion Evangelista guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of estafa under Article 315, paragraph 1...
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110. CA GR SP 93239: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs. HON. EDWIN G. LARIDA, et al.
Assailed by petitioner Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank") in this Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are:...
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111. CA GR CV 52891: SPS. JOSE AND FRANCISCA LAYSON, ET AL. vs. WASHINGTON TAN AND ISIDRO BUEZA, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision (Records, pp. 269-273) dated February 29, 1996 of the Regional Trial Court of Dagupan City, Branch 41, in Civil Case No. D-10163 for Damages,...
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112. CA GR SP 79785: ELMER C. TIZON vs. N L R C, PHILIPPINE APPLIANCE CORP. and DANTE SANTOS
Resolution of the National Labor Relations Commission in NLRC-NCR Case No. 00-04-03001-94 dated March 04, 2003 dismissing his appeal,...
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113. CA GR SP 93684: MULTI DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION vs. N L R C, RUBEN BARIZON, ALLAN BACHAYDA, et al.
Our review of the decisions of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) is by way of a special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure...
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114. CA GR SP 89416: DAF FOOD INTERNATIONAL CORP. vs. N L R C, and IMELDA LIM
For reversing the decision of a labor arbiter on the basis of a report of another labor arbiter who was designated to review the case,...
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115. CA GR SP 81506: ELIZARDO GARCIA vs. FLORENCIA L. GUANZON-CORONEL
This is a Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure questioning the Decision dated October 29, 2003...
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116. CA GR SP 83473: L & R CORPORATION vs. Hon. FRANCISCO C RODRIGUEZ, Jr.
This is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Order(s), dated November 18, 2003 and February 13, 2004, of the Regional Trial Court of San Mateo, Rizal, in Civil Case No. 1760-03,...
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117. CA GR SP 97584: JULIUS C. BANO vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ET AL.,
A circumspect examination of the instant petition for certiorari reveals the following procedural infirmities which warrant its outright dismissal:...
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118. CA GR SP 97435: FCL CONSTRUCTION FERNANDO C. LARANANG vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ET AL.,
The instant petition for certiorari is fatally defective for the following reasons:...
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119. CA GR SP 95383: UNIVERSITY OF THE ASSUMPTION vs. NLRC, et al.
Impugned is the Decision of the National Labor Relations Commission in NLRC NCR NO. 022408-00 dated 16 November 2004, the dispositive part of which reads:...
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120. CA GR CV 85600: SPS. GODEHARDO G. RAYMUNDO & NONILUNA GUADALUPE vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Republic of the Philippines, through the Office of the Solicitor General, interposes this appeal from the Decision dated July 10, 2005...
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121. CA GR SP 93808: RADIO PHILIPPINES NETWORK, INC. vs. NLRC, et al.
Petitioner comes to Us via the instant special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure challenging the decision and resolution of the National Labor Relations Commission [NLRC]...
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122. CA GR SP 93790: CHRISTIAN ASIA AND/OR ROMEO VALERA vs. NLRC, et al.
Petitioners come to Us via the instant Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court challenging the Decision dated 01 February 2005 of the Labor Arbiter,...
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123. CA GR SP 87790: MELVIN ESTRADA vs. N L R C, HOMEOWNERS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari which assails the twin Resolution(s), dated May 18, 2004 and September 21, 2004,respectively...
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124. CA GR CV 85082: AMSTEEL SECURITIES PHILS., INC. vs. FLORDELIZA M. ANDAYA, et al.
This is an appeal from the 25 November 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 70, Pasig City in Civil Case No. 67817 which judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff....
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125. CA GR SP 81342: PARAMOUNT FOOTWEAR COMPANY, INC. vs. PARAMOUNT FOOTWEAR WORKERS UNION-ASSO. OF GENUINE LABOR ORG.
Challenged in this Petition for Certiorari with Prayer for Issuance of temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction is the Resolution...
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126. CA GR SP 96047: ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITYECHAGUE FACULTY ASSOCIATION, et al. vs. RODOLFO C. NAYGA,
Filed pursuant to Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, the petition for review before us assails the November 22, 2005 Order and August 1, 2006 Resolution of the Office of the President...
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127. CA GR CV 69160: ZENAIDA B. MANGONON, et al. vs. MUNICIPALITY OF MANGALDAN, PANGASINAN Rep. by Hon. Benigno Gubatan
Before us is a petition seeking the reversal and setting aside of the decision of the Regional Trial Court, Br. 40, Dagupan City in a complaint for quieting of titl...
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128. CA GR SP 89337: MANUEL MONROY vs. Hon. JOSE G. PANEDA, et al.
Alleging grave abuse of discretion on the part of the Public Respondent, the Petitioner filed this Petition for Certiorari seeking to annul the Order, dated June 2, 2004, of the Regional Trial Court(RTC), Quezon City, Br. 220,...
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129. CA GR SP 89649: Dr. ABELARDO P. PALAYPAYON vs. PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION, et al.
This Petition for Review assails the Decision, dated January 27, 2005, of the Board of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation(PHIC, for brevity) in PHIC Case No. HCP-NCR-04-032,...
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130. CA GR SP 88839: LEOPOLDO M. LOFAMIA & CARLITO ESPIRITU vs. N L R C, LITTON MILLS, INC., et al.
Assailed in this petition for certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are the Decision dated 13 October 2004 and the Resolution dated 31 January 2005 issued by the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) which, respective...
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131. CA GR SP 93442: STS. PETER and PAUL HOSPITAL OF SORSOGON, INC. vs. MIRIAM BUENVIAJE-BORDEN
On January 4, 2007, this Court issued a minute resolution directing herein petitioner Sts. Peter and Paul Hospital of Sorsogon, Inc. to comment on the motion to dismiss filed by the private respondent on December 6, 2006....
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132. CA GR CV 85849: ACTIVES & BUILDERS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION vs. RURAL BANK OF SAN JUAN, INCORPORATED
Appeal by writ of error from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, Branch 69, in Civil Case No. 66120, the dispositive portion whereof reads:...
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133. CA GR CR 00645: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROMEO DANSICO y MONAY a.k.a. "LAMYAK" and AUGUSTO CUADRA y ENRIQUEZ
Instigation is a "trap for the unwary innocent." Entrapment is a trap for the unwary criminal. The latter principium finds application in the case at bench....
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134. CA GR CV 62110: METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY vs. SPS. BENITO (Jr.) & ELENA SITINGCO & EMILIA UY SITINGCO
Before us is an appeal from the Decision dated 6 August 1994 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Makati, Branch 137 which ruled in favor of plaintiff-appellee...
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135. CA GR SP 93087: DEXTER TAN, et al. vs. JUDGE LITA S. TOLENTINO-GENILO, et al.
The instant Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure stems from a Petition for Bail filed by herein petitioners Dexter Tan,...
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136. CA GR CV 82858: EAST ASIA CAPITAL CORP., et al. vs. BPI FAMILY BANK, INC. and ENGRACIO M. ESCASINAS
This is an appeal from the Order of July 2, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Branch 133 in Civil Case No. 04-570...
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137. CA GR CV 77667: FE VERA CRUZ vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before this Court is an appeal from the Decision dated 22 November 2001 of the 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Silang- Amadeo, Cavite in LRC No. 98-157,...
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138. CA GR SP 97722: JOSE B. MARQUEZ, et. al. vs. REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BINAN, LAGUNA, BRANCH 25, et al.
This is a petition for certiorari from an order of the RTC of Binan, Laguna on November 10, 2006 dismissing a petition for certiorari from an order of the MTC of Cabuyao granting the issuance of an alias writ of execution....
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139. CA GR CV 80696: ERNESTO D. GARIANDO vs. SPS. JACINTO L. AGUSTIN, JR. and LENY C. FUELLAS-AGUSTIN
Before us is an Appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, wherein appellant seeks to annul and set aside the 8 August 2003 Decision...
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140. CA GR CR 28516: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RHODA VERCELES
This is an Appeal from the Decision dated 2 April 2003 of the Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Baguio City, Branch 60, finding Rhoda Verceles guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of estafa under Article 315, paragraph 2 (a) of the R...
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141. CA GR CV 86189: GLOWIDE INCORPORATED, UNIVERSAL STEEL MELTING CO., INC., et al. vs. MANILA NORTH TOLLWAYS CORP.
Sought to be reversed and set aside are the Orders dated 18 April 2005 and 15 August 2005 both rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 223, in an action for damages with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and w...
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142. CA GR CV 84442: MARIANO MANGIBIN vs. LORETO CARDINES, assisted by her husband
Challenged by way of the present appeal is the decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court of La Union (Branch 34) dated February 24, 2003 which dismissed the petition for quieting of title...
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143. CA GR SP 91580: MARIA M. GRIARTE and EMMANUEL M. GRIARTE vs. EFREN SIGUENZA
Once again, this Court is called upon to determine whether or not there is a tenancy relationship in the instant case....
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144. CA GR SP 90339: OSCAR S. SALVACION vs. ATTY. CLEMENTE E. BOLOY, et al.
Challenged in this Certiorari and Prohibition on Appeal are the Orders dated 9 February 2005 and 8 April 2005 of Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Paranaque City, Branch 196, in Civil Case No. 05-0061....
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145. CA GR SP 94323: SPS. DOMINADOR P. PERALTA, JR. AND OFELIA PERALTA vs. N L R C, and MARILYN DE LUMEN, et al.
The present Petition for Review (sic) seeks to annul the Decision dated 29 December 2005 of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Second Division, in NLRC CA No. 042865-05...
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146. CA GR SP 94803: ATSUSHI WAKAMATSU vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, and EDGARDO R. NUQUE
Assailed in this Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure are the following:...
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147. CA GR CV 78018: NORMA S. FABELLA, et al. vs. ZENAIDA F. DOMINGO, et al.
Before us is an appeal from the Order dated 12 August 1997 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Binan, Laguna, Branch 24 which granted the Motion to Dismiss...
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148. CA GR CR 24569: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LOURDES ALFONSO y DOMINGO
This is an appeal from the decision of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 105, finding accused Lourdes Alfonso guilty...
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149. CA GR SP 83251: SPS. DANILO AND CECILIA REYES vs. HON. JOSE G. PANEDA, et al.
Where the issue or question involved affects the wisdom or legal soundness of the decision - not the jurisdiction of the court to render said decision...
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150. CA GR CV 83109: NARCISO GABIONZA YU vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal seeking to review the Decision dated May 13, 2003 of the Regional Trial of Irosin, Sorsogon, Branch 55 ordering the necessary correction in the Marriage Contract of Narciso Boncan and Milagros Gacias with register no. 195 (i-74) in the C...
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151. CA GR CR 27645: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BERNARDO R. AQUINO
Two plastic sachets containing the regulated drug known as shabu were reportedly seized by the police from the accused Bernardo R. Aquino in the evening of April 18, 2002 at Primero de Mayo Street in Tondo Manila....
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152. CA GR SP 96239: TAS TRANS CORPORATION et al. vs. NLRC (SECOND DIVISION), et al.
We are constrained to: (1) DENY petitioners' "MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE PETITION FOR CERTIORARI;"...
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153. CA GR CV 82910: LOURDES DELA REA-RAMOS vs. ZENAIDA NERY, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 73, Antipolo City dismissing the complaint for sum of money....
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154. CA GR CV 84756: BENJAMIN PAUL B. SANTOS vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before Us is an Appeal filed by Oppositor-Appellant, Republic of the Philippines, through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) seeking to set aside the Decision dated 11 February 2005 ...
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155. CA GR CR 27899: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. TEODOLFO CRUZ Y SAN ANDRES
Before Us is an Appeal from the Decision dated 23 June 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 164, Pasig City,...
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156. CA GR SP 90701: CESAR R. RAFALLO vs. THELMA M. RAFALLO
In this Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the Revised Rules of Court, the Petitioner CESAR R. RAFALLO, (hereinafter Petitioner) is seeking the reversal of the Order dated 31 January 2005...
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157. CA GR SP 91368: FREDERICO PINEDA vs. CRISOSTOMO LAPID, CONRADO LAPID and REYNALDO FLORES
Before Us is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure which seeks to set aside and/ or reverse the Decision dated 07 April 2005 of the Office of the President...
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158. CA GR CR 29781: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ALLAN IGNACIO y PERAIRA
Before us is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 72, Malabon City finding accused-appellant Allan Ignacio y Peraira guilty of illegal possession of dangerous drug (shabu)....
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159. CA GR SP 93970: CITY OF CABANATUAN vs. HON. JUANITA C. TIENZO, et al.
By petition for certiorari, the City of Cabanatuan seeks to nullify the orders dated January 5, 2006 and February 23, 2006 issued in Civil Case No. 4890 and Civil Case No. 4909, both actions for expropriation commenced by the petitioner,...
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160. CA GR SP 94469: FREGILLANA, JR. D.D., et al. vs. SANTIAGO S. P. RAMOS, et al.
Before this Court is an appeal from the decision dated September 22, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 273, Marikina City in SCA Case No. 2002-461-MK,...
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161. CA GR CV 66932: PILIPINAS BANK vs. ASEAN WATER & SEWER SYSTEM, INC., et al.
Before us is plaintiff-appellant's partial appeal from the September 11, 1997 Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Branch 136, in Civil Case No. 90-742,...
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162. CA GR SP 94303: CHAD BRIAN CARPENTIER, et al. vs. HON. BENJAMIN T. POZON, et al.
For resolution before Us are the Manifestations of the petitioners (Rollo pp. 195-198; 263-265; 330-333) praying that they be excused from filing a memorandum of authorities in view of the Decision dated December 4, 2006...
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163. CA GR SP 94512: JOSE MARIA R. ALIPALA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, seeking to reverse and set aside the March 8, 2006 Resolution of the National Labor Relations Commission...
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164. CA GR SP 83313: IGLESIA NI CRISTO vs. ROLANDO T. SAGUID and ALFREDO S. RAMOS, et al.
This is a "Petition for Annulment of Judgment with Prayer for the Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction"...
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165. CA GR CR 01576: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. FERDINAND CRUZ y PASCUA @ Balot
Ferdinand Cruz y Pascua, alias "Balot", ("accused-appellant") appealed the Decision dated September 13, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Branch 64,...
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166. CA GR SP 95056: FLOURISH MARITIME SHIPPING and LOLITA UY vs. NLRC (3rd DIVISION) and DONATO A. ALMANZOR
Assailed by Flourish Maritime Shipping and Lolita Uy ("petitioners") in this "PETITION FOR CERTIORARI WITH PRAYER FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER/PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION",...
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167. CA GR SP 89845: EMILIANI WILFREDO CRUZ, et al. vs. EVELYN BRUL-CRUZ
Before Us is a Petition for Review of the Amended Decision of the Office of the President dated 16 February 2005, which, in granting respondent's motion for reconsideration of the earlier Resolution dated 26 May 2004,...
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168. CA GR SP 92390: FIL-SMS CORPORATION, INC., et al. vs. NLRC (2nd DIVISION) and ANTONIO DELA CRUZ
Assailed in this petition for certiorari and mandamus, which petitioners filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, are the National Labor Relations Commission's ("NLRC") Resolution...
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169. CA GR SP 81379: HEIRS OF THE LATE LORENZO GEBANA, et al. vs. THE HON. RTC OF CALAMBA, LAGUNA, BR. 35, et al.
This is a petition for annulment of judgment filed under Rule 47 directed at the Order dated December 23, 2002 of the Regional Trial Court of Calamba, Laguna, Branch 35...
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170. CA GR CV 86938: RS MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES, INC. vs. BERNARDINO A. CAINGAT
Counsel for defendant-appellant received the notice to file brief on 04 August 2006 which expired last 07 December 2006....
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171. CA GR SP 95300: WINACE HOLDINGS PHILIPPINES, INC. vs. HON. SECRETARY OF JUSTICE, FATIMA G. RANILLO, et al.
After going over private respondents' motion for reconsideration dated 12 January 2007, talking into account petitioner's comment/opposition dated 09 February 2007,...
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172. CA GR SP 96201: SELEGNA MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, et al. vs. HON. EDWIN G. LARIDA, JR., et al.
Before this Court is a Petition for Certiorari with prayer for a Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the Orders dated January 5, 2006...
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173. CA GR SP 97261: METRO EYE SECURITY, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND RENATO MENDOZA
A petition under Rule 65 which challenges the resolutions of the public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) as having been issued with grave abuse discretion....
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174. CA GR SP 63445: ESTELITA J. JAMORA vs. FORTUNATO E. DURANA, the DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD
This is a Petition, which petitioner denominated as one for certiorari, but which should have been a petition for review under Rule 43 of the revised Rules on Civil Procedure,...
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175. CA GR SP 66181: H.S. CRAFT MANUFACTURING CORP. AND RAYMOND TSAI vs. ALEX S. ADAN
Before Us is a Petition for Review (under Rule 43 of the revised Rules of Civil Procedure) assailing the following issuances of Voluntary Arbitrator Lydia Navarro...
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176. CA GR CV 69119: GLOBALAND CONSTRUCTORS AND DEVELOPMENT CORP. vs. FORTUNE LIFE & GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
This is an appeal from the decision, the dispositive portion of which reads:...
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177. CA GR CV 73192: RUFINA CARREON LOLA, ET. AL. vs. ENRIQUITA E. CARREON
The subject of this appeal is the Decision that granted the complaint for breach of contract with damages filed by the plaintiffs-appellees in Civil Case No. 250-SD....
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178. CA GR CV 67548: PANACOR LOANS & CREDIT CORPORATION vs. FRANCIS EQUELLOS and JOHN DOE, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision that awarded damages to Panacor Loans and Credit Corporation (Panacor) in Civil Case No. 63466 for Specific Performance,...
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179. CA GR CR 29140: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROGELIO COPE, JR. y PETER DOE
Before Us on appeal is the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 130, Caloocan City, dated February 18, 2003, in Criminal Case No. C-52627,...
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180. CA GR CV 70444: MILA LIM LOZADA vs. EDGARDO SANTIAGO LOZADA
This is an ordinary appeal from the Decision and Order which respectively dismissed and denied petitioner-appellant's Complaint and Motion for Reconsideration....
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181. CA GR CV 80867: LANIE N. PETILLA vs. THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
This appeal is taken by the petitioner from the final order dated August 13, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 62, in Gumaca, Quezon, denying her petition for the correction of entry in the record of birth of Mary Grace Petilla Pueblo, the...
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182. CA GR SP 75455: SPS. ALEJANDRINO and BERNARDINA TABALISIMA vs. CONRADO F. MANAUIS, PRES. JUDGE, RTC BR. 8 APARRI
This Petition has been incorrectly denominated as a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court (Rollo, p. 3) but should have been a petition for review under Rule 42 of the revised Rules of Civil Procedure...
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183. CA GR CV 71767: LONDRITO INOVEJAS vs. SPS. FLORENTINO CACAYURAN, ET. AL.
Assailed in this appeal is the Decision that declared the Deeds of Donation Inter Vivos in favor of Londrito Inovejas (Londrito) and Estelita I. Cacayuran (Estelita), respectively, and the Deed of Sale in favor of spouses Estelita and Florentino Cacay...
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184. CA GR SP 95181: ANNALIZA L. SALEM vs. CITADEL CATCHUELA, et al.
Assailed in the present Petition for Certiorari with Prayer for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Writ of Preliminary Injunction is the Order of Default...
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185. CA GR SP 93554: AURELIO FENOL vs. NLRC (SECOND DIVISION), et al.
Employee Aurelio Fenol seeks to nullify and set aside the decision dated June 30, 2005, modifying the decision of Labor Arbiter Danna M. Castillon rendered on June 10, 2004...
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186. CA GR SP 92380: ERLINDA F. BORROMEO vs. N L R C and AIR MATERIAL WING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, INC.
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure. The petitioner Erlinda F. Borromeo ("Borromeo") assails in this petition the NLRC Resolution dated May 30, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

187. CA GR SP 88168: NERITA L. CABACES, et al. vs. NLRC, et al.
Before us is a petition for certiorari seeking the nullity of the Decision dated October 22, 2004 of respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and the reinstatement of the Decision dated August 1, 2003 of Labor Arbiter Elias S. Salinas....
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

188. CA GR CR 00248: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BOBBY DELA CRUZ Y SALVADOR, ete al.
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated September 29, 2000 (Rollo, pp. 56-71) of Branch 21 of the Regional Trial Court of Malolos, Bulacan in Criminal Cases No. 771-M-99...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

189. CA GR SP 65546: HELENA A. ASUNCION, et al. vs. HON. BONIFACIO T. ONG, et al.
Before Us is a petition seeking the annulment of the Decision dated 23 June 2000 rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Echague, Isabela (RTC),...
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190. CA GR SP 84611: ANGELINA C. ABU vs. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS)
Before this Court is a Petition for Review assailing the decision dated April 29, 2004 of the Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) in ECC Case No. SM-16117-0116-04...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

191. CA GR SP 94763: ROBERTO BAUTISTA, et al. vs. HONORABLE MA. LUISA C. QUIJANO-PADILLA, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition with Prayer for the Issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order and/or...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

192. CA GR SP 92577: SEVEN OCEAN INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER CORPORATION vs. NLRC, et al.
Assailed in the present recourse is the Resolution of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

193. CA GR CV 74859: ANTONIO S. ALINDOGAN vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an ordinary appeal from the Decision which granted the Petition for Reconstitution of the Original Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 99669 burned during the Quezon City Hall fire of June 11, 1988...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

194. CA GR CV 81412: ATTY. ERNESTO M. MAIQUEZ, ET AL vs. FIDEL VILLANUEVA, ET AL.
Before this Court is an appeal interposed by plaintiffs Atty. Ernesto M. Maiquez, and Magno, Olympia, Gregoria, Herminia, and Valentina, all surnamed Villanueva (the Villanuevas, for brevity),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

195. CA GR CV 84216: PIONEER INSURANCE & SURETY CORP. vs. FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL CORP., ET AL.
This is an appeal from 14 December 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 64, in Makati City, holding defendant-appellant corporation FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL CORPORATION (FOUR SEASONS) together with its shareholders and officers...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

196. CA GR SP 91023: SPS. CELSO and RAQUEL LIMBO "RACEL SHOES" vs. N L R C and ROBERTO DELOS SANTOS
This is a special civil action under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court which seeks to set aside the Resolution dated April 28, 2004 issued by the National Labor Relations Commission...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

197. CA GR SP 94260: CRISANTE C. CONSTANTINO vs. N L:R C, BAHIASHIPPING/FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINE, LTD.
This is a special civil action under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court which seeks to set aside the Resolution dated October 28, 2005 issued by the National Labor Relations Commission,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

198. CA GR CV 83099: JOVENCIO and EMILIA both surnamed LOPEZ vs. BF HOMES, INC., BANCO FILIPINO SAVINGS MORTGAGE BANK
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated June 30, 2004 rendered by Branch 132 of the Regional Trial Court of Makati in Civil Case No. 16388,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

199. CA GR CV 61448: CARMEN CARLOS BERNARDO vs. DR. TEODORO L. CARLOS AND IRENE CARLOS
This appeal seeks to set aside the June 24, 1998 decision of Branch 37, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija in Civil Case No. SD-783...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

200. CA GR CV 83574: SPOUSES JOSE PADILLA AND ALMA PADILLA vs. SPOUSES ARTEMIO BARBOSA AND NELIA T. BARBOSA, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Balanga City, Bataan, Branch 3, dated June 30, 2004, the decretal portion of which reads as follows:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

201. CA GR SP 90740: UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION vs. UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, which seeks to reverse and set aside the Decision dated 28 February 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

202. CA GR SP 67707: OCTAGON SECURITY & INVESTIGATION CO., INC. vs. N L R C and ARNEL S. ABELLA
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court filed by petitioner Octagon Security & Investigation Co., seeking the reversal of the resolution of public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) from a complaint for...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

203. CA GR CR 29769: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. VICTORIANO VALLEDOR
Accused-appellant appeals before this Court his conviction by the Regional Trial Court of Palawan and Puerto Princesa, Branch 51, [RTC, for brevity]...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

204. CA GR SP 85154: TEODULO CUEVO vs. NLRC, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court filed by Petitioner TEODULO CUEVO (hereinafter Petitioner) seeking to amend and modify the Resolution dated 04 December 2003 of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

205. CA GR CV 84384: CONCHITA VICTOLERO vs. RURAL BANK OF ANGAT (BULACAN), INC, et al.
Before the Court is an appeal under Rule 41 of the Rules of Court seeking to reverse the Order dated June 10, 2004 of Branch 19, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Malolos, Bulacan...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

206. CA GR SP 92542: FIL-ESTATE MANAGEMENT, INC. vs. SPS. VIRGILIO ANDCONSUELO MANGUERA
This is a Petition for Review filed under Rule 43 of the revised Rules of Civil Procedure assailing, for being allegedly contrary to law, evidence and applicable jurisprudence,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

207. CA GR SP 91008: RUFINO FULGERAS vs. (DARAB) AND JULIAN FERNANDEZ
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari, treated as Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the Revised Rules of Court, filed by Petitioner RUFINO FULGERAS (hereinafter Petitioner) seeking to set aside the Decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

208. CA GR SP 91159: FILOMENA C. REYES vs. HON. FRANCISCO MENDIOLA, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court filed by Petitioner FILOMENA REYES, (hereinafter Petitioner) which seeks to annul the Order dated 13 September 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

209. CA GR SP 95051: METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY vs. HON. ANTONIO M. EUGENIO, JR., et al.
On certiorari, creditor Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) hereby seeks the annulment and setting aside of the orders dated October 7, 2005 and April 3, 2006 issued in Civil Case No. 05-111765...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

210. CA GR SP 95519: CUEVASVILLE REALTY and DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vs. R T C OF MLA. BR. 21 and STL MACHINERY PHILS.
Before the Court is a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition which seeks to annul and set aside the Order dated May 18, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Manila, Branch 21,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

211. CA GR CV 73200: HEIRS OF FELICISIMO V. REYES, et al. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
At bar is an appeal from the October 31, 2001 Order of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 81, Malolos, Bulacan, (RTC) in a case for Reconstitution of Transfer Certificate of Titles...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

212. CA GR SP 95190: AGVID CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. and EDITHA VIDAD vs. QUE FI LUAN and the N L R C
Before the Court is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court with a subsequent prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

213. CA GR SP 84585: AMELLAR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION vs. NLRC, et al.
The decision of the National Labor Relations Commission in this case awarding an employee backwages and separation pay for having been dismissed by her employer without due process is straightforwardly anchored on the case of Serrano vs National Labor ...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

214. CA GR CV 86716: WENDELINO VALERA, ET AL. VS. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Records show that on October 25, 2006, plaintiffs-appellants' counsel received this Court's notice dated October 6, 2006 requiring them to file brief....
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

215. CA GR SP 64132: CRISTOBAL CLET vs. JOSE BARRAMEDA
Before Us is a petition for review (under Rule 42 of the revised Rules of Civil Procedure) assailing the Decision [Rollo, pp. 12-17], dated December 15, 2000,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

216. CA GR CV 78332: LEON FALGUERA, JACINTA FALGUERA, et al. vs. RMMC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated October 30, 2002 of the Regional Trial Court of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Branch 37, in Civil Case No. 662,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

217. CA GR SP 96447: NESTOR T. MARFORI vs. HON. MARIA CRISTINA J. CORNEJO, et al.
This is a special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, which seeks to set aside the Orders dated May 19, 2006 and August 30, 2006 issued by public respondent...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

218. CA GR CR 00680: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RONSLEY RODRIGO y ACEDERA
Ronsley Rodrigo y Acedera appeals his conviction of a violation of Sec. 5, Art. II, Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) rendered on November 8, 2004 by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 39, in Calapan City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

219. CA GR SP 85764: JAIME LORENZO vs. D A R A B and LEONIDA VDA. DE DANTE
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure which seeks to set aside the Decision dated 19 January 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

220. CA GR SP 93565: EVANGELINE FLORES vs. ELLEN FERRER ESPIRITU
This is a Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure interposed by Evangeline Flores to annul and set aside the:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

221. CA GR CR 29828: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JONAS AMARO y TAPAG
On November 15, 2005, appellant Jonas Amaro y Tapag filed a Notice of Appeal from the Decision dated November 11, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 123, Caloocan City finding him guilty...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

222. CA GR CR 29408: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SAMUEL CONDE
Before Us on appeal is the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 156, dated April 13, 2005, in Criminal Case No. 121900-H,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

223. CA GR CV 72162: ROSARIO CATIPON vs. SPS. MANUEL and YOLANDA AGUILAR, THE MLA. BANKING CORP., et al.
This is an appeal from the Order [Rollo, pp.38-43] of the Regional Trial Court [Br. 153, Pasig City], dated June 28, 2001, in Civil Case No. 68382,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

224. CA GR SP 96644: DEANG MARKETING CORPORATION, et al. vs. HON. OMAR T. VIOLA, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, which seeks to annul and set aside the Orders dated May 16, 2006 and August 9, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

225. CA GR SP 94959: MARULAS INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION and WILSON FUNG vs. NLRC (Second Division), et al.
This is a special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court which seeks to to annul and/or set aside the Decision of respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Second Division dated 29 December 2005,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-26

226. CA GR SP 94789: JAMES ANGELES A.K.A. "ANDY ANGELES" vs. EDUARDO CORREA,
Before Us is the petition for review filed by James Angeles a.k.a. "Andy Angeles" (petitioner) against Eduardo Correa (respondent) assailing the Decision dated April 25, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

227. CA GR SP 97327: NEWBORN FOORD PRODUCTS, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ROSITA TORRES, ET AL.,
After a very careful examination of the instant Petition for Certiorari, we found the following infirmities which warrant its outright dismissal:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

228. CA GR SP 97357: FIL-ESTATE PROPERTIES, INC. vs. VICENTE Y. LIM, JR.
Considering the petitioner's failure to file the announced petition despite the period granted to it in the Resolution of this Court dated January 11, 2007,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

229. CA GR CR 29652: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DARIO SANGALANG Y DELA PENA
The record shows that the accused-appellant sent a letter to this Court dated August 22, 2006 stating that he is no longer interested to pursue his appeal as he will apply for parole....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

230. CA GR SP 94680: FLORINA JULARBA vs. N L R C and ANTONIO ETRATA, JR.
For resolution before Us is a Letter of the petitioner herself seeking the assistance of this Court as to what course of action she should take so that her version of the case will be heard ( Rollo pp. 29-32 )....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

231. CA GR CV 71489: RIGID GOLD BUILDERS AND RUEL G. BUENAVENTURA vs. DFS SPORTS UNLIMITED, et al.
Before Us is an Appeal from the Decision1 dated April 24, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court of Paranaque City, Branch 257, in Civil Case No. 97-0302,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

232. CA GR SP 97663: PYRO COPPER MINING CORPORATION vs. MINES ADJUDICATION BOARD-D E N R, et al.
After a very careful examination of the instant Petition for Review, We find that the following documents which are pertinent and relevant thereto, are not attached, as required under Section 6 of Rule 43, Revised Rules of Civil Procedure:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

233. CA GR SP 92782: AL ANWAR INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC. vs. N L R C (3rd Div.) SAMUEL P. HORA
This is a special civil action for certiorari with preliminary injunction under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure. The petitioner Al Anwar International Manpower Services, Inc....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

234. CA GR SP 97828: SK-II GARMENTS vs. RICARDO S. MARTINEZ, SR., CESO III, et al.
After a very careful examination of the instant petition, We find the following infirmities which warrant its outright dismissal:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

235. CA GR CR 02028: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JOSELITO LACUNA, PO2 NESTOR MANANQUIL, Jr., and REY YAP
Before Us is an Intermediate Review of the Decision dated 17 January 2001 of the Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 41, Manila, convicting, inter alia,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

236. CA GR CV 29330: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JOSE GUEVARRA @ "TOTIE"
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 95-97) filed by the accused-appellant of the Decision of this Court dated October 2, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 79-88),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

237. CA GR CV 83896: SPS. JULIO AND JESSICA TAN vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 118-122) filed by the oppositor-appellant of the Decision of this Court dated December 22, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 109-117),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

238. CA GR CV 80674: MANNY C. CONCEPCION vs. ROVILLA C. SY, et al.
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 71-76) filed by petitioner-appellee of the Decision of this Court dated October 31, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 57-70),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

239. CA GR SP 97723: PEDRO MARCELLANA, JR. vs. HON. PEDRO SORIAO, et al.
After a very careful examination of the instant petition, We find that the following relevant and pertinent documents required under Section 2,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

240. CA GR CV 71484: MARIA EMYLENE S. CHUA, ET AL. vs. SPS. ERNESTO & LUZVILLA LEVANZA,
A substantial breach of a reciprocal obligation, like failure to pay the price in the manner prescribed by the contract, entitles the injured party to rescind the obligation....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

241. CA GR SP 79163: HEIRS OF AGAPITO T. OLARTE AND ANGELA A. OLARTE, et al. vs. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, N H A, et al.
This case was originally dismissed outright in a Resolution dated September 19, 2003 (p. 109) for reasons stated therein, one of which was petitioner's having taken a wrong mode of appeal which should have been under Rule 43 instead of Rule 65....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

242. CA GR CR 29757: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JOEL TORALBA y CASTANEDA
Finding no new matter of substance that may warrant the reconsideration much less the reversal of this Court's decision dated January 16, 2007, accused-appellant's Motion for Reconsideration is hereby DENIED for lack of merit....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

243. CA GR CV 78369: SPOUSES ELENIDA S. SIH, et al. vs. DBC COMMERCIAL CORPORATION, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 39, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro in an action for judicial foreclosure of mortgage....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

244. CA GR CV 82800: AGUSTINA RABINO vs. ANGELA F. DE GUZMAN
Before Us is an Appeal assailing the Decision dated October 9, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 68, Camiling, Tarlac which declared herein appellee Agustina Rabino as the lawful owner of Lot No.2839-F...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

245. CA GR SP 89777: NORBERTO V. ASINAS vs. N L R C (1st Div.) ASIA PACIFIC NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY,et al.
This is a petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure seeking to set aside the Decision dated November 16, 2004 of the National Labor Relations Commission,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

246. CA GR SP 95762: LIEZEL CORTEZ vs. HON. AFABLE E. CAJIGAL, et al.
Assailed in this Petition for Certiorari filed pursuant to Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, with prayer for preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order, is the 08 December 2005 Order of the Regional Trial Court (Branch 96) of Quezon City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

247. CA GR SP 95072: METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY vs. THE HON. RAUL M. GONZALEZ, et al.
This is an original action for certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court seeking the nullification of the orders of the respondent Secretary Raul M. Gonzalez of the Department of Justice dated November 24, 2005 and April 25, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

248. CA GR SP 94987: CHARLITO S. UNTALAN vs. THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, et al.
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, which seeks to nullify and set aside the orders of the respondent Secretary of Labor and Employment dated 03 May 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

249. CA GR SP 94791: MARCELO MARANA vs. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
This is a petition for review under Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure filed by petitioner Marcelo Marana (Marana for brevity), which seeks to annul and set aside the decision dated 29 March 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

250. CA GR CV 85911: MERIAM CRISTINA PADILLA vs. GLORIA PALAFOX and GRACIA PALAFOX
An action for "Nullity of Documents, Recovery of Possession and Damages" was filed by plaintiff-appellee Meriam Cristina Padilla ("Padilla" for brevity) against Gloria and Gracia both surnamed Palafox ("Palafox" for brevity) before the Regional Trial C...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

251. CA GR CR 28736: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ARNOLD INOCENCIO Y ROSAS
This is an appeal from the decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City (Branch 211) dated June 9, 2004 convicting herein minor accused-appellant Arnold Inocencio of raping her minor step sister....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

252. CA GR SP 90096: MARIKIT LEGASPI vs. N L R C, MARSH PHILS., INC., et al.
The existence of constructive dismissal under the factual milieu of the case is central to the instant petition for certiorari which seeks the nullification of the October 14, 2004 Resolution issued by public respondent...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

253. CA GR SP 86375: GUETRAN TAXI, NANCY GUERRERO and CARLOS ABRIGO vs. N L R C and DANILO DELOS REYES
In this Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules on Civil Procedure, Petitioners Guetran Taxi, NANCY GUERRERO and CARLOS ABRIGO (hereinafter Petitioners) are seeking to annul and set aside the Decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

254. CA GR CV 86467: SIMPLICIO TURINGAN and MAMERTA P. TURINGAN vs. TEODORO TAMAYAO, et al.
Considering the report dated February 12, 2007 of the Judicial Records Division that "no appellants did not file their appellant's brief has been filed as per docket book,"...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

255. CA GR SP UDK 5690: SPS. ARTURO MAMENTA and ESTELA MAMENTA vs. NELIA Y. GARCIA
In view of the report dated February 19, 2007 of the Judicial Records Division that "payment for docket and other fees was not remitted,"petitioners' motion for extension of time to file petition for review is denied1 and this case is considered c...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

256. CA GR CV 80373: ERNESTO GO, et al. vs. LA UNION FEDERATION, et al.
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated February 22, 2002 of the Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Branch 45, Anonas, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan in Civil Case No. U-5974 for Sum of Money, the dispositive portion of which states:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

257. CA GR CV 80054: STA. LUCIA REALTY & DEVELOPMENT, INC. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision1 dated September 30, 2002 of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Branch 1, Pallocan West, Batangas City in LRC Case No. 99-063,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

258. CA GR CV 61008: SPS. FACUNDO M. ROSARIO and FELICIDAD M. ROSARIO vs. CENTRAL PANGASINAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
For failure to raise new matter of substance that could warrant the reversal or modification of this Court's decision dated December 22, 2006, the defendant-appellant's Motion for Reconsideration is hereby DENIED for lack of merit....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

259. CA GR SP 92609: FREDEVILLA M. TUAZON vs. EUGENIO G. NIPAY
Before us is a petition for review of the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 157, Pasig City affirming the Decision of the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 74, Taguig, Metro Manila, which dismissed the complaint for ejectment....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

260. CA GR CR 01481: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SAMUEL SANDOY y ANDRES
This is an appeal from the decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 72, Malabon City, finding accused-appellant Samuel Sandoy (appellant) guilty of violation of Article II, Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9165 (RA 9165)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

261. CA GR SP 91380: SONNY ABANES, GAUDENCIO B. CASITAS, et al. vs. N L R C, COCACOLA BOTTLERS PHILIPPINES, INC.,
Challenged in this petition under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are: (1) Resolution, dated May 30, 2005 of, herein, public respondent,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

262. CA GR SP 95478: COCA COLA BOTTLERS PHILIPPINES, INC. vs. N L R C, RYAN ANTHONY UNTALAN, et al.
In Petitions for Certiorari, evidentiary matters or matters of fact raised in the court below are not proper grounds nor may such be ruled upon in the proceedings...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

263. CA GR SP 66791: MIRANT (PHILIS) OPERATIONS CORPORATION vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION & EDNA CAJUGAS
Petitioner Mirant (Philippines) Operations Corporation [formerly CEPA Operations (Philippines) Corp.], seeks the reversal of the resolution of public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) when it reversed the decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

264. CA GR CV 67489: SPS. EFREN & ZOSIMA RIGOR vs. FAR EAST BANK & TRUST COMPANY and ROBERTO TUQUERO, Etc.
This is an appeal from the decision in a complaint for annulment of mortgage filed by plaintiffs-appellants Spouses Efren and Zosima Rigor,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

265. CA GR CR 27998: RICARDO BRAVO, JR. vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
The civil liability of an accused who has been acquitted in a criminal case for reckless imprudence resulting in physical injuries is at issue in this petition for review...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

266. CA GR CV 85210: TRADERS ROYAL BANK vs. MELLITA PEREZ QUIMPO, et al.
At bench is an appeal from the Resolution dated May 26, 2005 rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Branch 1, in Adm. Case No. 4840,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

267. CA GR CV 81391: MARIO MALABANAN vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal by the Republic of the Philippines from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, Tagaytay City granting the application for land registration of applicant-appellee Mario Malabanan....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

268. CA GR CV 85304: METILINE BELLO TERNATE, et al. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Represented by the Office of the Solicitor General in this appeal, appellant Republic of the Philippines seeks the reversal of the November 24, 2004 Decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Laguna,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

269. CA GR SP 92126: NESTOR L. BALDINARO vs. N L R C, PHILGRESCAN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT CORP., et al.
Assailed in this petition for certiorari filed pursuant to Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure is the November 26, 2004 Decision rendered by public respondent National Labor Relations Commission in NLRC NCR CA No. 030915-02....
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

270. CA GR SP 93211: SPS. ILUMINADO S. LIBAO & ESTELITA S. LIBAO vs. HON. CRISANTO C. CONCEPCION, et al.
Filed pursuant to Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, the petition for certiorari at bench seeks the nullification of the Order dated November 7, 2005 issued by public respondent,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-23

271. CA GR CV 69900: ASUNCION GONZALES VDA. DE RAMOS, et al. vs. SPS. GILBERT & CARMELITA CAPISTRANO, et al.
Challenged in this appeal is the Decision, which dismissed the plaintiffs-appellants' complaint for annulment of sale and damages2 in Civil Case No. 87-39677....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

272. CA GR SP 92931: ELECTRO CONCEPT, INC., et al. vs. NLRC AND GILBERTO E. AQUINO
The petitioners, specifically the employer and its responsible officers, hereby seek on certiorari to set aside and to declare as invalid, illegal and without force and effect the decision dated September 30, 2005,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

273. CA GR CV 69758: NICOLAS NUNEZ, ET. AL. vs. JOSEFINA TAGLE, ET. AL.
The defendants-appellants challenge the Decision of the court below which ordered the cancellation of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-3847...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

274. CA GR SP 95132: ARTURO N. RAMOS vs. N L R C, STOLT NEILSEN TRANSPORTATION GROUP, et al.
For finding no new matter of substance that could warrant the reversal or modification of this Court's Decision dated December 19, 2006, the petitioner's Motion for Reconsideration is hereby DENIED for lack of merit....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

275. CA GR SP 92346: NARCISO PEŇA JR. AND ALFREDO C. NAJERA JR. vs. OMBUDSMAN, NBI, (PAMPANGA), ET AL.
Finding no new matter of substance that would warrant the modification much less the reversal of theDecember 15, 2006 Decision of this Court,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

276. CA GR CV 68994: ERLINDA NELLIE BRIOLA-PINEDA Et. Al. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an ordinary appeal from the Decision which granted the application for land registration and confirmation of title over a parcel of land under Amended Survey Plan PSU-165033 with a total area of seven hundred thirty four square meters (734 sq....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

277. CA GR SP 84416: BELLA GINA S. ARIVE, et al. vs. GILDA G. VILLABONA, et al.
The respondents Gilda Villabona and Aurora Monton are sisters-in law who between them filed ten cases of unlawful detainer against the petitioners with the Metropolitan Trial Court of Mandaluyong....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

278. CA GR CV 87068: EDWARD KELLER (PHILS.), INC. vs. KERRISDALE FOODS CORPORATION
Considering the JRD Verification Report dated February 12, 2006 stating that no appellant's brief has been filed by the defendantappellant despite receipt of the Notice to File Brief...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

279. CA GR CV 75198: RODCLAY ROOFING, INCORPORATED vs. EXCELCON INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
This is an appeal from the June 7, 2002 Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 103, in Civil Case No. Q-00-40448,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

280. CA GR CR 24780: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LAURENCE CABARLO y MAYO, et al.
Letters sent by appellants Samuel Manlingon y Sarmiento and Wayne Mayo y Marave stating that they are no longer interested to pursue and continue their appeal;...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

281. CA GR SP 97539: DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. HON. CESAR O, UNTALAN, et al.
In view of the "Manifestation and Motion" filed by the petitioner Development Bank of the Philippines that, pending receipt of our Resolution of 19 January 2007....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

282. CA GR SP 69839: HEIRS OF BONIFACIO RECIO, ET AL. vs. EMILIANA LAJOM
In view of the "Manifestation and Motion" filed by the petitioners in response to our Resolution of 16 January 2007, we resolve to note the same and to grant their prayer to consider their petition withdrawn....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

283. CA GR SP 93781: MINERVA M. P. PACHEO vs. HON. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION and COMMISSIONER, B I R
In this petition for review, petitioner Minerva M. Pacheo prays for the reversal of the Resolution dated November 21, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

284. CA GR SP 97566: PACC SHIPPING, PHILS., INC., and JUVILYN B. ANAYA vs. RTC. of MLA. BR. 42. and LETICIA L. GUIRNE
Filed before this Court is a petition for certiorari seeking to annul and set aside the Order of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 42 dated March 28, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

285. CA GR CV 87355: LEVEL LAND CORPORATION vs. RUFINO REGALA, oing buss. under R. R. REGALA CONSTRUCTION, et al.
In view of the Judicial Records Division (JRD) verification report dated February 9, 2007 stating that no brief has been filed by the defendants-appellants...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

286. CA GR SP 91388: TERESITA M. MALIWANAG vs. ESTELITA V. UDASCO
In this Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the Revised Rules of Court, the Petitioner TERESITA M. MALIWANAG, (hereinafter Petitioner)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

287. CA GR SP 96955: UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN vs. UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN FACULTY UNION
Submitted for resolution is petitioner's motion for reconsideration of Our Resolution promulgated on December 8, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

288. CA GR SP 97502: SPS. HECTOR & GIRLIE PASILABAN, et al. vs. KRIZZO LANCE PAPA, rep by his parents GUILBERT & IMELDA
Considering that the petitioners have filed the instant petition for review within the extended period prayed for in their motion for extension dated January 8, 2007,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

289. CA GR CR 01642: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. VAL DELOS REYES
It appearing that the arguments raised by accused-appellant in his Motion for Reconsideration are mere rehash of those which were already passed and ruled upon in the decision of this Court dated December 19, 2006, said motion is hereby DENIED for lack of...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

290. CA GR CR 27935: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JOSALDY A. CANEDA
68-year-old Sister Mercedes Yap Arcenas and 72-year-old Sister Concepcion Marquina Barcelona, nuns who were members of the religious Order of the Daughters of Charity,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

291. CA GR CV 83093: MAPFRE ASIAN INSURANCE CORP. vs. HECNY FORWARDERS, INC.
Before the Court is an appeal under Rule 41 of the Rules of Court seeking to reverse the Decision dated May 31, 2004 of Branch 143, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Makati City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

292. CA GR CV 83102: ALCAZAR CORPORATION vs. OSTIANO CALLEJA, MYRNA SORIANO, et al.
Before the Court is an appeal from the Order dated July 14, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Legazpi City, Branch 3, in Civil Case No. 9012 for annulment of sale...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

293. CA GR SP 95888: NORTHERN STAR RICE MILL INC. vs. HEIRS OF SPS. EDUARDO PASCUAL and FE REMY CAJULAO, et al.
This is an amended Petition for Certiorari with application for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction assailing the Order, dated June 26, 2006, and the Resolution, dated August 14, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

294. CA GR CV 67194: NUR FORWARDERS & CONSOLIDATORS COMPANY vs. CYBORG (EQUIPT.) LEASING CORPORATION
This is an ordinary appeal from the Decision and Order rendered against defendant-appellant Cyborg (Equipt.) Leasing Corporation for Damages,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

295. CA GR CV 46722: CALTEX PHILIPPINES, INC. vs. SPOUSES AMANDO AND PAULETTE DIAZ, et al.
THE DEFENDANTS SEEK THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE DECISION DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2005 INSISTING THAT THEY HAD PRESENTED GENUINE ISSUES OF FACT THAT REQUIRED A FULL-BLOWN TRIAL, INSTEAD OF A SUMMARY JUDGMENT....
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

296. CA GR SP 79181: RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (RCBCEA) vs. RCBC, ET AL.
Challenged in this Petition under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are: (1) the Decision dated 22 May 2003 of the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

297. CA GR CV 83415: HEIRS OF SEVERINO BARTOLOME, et al. vs. REG. OF DEEDS OF TARLAC, HEIRS OF AGUSTIN P. BARTOLOME
This is an appeal from the Resolution of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 63, Tarlac City, dated July 14, 2004, dismissing the Complaint for declaration of nullity of deeds and titles,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

298. CA GR SP 97893: PHILIPPINE FOOTBALL FEDERATION, INC., et al. vs. HON. PAULITA B. ACOSTA-VILLARANTE, et al.
This petition is defective for the following reasons:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

299. CA GR CR 23974: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. TIBURCIO DE LEON Y PAJIMOLA
For cutting down kakawate (madre de cacao) trees within the property of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in Baroro, Bacnotan, La Union, accused Tiburcio de Leon was charged with and found guilty of violating Sec. 68, President...
Promulgated on 2007-02-22

300. CA GR SP 96129: MANHATTAN GARMENTS IND. CORP., and/or ISHWAR GAGNANI vs. NLRC (2nd Division) & SOFIA SIMAN COLANGCO
Petitioner comes to this Court by way of petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, which seeks to annul and set aside the Resolution dated March 31, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

301. CA GR CR 00904: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROMER T. ABEDOZA,
Before Us is an Appeal from the Decision dated 19 January 2005 of the Regional Trial Court, Third Judicial Region, Branch 33, Guimba, Nueva Ecija...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

302. CA GR SP 86086: ELIZABETH DOMINGUIANO vs. WILFREDO DE LOS SANTOS, et al.
Before this Court is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure filed by ELIZABETH DOMINGUIANO, assailing the Order dated 18 May 2004 issued by Acting Presiding Judge CEZAR A. BORDEOS of the Regional Trial Court...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

303. CA GR CV 72519: MUNICIPAL MAYOR, HON. MARINO MORALES vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before Us is an Appeal from the Decision dated July 2, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court of Angeles City, Branch 57, in Cadastral Case No. A-124-1111...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

304. CA GR SP 82993: FAMA REALTY, INC. and FELIX ASSAD vs. SPOUSES GERARDO and CORAZON TRINIDAD
Before us is a petition for review of the Decision dated August 31, 1998 of the Office of the President, which affirmed the Decision of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), the Resolution dated March 12, 2003 and the Order dated August 21...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

305. CA GR CR 01740: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BAIDA SALAK y BANGKULAS
Before us is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 103, Quezon City finding accused-appellant Baida Salak y Bangkulas guilty of selling methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu)....
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

306. CA GR SP 95823: LABOR ALLIANCE OFFREE WORKERS AND ITS MEMBERS, et al. vs. N L R C, SMT PROFESSIONAL TECH., et al.
Factual issues are beyond the scope of a certiorari because they do not involve any jurisdictional issue Assailed in this Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

307. CA GR CR 29615: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BONIFACIO CARDINIO Y PAJARIN
Before the Court is an appeal from the Decision, dated May 20, 2005, in Criminal Case Nos. 13581-82-D of Branch 70, Regional Trial Court of Pasig City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

308. CA GR CV 68571: LIBERTY BELL TRADING CORP. vs. PETRON CORPORATION
This is an appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure filed by defendant-appellant, Petron Corporation (PETRON),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

309. CA GR CR 01288: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. HAYDEE RUBI ALCAZAR AND ROBERTO ESPARCIA BARRENECHEA,
Before this Court is an appeal from the Decision dated May 12, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 259, Paranaque City in Criminal Case No. 03-0337 entitled "The People of the Philippines, Plaintiff, vs. Haydee Rubi...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

310. CA GR CV 73959: BCA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION vs. PNB GENERAL INSURERS CO., INC.
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated December 19, 2001 rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Branch 134, in Civil Case No. 94-2771...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

311. CA GR CV 74249: SPS. ROLANDO AND CARMELITA BALAGTAS, ET AL. vs. METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
On appeal before this Court is the Decision dated October 24, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court of Cabanatuan City, Branch 29, in Civil Case No. 3361-AF...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

312. CA GR CV 86412: SPOUSES LEOPOLDO S. VIOLA and MERCEDITA S. VIOLA vs. EQUITABLE PCI BANK
Appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Marikina City, Branch 192, in Civil Case No. 2003-905-MK, the dispositive portion whereof reads:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

313. CA GR CV 78846: REMEDIOS ACEDERA vs. LEONARDO ESRAEL
Before Us is an Appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, seeking to reverse and set aside the Decision dated 11 November 2002 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 169, Malabon City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

314. CA GR SP 86094: BENJAMIN L. SIM AND CO. CPAS, et al. vs. N L R C, (3rd Div.) LABOR ARBITER LUIS D. FLORES
Before Us is a petition certiorari seeking to nullify and set aside the Resolutions dated 31 May 2004 and 02 July 20043, respectively...
Promulgated on 2007-02-21

315. CA GR CV 75734: TRANS MANILA, INC. vs. LUCIANO ORDONO, Jr.,
Before this Court is an appeal interposed by LUCIANO ORDONO, Jr. (hereinafter Appellant), seeking the reversal of the Decision dated 02 May 2002 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 34 of Balaoan, La Union...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

316. CA GR CV 71344: SPS. RAYMUNDO FERMA and JULIA C. FERMA vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal from the decision that granted the application for registration filed by the Spouses Raymundo and Julia Ferma over several parcels of land,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

317. CA GR SP 87544: PANTHER INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC. vs. NLRC, et al.
Before us is a petition for certiorari seeking to set aside the Resolutions dated September 23, 2003 and August 31, 2004 of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), which affirmed the decision of the Labor Arbiter....
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

318. CA GR SP 96849: DISTRICT ENGINEER, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE ENGINEERING DISTRICT, et al. vs. VICTOR ANANAYO, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Review seeking the reversal and nullification of the Decision dated 26 October 2006 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

319. CA GR SP 93231: PRONET SYSTEMS INTEGRATED NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC. vs. HON. JUDGE HENEDINO P. EDUARTE, et al.
The defendant in Civil Case No. 20-1333 entitled Philippine Rural Bank Corporation v. Pronet Systems Integrated Network Solutions, Inc. of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 20, in Cauayan City, Isabela assails through this special civil action for...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

320. CA GR SP 90100: CELSO CALEJA, JR., RUBIE LYN BALANTA, et al. vs. RTC BAGUIO CITY BR. 6, HON. RUBEN C. AYSON, et al
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Order dated May 10, 1995 of Branch 6 of the Regional Trial Court of Baguio City in Civil Case No. 6021-R...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

321. CA GR SP 95739: A. HARTRODT (GMBH & CO.) vs. REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MANILA, BRANCH 26, et al.
Via this petition for certiorari with prayer for a writ of preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order (TRO), the petitioner A. Hartrodt (GMBH & CO.) (HARTRODT for brevity), one of the defendants in Civil Case No. 04-109357...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

322. CA GR CV 83524: SPS. PASCUAL D.T. SANTOS & MELINDA F. SANTOS vs. GLEN M. YABUT, et al.
The propriety of the substituted service of summons effected in the case is at issue in this appeal from the Decision dated May 31, 2004 rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Gapan City, Branch 35,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

323. CA GR SP 96954: HERNANE UMITEN and ROSBIDA UMITEN-NICOLAS vs. JEAN DALIDA
This pertains to the Petition for Review filed by the petitioners through counsel on 10 November 2006. A cursory evaluation of the records of the instant petition shows the following defects and/or infirmities...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

324. CA GR SP 97659: EVP INTERNATIONAL CORP., & EDUARDO V. PINEDA vs. N L R C, and NILO PASAMANERO
This pertains to the Petition for Certiorari filed by the petitioners through counsel on 23 January 2007. A careful reading of the records of the instant case shows that no certification of non-forum shopping was attached to the said petition which con...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

325. CA GR CR 00915: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DELMAR SISON
Before Us on appeal is the Decision dated June 28, 1999 of the Regional Trial Court of Alaminos, Pangasinan, Branch 55, in Criminal Cases Nos. 2552-A, 2553-A and 2554-A, convicting accused-appellant...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

326. CA GR CR 29424: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MARLON VILLALUNA y AREVALO
This is an appeal from the November 9, 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Branch 39, finding the accused-appellant guilty...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

327. CA GR CR 02482: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SGT. DOMINGO "SUNDY" PLAZA
On 30 January 2007, a Motion to Withdraw Appeal was filed by the counsel for accused-appellant Domingo "Sundy" Plaza stating that the latter is no longer interested to pursue the case....
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

328. CA GR CV 84635: MOMENT INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES vs. L & M MAXCO COMPANY, INC.and MICHAEL SAY
At bench is an appeal from the Decision dated February 9, 2005 rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Branch 57, in Civil Case No. 03-635...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

329. CA GR CV 70217: REYNALDO SALVADOR vs. DAGUPAN BUS CO., INC. and JOHN FERRER
The defendant bus company ("DBC") and its driver which figured in a vehicular incident appeals to us the adverse Decision1 rendered by the court based mainly on the evidence for the plaintiff-complainant,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

330. CA GR CV 67464: ESTRELLITA CUENCO-BELBER vs. GERONIMO H. BELBER,
In a recent legal article that surveyed the jurisprudence in marriage nullity cases grounded on Article 36 of the Family Code (psychological incapacity),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

331. CA GR SP 95924: CRC AGRICULTURAL TRADING & ROLANDO B. CATINDIG vs. N L R C & ROBERTO OBIAS
This is a Petition for Review "under Rule 43 and Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure" seeking to reverse the August 15, 2006 Resolution...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

332. CA GR SP 91002: ISIDRO TURINGAN JR. vs. JUANITA T. ALVAREZ
Before Us is a Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure which seeks to set aside and/ or reverse the Decision dated 26 July 2005 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

333. CA GR CV 81187: PAZ V. RAMAS and DOMINGO D. RAMAS vs. IRENE TABURNAL, et al.
This decision resolves herein plaintiffs-appellants Paz V. Ramas and Domingo D. Ramas' appeal from the decision dated July 8, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 36 of Iriga City in Civil Case No. Ir-2662 for redemption/repurchase, reconveya...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

334. CA GR SP 95177: TIMES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INC. vs. THE N L R C and DANILO T. DONATO
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure seeking to overturn 1] the November 29, 2005 Resolution...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

335. CA GR SP 93816: VIHILLA C. CARBONEL vs. NLRC, et al.
Before Us is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court assailing the Decision1 dated September 30, 2005 of public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (hereinafter NLRC)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

336. CA GR CV 66488: PETRA TEODORO, et al. vs. TEODORO S. TEODORO, et al.
The arguments raised in plaintiffs-appellees motion for reconsideration were duly passed upon and considered in arriving at the Decision dated October 5, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

337. CA GR SP 96705: PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SERVICE EXPORTERS, INC., et al. vs. HON. ROSALINDA D. BALDOZ
This is an appeal from the Decision dated June 8, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City, Branch 212 in Civil Case No. MC03-2130, the decretal portion of which states, as follows:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

338. CA GR CV 65540: XYNOCHEMICAL CORPORATION vs. CENTRAL TEXTILE MILLS, INC.
Before us is an appeal from the Decision dated 19 August 1999 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Caloocan City, Branch 131...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

339. CA GR CV 81297: MICHAEL SIY vs. HUUB J. LUYK
Before us is an Appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, wherein appellant seeks to annul and set aside the Decision of Branch 4, 4, Regional Trial Court of Baguio City in Civil Case No. 3392-R...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

340. CA GR SP 54489: REYNALDO C. TOLENTINO, et al. vs. EDILBERTO T. CLARAVALL, et al.
In a Resolution dated November 20, 2006, the Court directed the parties "to manifest within ten (10) days from notice whether or not the petition has become moot and academic by reason of the decision of the Supreme Court"...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

341. CA GR SP 93060: MIRASOL RIVERA vs. AURORA "NENE" MENDOZA
Before this court is a Petition for Review filed by petitioner Mirasol Rivera against respondent Aurora "Nene" Mendoza seeking to reverse or modify the Decision dated 26 July 2005 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 22 of Im...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

342. CA GR SP 96987: SPS. DANILO and DOMINGA AGUSTIN vs. BEATRIZ BALAHIBO, et al.
Petitioners elevated for review, under Rule 42 of the 1997 New Rules of Procedure, the October 27, 2006 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 24, Naga City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

343. CA GR CV 85873: CATHERINE NATIVIDAD AND GERONIMO NATIVIDAD vs. PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK
Subject of this Appeal pursuant to Rule 41 of the Rules of Court, as amended, is the Decision dated 28 April 2005 rendered by Branch 17, of the Regional Trial Court of Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, in Civil Case No. 219-V-01 for Annulment of Mortgage,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

344. CA GR SP 97831: ADMIRAL OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CORP. vs. NLRC (2nd Division) and MICHAEL G. MIRAFLORES
This is a Petition for Prohibition filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, seeking to annul and set aside the January 23, 2007...
Promulgated on 2007-02-20

345. CA GR SP 94226: BENITO PUNZAL vs. HON. MANUEL R. ORTEGA, et al.
Having failed to file the required Motion for Reconsideration of the challenged resolution, the Petitioner's instant Petition for Certiorari is certainly premature...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

346. CA GR SP 92602: TSUKUBA PHILIPPINES DIECASTING CORPORATION and KEN WADA vs. N L R C, EDWARD B. POTENTE, et al.
At bench is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court assailing the Resolutions dated November 22, 2004 and September 30, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

347. CA GR SP 95429: ROSA DELOS REYES vs. SPS. FRANCISCO ODONES, et al.
It is a settled rule that in order to justify an action for unlawful detainer, the owner's permission or tolerance must be present at the beginning of the possession...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

348. CA GR SP 97389: MARIETTA B. BANGAWAN, et al. vs. VICTOR C. FERNANDEZ, et al.
It appears from the petition itself that the Motion for Reconsideration filed by petitioners before the Office of the Ombudsman is still pending resolution thereat....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

349. CA GR SP 97411: ROMEO D. MAGALONA vs. N L R C, GOLDEN KRIS SECURITY AND GENERAL SERVICES, INC., et al.
A perusal of the Petition for certiorari and its annexes would reveal the following: Petitioner failed to comply with Section 11 of Rule 13 of the revised Rules of Civil Procedure...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

350. CA GR SP 80749: WILLIE E. BUENAVENTURA, et al. vs. HON. ISAGANI A. GERONIMO, HON. MARIANO M. SINGZON, JR., et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Order dated October 8, 2004 issued by Judge Isagani A. Geronimo of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, Branch 263,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

351. CA GR SP 95186: GREG ESPIRITU vs. N L R C, LHP TRADING & LABOR SERVICES & ERNESTO EBRADA,
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 203-207) filed by petitioner of the Resolution of this Court dated August 14, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 202)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

352. CA GR SP 85320: ALAN M. AGITO, REGOLO S. OCA III, et al. vs. N L R C, COCA-COLA BOTTLERS PHILS., INC., et al.
Before this Court is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure questioning the Resolution of the National Labor Relations Commission...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

353. CA GR SP 88417: EDUARDO L. RAYO vs. HON. BR. 23 RTC OF TRECE MARTIREZ, REGISTER OF DEEDS, ET AL.
In the instant special civil action for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, petitioner Eduardo L. Rayo seeks to reverse and set aside the Order dated 27 July 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

354. CA GR SP 86604: TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTORS SPECIALISTS, INC., ET AL. vs. N L R C, and MARCO A. PALISOC
A Motion To Withdraw Appeal was filed by petitioner company alleging that a Satisfaction of Judgment was executed and signed by private respondent...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

355. CA GR SP 89527: SANNY LEO P. GACULA and RONNIE F. FRANCIA vs. N L R C and KRIS SECURITY SYSTEM, INC.
Petitioners Sanny Leo P. Gacula and Ronnie F. Francia are before this Court seeking to annul and set aside the following:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

356. CA GR SP 97029: METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, vs. FILIPINAS DAEWOO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Petitioner Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company in its Manifestation declares that it is longer pursuing the instant petition for review....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

357. CA GR SP 88785: METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO. vs. HON. LEONCIA REAL-DIMAGIBA, et al.
On October 12, 2006, We denied the Petition filed by Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (petitioner) against Judge Leoncio Real-Dimagiba (public respondent) of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Paranaque City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

358. CA GR SP UDK 5646: LUCBAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, et al. vs. DEPT. OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD, et al.
Up to this date, however, no replacement check has been issued by petitioners' counsel in payment of the docket fees....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

359. CA GR CV 64950: MACDONALDO LICLICAN vs. HEIRS OF MANUEL MAGNO
Records bear out that on August 15, 2006, We rendered a Decision affirming a consolidated decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Manila, Branch 21,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

360. CA GR SP 93871: NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION vs. HON. JUDGE NILO A. MALANYAON, et al.
Where the issue or question involved affects the wisdom or legal soundness of the decision - not the jurisdiction of the court to render said decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

361. CA GR CR 29529: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CESAR SOGUECO
This is an appeal from the decision dated May 16, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Malolos City, Bulacan, Branch 11, in Criminal Case No. 3356-M-2001,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

362. CA GR SP 94067: CONRADO TABERNA and, JOSE TABERNA vs. VICTOR OLIGO
Land has spawned countless disputes because man is inexorably bound to it from cradle to grave domicile, life sustenance, and other fundamental needs....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

363. CA GR CR 24424: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DANNY AGONOY
This is an appeal from the decision dated June 30, 2000 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Laoag City, Branch 11, in Criminal Case No. 8285,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

364. CA GR SP 95384: POLLY KAUR vs. SPS. JIMMY and MAURENE GONZALES, et al.
Subject of this order is the Motion For Reconsideration filed by the petitioners praying that the Court reconsider its August 18, 2006 Resolution...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

365. CA GR SP 96290: JOSE CHIU vs. HON. PRESIDING JUDGE RTC SAN JOSE CAMARINES SUR, and JOSEPH LEELIN
Petitioner failed to file the intended petition for certiorari despite several extensions granted to him and also to pay the P1,000.00...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

366. CA GR SP 96328: CARIDAD S. LAMADRID vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, et al.
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, seeking to reverse and set aside the Decisions dated September 10, 2002 and June 15, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

367. CA GR SP 83154: HEIRS OF MARCIANO SUGUITAN, et al. vs. Hon. JUAN BIGORNIA, JR., et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari challenging the Order issued by the Public Respondent which, on account of the Petitioners' failure to file a memorandum, decreed the latter's appeal as abandoned and dismissed the same....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

368. CA GR SP 95370: PACIFIC ASIA OVERSEAS SHIPPING CORPORATION, et al. vs. NLRC, et al.
Before this Court is a Petition for Certiorari seeking to annul and set aside the resolutions dated March 24, 2006 and May 31, 2006 of the National Labor Relations Commission,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

369. CA GR CV 84008: HEIRS OF NAZARIO VILLAR, ET AL. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal from the Decision dated August 27, 2004 of the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 74, Taguig, Metro Manila, granting the application for registration and confirmation of title over a parcel of land designated as Lot 6050-D of Plan Csd-00-0...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

370. CA GR CV 81911: MA. FELMA C. DIZON, et al. vs. LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF ORANI, BATAAN, et al.
This is an appeal from the Order dated July 14, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court of Balanga, Bataan, rendered in Special Proceeding No. 7680, granting petitioner's [now appellee] petition for correction of entries in the Certificate of Live Birth of minor...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

371. CA GR CV 85341: FRANCISCO ADRANIDA vs. CONCEPCION JAUCIAN-DELA PAZ
Before Us is an appeal interposed by plaintiff Francisco Adranida to reverse and set aside the Order dated June 29, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 28, of Naga City in Civil Case No. RTC 05-0040,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

372. CA GR SP 97313: HILARIO M. CULTURA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, CAGSAWA TRAVEL AND TOURS, et al.
For resolution is petitioner's Motion for Reconsideration of this Court's Resolution dated January 8, 2007 dismissing outright the petition for certiorari....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

373. CA GR SP 95358: GREGORIO MANIPON vs. HON. MELITON G. EMUSLAN, et al.
Generally, substituted service can be availed of only after a clear showing that personal service of summons was not legally possible....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

374. CA GR SP 93206: LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. HON. ERNESTO P. PAGAYATAN, et al.
For resolution is the "Very Urgent Omnibus Motion for the (a) Quashal of Warrant of Arrest dated 09 February 2007; (b) Issuance of an Order Status Quo Ante; (c) Posting/Fixing of Cash Bond filed by petitioner Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP)....
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

375. CA GR CR 00969: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RICO MANLAPAZ y ATANOSO
Rico Manlapaz y Atanoso appeals the January 31, 2005 decision of Branch 38 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila in Criminal Case No. 00-187727,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

376. CA GR CR 00210: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JAIME BATIMANA y LACAD
The accused appeals his conviction for a violation of Sec. 16, Art. III, of Republic Act (R. A.) 6425, as amended, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, under the decision dated September 18, 2003 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

377. CA GR SP 48355: HOMER G. DIZON vs. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, et al.
This appeal by petition for review seeks the review and reversal of Resolution No. 973336 dated July 7, 1997 of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), affirming the decision of the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that found the petiti...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

378. CA GR CV 82960: VALENTINA D. AMDENGAN vs. REYNALDO CANCINO
This is an appeal which seeks to reverse and set aside the 12 March 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 73, in Antipolo City, holding defendant-appellant Reynaldo Cancino liable to plaintiff-appellee Valentina Amdengan in this wise:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-19

379. CA GR CR 29133: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROBERTO BENOSA
This is an appeal from the Decision dated December 20, 2004 in Criminal Case No. T-1838 of Branch 58, Regional Trial Court (RTC), San Jose, Camarines Sur...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

380. CA GR CV 78386: JESUS G. FORMOSO, JR. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal by the Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Solicitor General from the Decision dated January 9, 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

381. CA GR CV 64814: DALMACIA ANICETO, Et. Al. vs. OLIVE GABATIN, Et. Al.,
This is an ordinary appeal from the Decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Santiago City, Isabela in Civil Case No. 36-2009 for Ownership, Annulment of Deeds and Titles,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

382. CA GR CV 71358: SPS. BASILIO ESTANISLAO, et al. vs. ATTY. ROMULO B. REYES, et al.
Impugned in this Appeal is the Decision dated 31 May 2001 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Fourth Judicial Region, Calamba City, Branch 92, the decretal portion of which reads:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

383. CA GR SP 88976: ALABANG TERMINAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, et al.
Assailed in this Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court by Alabang Terminal Management & Development, Inc. and/or Antonio S. Licuanan are the:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

384. CA GR SP 94441: SECURITY BANK CORPORATION vs. HON. ROGELIO M. PIZARRO, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Procedure seeking the nullification of the Orders issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 222, Quezon City in LRC Case No. Q-19496 (05)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

385. CA GR CV 81934: TERESITA C. REYES vs. PURIFICACION M. TAJAN and VICTORIA M. MAGDARAOG
Before the Court is an appeal from the Order dated September 30, 2003 issued by Branch 43, Regional Trial Court, Virac, Catanduanes in Civil Case No. 1723...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

386. CA GR SP 81321: SPS. CARMEN & AMY COPPOLA vs. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE and ELIZABETH T. MARTINEZ
This is a petition for certiorari assailing the August 26, 2003 Resolution of the Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissing the petitioners' Petition for Review,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

387. CA GR CV 68520: SPS. MANUEL and MERLA FERRER vs. PANGASINAN SAVINGS AND LOAN BANK, INC. et al.
This is an appeal filed by defendants-appellants, Pangasinan Savings and Loan Bank, Inc. (Pangasinan Savings) and Dr. Raul Sabado (Dr. Sabado), calling for the reversal of the September 1, 2000...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

388. CA GR CV 68074: TERESITA C. GUADALUPE vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before this Court is an appeal from the July 3, 1998 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 72, Antipolo City (RTC), in LRC Case No. 96- 1823,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

389. CA GR SP 71277: AUGUSTO GATMAYTAN vs. THE HON. PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 231, PASAY CITY, et al.
This case is a consolidation of 2 petitions filed by Augusto Gatmaytan to assail the following orders of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 231, in Pasay City, issued in Civil Case No. 02-0002 and Civil Case No. 01-0009, to wit:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

390. CA GR SP 94792: CHRISTOPHER ULANDAY vs. ROSALES BANK (NOW PRODUCER'S BANK), et al.
FINDING THAT THE PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION DWELLS ON MATTERS AND CITES GROUNDS THAT WERE FULLY AND THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED IN THE DECISION DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

391. CA GR SP 96508: MA. RUBY SALVADOR SAUS vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, et al.
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, seeking to set aside the Orders dated February 20, 2006, May 31, 2006 and August 2, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

392. CA GR CV 86746: SPOUSES FRANZ JOSEF AND CATHERINE JEANNE JULIA CHRISTEN vs. MARIA TERESA DOLOR LOPEZ
This is an appeal from the Decision dated October 28, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, Branch 159 in Civil Case No. 66841 dismissing the complaint for damages filed by the plaintiffs against their former lessor....
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

393. CA GR SP 87521: EAGLE CLARC SHIPPING, INC. vs. N L R C (2nd Div.) and VICTORIANO BARDOS, JR.
Before this Court is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure seeking to reverse and set aside the Resolution dated July 29, 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

394. CA GR CV 86992: COCA-COLA BOTTLERS PHILS., INC., et al. vs. BENJAMIN SO, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision dated December 12, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Iba, Zambales, Branch 69, in Civil Case No. RTC 1647-I for Sum of Money,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

395. CA GR CV 72602: CARLOMAGNO MENDOZA vs. CELSO BAGAY, JR.
Before this Court is an appeal from the Decision rendered by Branch 80 of the Regional Trial Court of Malolos, Bulacan, dated May 22, 2001, in Civil Case No. 415-M-96,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

396. CA GR SP 89779: LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SECRETARY OF AGRARIAN REFORM, ATTY. MANUEL CAPELLAN
Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) brought Us this Petition for Review assailing the January 21, 2005 Decision and the April 28, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

397. CA GR SP 97440: OLIMPIO LLADOP , et al. vs. LYDIA A. VDA. DE PASUMBAL, et al.
Before this Court for resolution are the following pleadings: 1. Respondents' "Manifestation with Omnibus Motion to Deny Withdrawal of Appearance as Counsel...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

398. CA GR SP 95039: VAL R. TEMPONGKO vs. HON. PRESIDING JUDGE, Br. 20, Manila, et al.
Petitioner seeks to nullify the Orders dated January 9, 2006 and April 28, 2006 of the court a quo in Civil Case No. 0511734 for damages that stemmed from the following facts:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

399. CA GR CV 86474: DR. ESALYN SAN JUAN vs. DR. DAVID H. SAN JUAN
There being no Appellant's Brief filed by plaintiff-appellant, per report by the Judicial Records Division dated September 19, 2006, despite receipt...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

400. CA GR CV 86612: IRENEO RAMIRO vs. ESTELITA RAMIRO
There being no Appellant's Brief filed by respondent-appellant, per report by the Judicial Records Division dated January 18, 2007, despite receipt...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

401. CA GR SP 96391: PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK vs. JUSTINA CALLANGAN, et al.
A careful perusal of the instant petition shows that the verification and certification was signed by Atty. Federico A. Manalo and Atty. Rydely C. Valmores,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

402. CA GR CR 28427: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. WILFREDO BOLASCO
In view of accused-appellant's non-compliance with the Resolutions of this Court, the appeal is hereby DISMISSED....
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

403. CA GR CV 69580: NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION vs. SALUD CORRAL UY, ET AL.
This is an appeal from the decision in a complaint for eminent domain filed by plaintiff-appellant National Power Corporation (NPC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

404. CA GR CV 86573: REYNALDO C. LASERNA, et al. vs. SPOUSES ELEAZAR ARAGON, et al.
Involved in this legal battle for ownership over two subdivision lots are a) those who are the prior buyers of the parcels of land and in possession thereof,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

405. CA GR SP 93586: FIRST UNITED CONSTRUCTORS CORPORATION vs. HON. ALEXANDER S. BALUT, et al.
In a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, petitioner First United Constructors Corporation ("FUCC", for brevity) assails the Order dated March 8, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

406. CA GR SP 79537: ARVIN S. RESURRECCION vs. HON. BRICCIO C. YGANA, et al.
In view of the dismissal of his complaint for damages arising from quasi-delict in the Order dated February 21, 2003 of respondent judge,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

407. CA GR CR 00820: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JOSE SY y ANG
Accused-appellant's Notice of Appeal on this Court's Decision dated July 31, 2006 affirming with modification the trial court's decision,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

408. CA GR CR 26488: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JESSIE C. GRANIL
This is an Appeal from the Decision dated 9 January 2002 of the Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Baguio City, Branch 60, finding Jessie Granil guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of estafa under Article 315, paragraph 1 (b) of the...
Promulgated on 2007-02-16

409. CA GR CV 79067: ELIZA PABLO vs. BRUCE COLEWAN
Assailed in this Appeal is the Decision dated 6 May 2003 of the Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Branch 7, Baguio City, in Civil Case No. 4783-R for Recovery of Possession, the dispositive portion of which reads as follows:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

410. CA GR CR 30283: ENGR. ROGELIO SANTOS @ROGER vs. HON. ROLANDO MISLANG, et al.
A close examination of the instant petition for review yields its dismissal for two main reasons: First, the (Amended) Petition for Review by petitioner was filed late only on December 5, 2006 which is beyond the extension of time given by the Court w...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

411. CA GR CR 29837: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ANTHONY MATEO y PATAUID
Accused-appellant seeks reconsideration of Our Decision dated December 13, 2006 which affirmed the decision of the Regional Trial Court with modification....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

412. CA GR SP 93018: SUKHIN ENERGY, INC. vs. HONORABLE ROMEO F. BARZA, et al.
As our nation struggles to surpass its many weaknesses, it continues to confront a perennial problem: the worsening energy crisis. To this, Sukhin Design Ltd. offers its Compressed Natural Gas or the Biomass technology as a solution. Lamentably, while...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

413. CA GR SP 93374: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. HON. LEONARDO L. LEONIDA, et al.
This case brings to Us the question of how the phrase "may file a verified petition" in Section 1, Rule 108 of the Revised Rules of Court is to be construed- as a permission to choose a venue where the petition is to be filed, as theorized by responde...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

414. CA GR CR 28375: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JACINTO ESQUIBAL
Before Us is an appeal filed by accused-appellant Jacinto Esquibal from the Decision dated January 19, 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

415. CA GR CR 29303: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. GRACE SAYAN
Accused-appellant seeks reconsideration of Our Decision dated November 28, 2006 which affirmed the decision of the Regional Trial Court with modification....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

416. CA GR CR 01583: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CESAR BAUTISTA Y SANTOS
On appeal is the September 5, 2005 Joint Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City, Branch 127, convicting herein appellant Cesar Bautista for violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 otherwise known as the Compr...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

417. CA GR CV 81498: SPS. LAMBERTO TOLENTINO & ELENA SORIANO TOLENTINO, et al. vs. SPS. ROGELIO & BELINDA PERMISON
Before the Court is an appeal from the Decision dated November 28, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court of Dagupan City, Branch 44, in Civil Case No. 96-01163-D...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

418. CA GR CR 29903: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ARTURO REVITA @ "Arthur"
Before Us, appellant assails the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Rosales, Pangasinan, Branch 53, in Criminal Case No. 4483-R, convicting him of the crime of homicide....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

419. CA GR CV 83290: ELIZABETH M. ABRIGO, et al. vs. ERLINDA EULALIA
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 70, Iba, Zambales, dated May 31, 2004,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

420. CA GR CV 84762: JABES A. PENDOG, ET AL. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Finding merit in the Office of the Solicitor General's Motion to Withdraw Appeal, same is hereby GRANTED. Consequently, the appeal is deemed WITHDRAWN and the case CLOSED and TERMINATED....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

421. CA GR SP 96235: OSCAR MERCADO, et al. vs. PRESIDING JUDGE RTC-QC, BRANCH 92, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari and/or Mandamus with Prayer for the Issuance of Writs of Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

422. CA GR SP 96161: TRAVELLERS INSURANCE AND SURETY CORPORATION vs. HON. NINA G. ANTONIO VALENZUELA, et al.
Rules of Procedure must be faithfully followed except only when, for persuasive reasons,they may be relaxed to relieve a litigant of an injustice commensurate with his failure to comply with the prescribed procedure....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

423. CA GR SP 94526: ROSITA CORDERO SY vs. ROSITA TAN, et al.
This is a Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the Rules of Court seeking to reverse and set aside the Judgment of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 3, Manila in Criminal Cases Nos. 05-233750-56,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

424. CA GR SP 94049: MA. CRISPINA M. DELA CRUZ vs. HON. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, HON. DIVINALOPEZ PELINO, et al.
A public prosecutor, by the nature of his office, is under no compulsion to file a criminal information where no clear legal justification has been shown,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

425. CA GR SP 92696: CECILIA DEMOT vs. SPOUSES DOLORES BAGCALand ANDRES BAGCAL, et al.
Assailed via the present petition for review under Rule 43 of the Rules of Court is the decision of the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board-Central Office...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

426. CA GR SP 92292: NORMA A. GALANG vs. Gertrudis Girlie N. Adan, et al.,
Before us is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, wherein petitioner seeks the reversal of the Decision of the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

427. CA GR SP 76620: SAMAHAN NG MARALITANG MAGSASAKA NG BRGY. vs. GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORP., ET AL.
A number of residents of La Mesa, Calamba, Laguna who claim to be descendants of tenant-farmers working a combined area of 82 hectares in the foothills of Mt. Makiling have come to us on a petition for review....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

428. CA GR SP 94272: ASKAR INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT & SERVICES vs. N L R C , HILDA A DELA PIEZA
Before the Court is a Petition for Certiorari with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

429. CA GR CR 00294: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DOMINGO ALPAPARA, et al.
Before Us is an appeal from the Decision dated March 15, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 81, in Criminal Case No. Q-99-86307,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

430. CA GR SP 83941: RICHARD D. ESPLANA vs. HON. SILVESTRE BELLO, JR., et al.
Before this Court is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court filed by RICHARD D. ESPLANA (hereinafter Petitioner)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

431. CA GR SP 97603: ITAWES MINING EXPLORATION COMPANY vs. OLYMPIC MINES & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ET AL.
This is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court assailing the Decision dated October 13, 2006 of the Mines Adjudication Board in MAB Case No. 0148-06 (DENR Case No. 2005-01B) dismissing the appeal...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

432. CA GR SP 89132: LAS VILLAS DE MANILA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. LA PAZ HOUSING AND DEV. CORP., et al.
Before Us is an appeal via Petition for Review pursuant to Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure filed by Las Villas De Manila Homeowners Association, Inc....
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

433. CA GR SP 78563: COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS vs. COURT OF TAX APPEALS et al.
Before this Court is a petition for certiorari and prohibition with Prayer for the Issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order and Writ of Preliminary Injunction...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

434. CA GR CV 75201: RENATO SANTOS AND FELICITACION SANTOS vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an ordinary appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure that seeks to set aside the decision in LRC Case No. 93-1238...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

435. CA GR CV 73902: ALBERTO MASALUNGA vs. ERLINDA FLORANTE MASALUNGA
Before Us is an appeal filed by Erlinda Florante Masalunga ("Erlinda") from the Decision1 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 89 of Quezon City, declaring the marriage between herein appellant...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

436. CA GR CR 29034: REYNALDO C. MALLARI vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before Us is a Petition for Review under Rule 42 in relation to Rule 122 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court assailing the Decision dated July 26, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

437. CA GR SP 68942: MAYOR EMMANUEL C. MAGANA vs. JOSELITO DE GUZMAN
This is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure with Prayer for the Issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Preliminary Injunction,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

438. CA GR SP 75228: ESICOR INCORPORATED vs. THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Resolution dated 11 July 2002 of public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Second Division, in NLRC NCR CA No. 024641-00, which affirmed the Decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

439. CA GR SP 74582: CARLINES TRANSPORTATION & RENT-A-CAR SERVICES, INC., et al. vs. N L R C & PABLO ALCANTARA
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court assailing the Resolution1dated 15 August 2002 of public respondent National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

440. CA GR SP 69770: PAHASKA ENTERPRISES, INC. vs. N L R C, VIRGILIO MAMENG, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the Decision dated August 30, 2001 of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Second Division, affirming the Decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

441. CA GR CV 73708: JAIME DY TECKLO vs. ROGELIO ALCAZAR, JR.
Before Us is an appeal assailing the Decision dated 16 November 2001 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), 5th Judicial Region, Branch 19 of Naga City...
Promulgated on 2007-02-15

442. CA GR SP 64309: NAPOLEON S. GAMBITO vs. HONORABLE FERNANDO F. FLOR, JR., et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure assailing the Order1 dated February 13, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 28, Nueva Vizcaya which granted...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

443. CA GR CV 80128: CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAN PABLO vs. FORMER CITY MAYOR VICENTE B. AMANTE, ET AL.
Before us is an appeal from the Order dated 16 June 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of San Pablo City, Branch 32 which granted the Motion3 to Dismiss dated 5 June 2002...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

444. CA GR CR 29751: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. NOEL VALDEZ Y COLMO
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 103, in Criminal Case No. Q-04- 131312,...
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445. CA GR CV 80722: SPS. JESUS, JR. and LOUELLA LEONES and CYNTHIA GAJE vs. MARISOL TUBBALI FROGOSO, et al.
This is an appeal from the dismissal of the counterclaim of defendants-spouses Rilloraza against plaintiffs-appellees embodied in the Decision dated September 17, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 255, Las Pinas...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

446. CA GR CV 72249: ABUNDIA GARCIA vs. ZENAIDA P. VILLASENOR and HON. FELICIANO A. ASPI
In a complaint for damages with application for preliminary injunction filed on July 23, 1997 against Zenaida Villasenor, (Villasenor) Abundia Garcia, (Garcia) assisted by her husband Jose Garcia,...
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447. CA GR SP 93624: JULIANA D. YU, et al. vs. SPS. EMERITO and ASUNCION SOTO
In this Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the Rules of Court, petitioners seek to reverse and set aside the Decision dated June 28, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Quezon City, Branch 101,...
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448. CA GR CV 70027: ALBERTO P. MARQUEZ vs. SPOUSES ARMANDO and ANGELA GARANA, et al.
Before Us is an appeal from the Order rendered by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 58, Lucena City, in Misc. Case No.95-170,...
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449. CA GR CV 65048: CARLOS P. BARENG vs. MARNIE B. DECIPEDA
Before this Court is an appeal from the Decision rendered by Branch 6 of the Regional Trial Court of Baguio City, dated July 28, 1999, in Civil Case No. 2831-R,...
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450. CA GR CR 30071: NOLI GRAGASIN vs. ARLENE ANDRES
In this Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the Rules of Court, petitioner Noli Gragrasin seeks to reverse and set aside the Decision dated July 17, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court of Camiling, Tarlac, Branch 68,...
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451. CA GR SP 96015: SILVESTRE BONDOC vs. HON. DORENTINO Z. FLORESTA, ET AL.
We have perused the petitioner's motion for reconsideration vis-a-vis the respondents' opposition thereto and we found no sufficient basis...
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452. CA GR CV 85779: DELBROS WATERFRONT LEASING CO., INC. vs. MOF CO., INC.,
We have perused the arguments raised by the plaintiffappellant in its motion for reconsideration and we found the issues therein raised to have been extensively covered by ...
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453. CA GR SP 93905: ALFREDO N. MACAPUGAY vs. FACT-FINDING and INTELLIGENCE BUREAU (OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN)
Before us is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure,...
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454. CA GR CV 80672: CONSUELO GUTIERREZ, et al. vs. JESUS DELA VEGA, and RODOLFO DELA VEGA
Before Us is an Appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, seeking to declare null and void the Decision dated 15 August 2003 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 57, San Carlos City...
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455. CA GR SP 94905: ARIEL SAN BUENAVENTURA, et al. vs. NLRC, et al.
The instant case poses a novel issue as undoubtedly the nature of a contract of employment entered into between broadcasting companies and its 'talents' have never been clearly defined in our labor laws and jurisprudence....
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456. CA GR SP 91433: SPOUSES ROMEO AND PRISCILA ALMARIO vs. SPOUSES MOISES AND FELICISIMA TABIRAO
This decision resolves petitioners Romeo and Priscila Almario's petition for review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, which seeks the reversal of the decision dated March 11, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

457. CA GR SP 86466: PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY vs. R T C BR. 152, Pasig City, RENE FERNANDEZ LACSON
Before Us is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court seeking to reverse and set-aside the Order dated August 6, 2002 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, Branch 152...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

458. CA GR SP 80580: NISSAN NORTH EDSA/MOTOR CARRIAGE, INC. vs. UNITED PHIL. SCOUT VETERANS DETECTIVE & PROTECTIVE AGENCY
For resolution is Nissan North EDSA'S Petition for Review which seeks to reverse and set aside the Decision dated June 10, 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

459. CA GR SP 94700: VICTOR R. SAPIDA vs. SOLAR RESOURCES, INC.
The Formal Entry of Appearance of Octava, Gruspe, Umali, Sampaga and Associates as collaborating counsel for the petitioner is NOTED...
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460. CA GR SP 80644: JAY A. FERRERAS vs. N L R C and MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORP.
Petitioner through this certiorari petition seeks to annul and set aside the May 26, 2003 Decision rendered by the NLRC in NCR CA NO. 032302-02...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

461. CA GR CV 63523: HIKO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION vs. ALBERTO M. LOPEZ
On appeal is the decision rendered by Branch 138, Regional Trial Court, Makati City in Civil Case No. 97-674....
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

462. CA GR SP 94271: PETER PAUL J. GREGORIO vs. N L R C (1st Div.) and MANPOWER OUTSOURCING SERVICES, INCORPORATED
Petitioner seeks reconsideration of Our Decision dated October 27, 2006 which denied the petition for lack of merit....
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

463. CA GR SP UDK 5565: RMB SECURITY & GENERAL SERVICES CORPORATION,, et al. vs. N L R C, ROMEO C. HERMOSILLA, et al
This pertains to the motion for reconsideration filed by the petitioners through counsel on 08 September 2006, seeking for the reconsideration of the resolution dated 15 August 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

464. CA GR SP 94409: WESTERN GUARANTY CORPORATION vs. HON. ZENAIDA R. DAGUNA, et al
Where the issue or question involved affects the wisdom or legal soundness of the decision - not the jurisdiction of the court to render said decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

465. CA GR CV 69337: HEIRS OF NORBERTO QUISUMBING vs. P N B AND SANTIAGO LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Makati, Branch 62, in Civil Case No. 10513 which ordered the dismissal of the case against defendants-appellees,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

466. CA GR SP 93819: FELINO NERI, EDWIN SOTO, et al. vs. LUCIANO LADANO
Jurisprudence established pre-requisite conditions in order that an agricultural leasehold relationship can be said to be extant...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

467. CA GR SP 90377: L.M. CAMUS ENGINEERING and/or LUIS M. CAMUS vs. N L R C 1st Div. JUDY O. DAQUITAL, ET AL.,
We have appreciated private respondents' arguments in seeking reconsideration of Our September 25, 2006 Decision - modifying the decision of the National Labor Relations Commission,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

468. CA GR CV 69217: FIBERTEX CORPORATION vs. PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., et al.
If a suit for damages is filed against the shipper for causes other than the deterioration and decay of the goods in transit due to the shipper's delay,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

469. CA GR CV 83516: FITZ VENGERALD L. MAMUAD, et al. vs. VICTORY LINER and JOEY A. MAGBITANG
This pertains to the Motion for Reconsideration [With Motion to Admit Attached Defendant-Appellants' Brief] filed through counsel on 08 November 2006....
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

470. CA GR SP 95609: JUANITA PACIS vs. MARIANA FELIX and ARTURO FELIX
This appeal by petition for review seeks to overturn the decision dated June 30, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 31, Agoo, La Union in Civil Case No. A-2437,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-14

471. CA GR SP 76651: TONG YAK GROCERIES, et al. vs. NLRC and CONCEPCION FAELDONIA
Through this special civil action for certiorari, the employers seek to nullify the decision promulgated on September 19, 2002, reversing and setting aside the decision of the Labor Arbiter dated October 29, 2001,...
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472. CA GR SP 95438: EPE TRANSPORT, INC., et al. vs. NLRC (First Division) and LORETO MENESES
The employers bring this special civil action for certiorari to annul and set aside the resolution promulgated on November 8, 2005, which affirmed the Labor Arbiter's finding of illegal dismissal;...
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473. CA GR SP 85255: DANILO R. GALINDEZ, SR. vs. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY OMBUDSMAN FOR LUZON, et al.
Assailed by Danilo R. Galindez, Sr. ("petitioner") in this "PETITION FOR CERTIORARI" filed under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court are:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

474. CA GR CV 68309: ALFREDO DEL ROSARIO vs. GREGORIO CARDONA and DOMINADOR ALVAREZ
Before Us is an appeal from the decision dated June 20, 2000 of Branch 4, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan in the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

475. CA GR CV 87513: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. PO3 JESUS B. LANSANG
On October 23, 2006, copies of the Notice to File Brief were sent to the parties, giving the appellant a period of forty five (45) days from receipt thereof within which to file the appellant's brief....
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

476. CA GR CR 27995: SPOUSES GILBERT GULAPA AND CONNIE GULAPA vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Petitioners Gilbert & Connie Gulapa (Gilbert and Connie for brevity), via this Petition for Review, seek to annul and set aside the following appellate issuances of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 51, in Criminal Case No. 02-204771,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

477. CA GR SP 54988: JOVEN ANGELES Y CRISTOBAL vs. HONORABLE JOHNSON L. BALLUTAY, et al.
This is a petition for Certiorari and Prohibition with a prayer for the issuance of a Writ of Preliminary Mandatory Injunction under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure seeking to set aside the Order dated June 4, 1998 ...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

478. CA GR CR 29702: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. VIVIAN OLARTE Y DACULO
Before us is an appeal interposed by accused-appellant VIVIAN OLARTE Y DACULO from the decision dated September 9. 2005 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Pasay City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

479. CA GR CV 72215: F.S. MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vs. ROMEO T. MIRANDA, et al.
This is an appeal under Rule 41 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure seeking to set aside the Decision1 dated February 28, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 135, Makati City in Civil Case No. 94-2794...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

480. CA GR SP 73034: RUDY UY vs. THE HON. JUDGE ROLANDO G. HOW, et al.
Before Us is a special civil action for certiorari and prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, with a prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

481. CA GR CV 81152: HEIRS OF JESUS A. GARCIA vs. SOUSES VICENTE SAN PEDRO, JR. and ALICIA GARCIA SAN PEDRO
Assailed in this appeal is the Decision dated August 25, 2003 in a complaint for "Quieting of Ownership/of Documents with Damages with a Prayer for a Writ of Preliminary Injunction,"...
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482. CA GR SP 96217: CARLOS C. EJERCITO vs. HERMINIO VILLAR, ANDREA MOLINA, et al.
This is a Petition for Review, with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

483. CA GR SP 92225: NICOLAS T. UY DE BARON vs. HON. AMELIA A. FABROS, et al.
This is a special civil action for certiorari with ancillary prayer for issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction assailing the Orders issued by Hon. Amelia A. Fabros as Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

484. CA GR SP 68902: THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF MAGDALENA R. SANGALANG, et al. vs. PILO ARANIA, ENRIQUE BAROGA, et al.
This is a petition for indirect contempt filed under Section 3 of Rule 71 of Revised Rules of Civil Procedure against respondents for refusing to comply...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

485. CA GR SP 81323: DIONISIO Z. PARULAN VS. THE HONORABLE ARTEMIO S. TIPON, et al.
We are called upon in this case to determine whether grave abuse of discretion was committed by the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 46,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

486. CA GR SP UDK 5673: NENITA ANG vs. PRESIDING JUDGE, Regional Trial Court, Branch 198, Las Pinas City, and FELIX REYES
Finding the instant Petition for Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus defective, We hereby DISMISS the same on the following grounds:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

487. CA GR SP 89628: RAMON OCAMPO MADRID rep by WILLY MONOSO vs. CRISOSTOMO TERRAYO, et al.
This Petition for Review filed under Rule 43, of the Rules on Civil Procedure, assails the Decision, dated December 20, 2004,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

488. CA GR CV 68951: ARCADIO ORZAME, ET. AL. vs. JOSE TABAGO, ET. AL.
The plaintiffs-appellants appeal to us the dismissal of their case for cancellation of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 127765 over a parcel of land which they claim used to be owned by their ascendant...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

489. CA GR SP 97842: JOSELIN M. CALILUNG vs. JUDGE IRIN ZENAIDA BUAN, et al.
For failure of petitioner to attach in her petition duplicate original or certified true copies of the assailed Orders (Sec. 3, Rule 46, Rules of Court) dated December 11, 2006 and January 10, 2007, the present petition is hereby DISMISSED....
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

490. CA GR CV 68872: JAZMIN DIVINA ALMADEN vs. ROY ALMADEN, et al.
This is an appeal by the State in the discharge of its function as a bastion that protects the institution of marriage when it challenged the decision that granted the petition for declaration of nullity of marriage...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

491. CA GR SP 86713: DANILO M. MADARANG vs. HON. MA. MERCEDITAS N. GUTIERREZ, et al.
This is a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court seeking to annul and set aside the May 5, 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

492. CA GR CR 01018: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MELVIN SUBLINGO (at large) and MARIANO SAPIGAO, JR.,
Before Us is accused-appellants' Motion for Reconsideration of Our Decision dated July 19, 2006 affirming with modification the trial court's judgment of conviction....
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

493. CA GR CR 28635: BARTOLOME SY, et al. vs. HEIRS OF JOSE SY BANG (deceased), et al.
On January 5, 2006, copies of the Notice to File Brief were sent to the parties. Atty. Ramon L. Quino, counsel for respondents-appellants Iluminada Tan, Zenaida Sy and Ma. Emma Sy, received the notice on January 24, 2006....
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

494. CA GR CV 84651: NYMPHA O. BUENCAMINO vs. REYNALDO DE MESA BUENCAMINO, et al.
Before Us is a Manifestation with Notice of Death of Respondent filed by petitioner-appellee in instant case....
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

495. CA GR CV 68301: RURAL BANK OF PADRE GARCIA, INC. vs. ERLINDA TEMPLO TARNATE, ET. AL.
This pertains to an appeal from the Decision that granted the petition for partition in Civil Case No. 98-0399....
Promulgated on 2007-02-13

496. CA GR SP 91859: SALVADOR P. ROBEL vs. RAUL RABADON
This is a petition for review of the Orders dated 28 February 2005 and 13 September 2005 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 222, Quezon City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

497. CA GR SP 94984: DJL MANPOWER, INCORPORATED vs. NLRC (2nd Division), et al.
Impugned in this petition for certiorari, as tainted with grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

498. CA GR SP 88123: RAMON M. HUMADY, JR., vs. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, Hon. Jose L. Atienza, et al.
This Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure seeks to set aside the assailed decision dated September 24, 2004 of respondent Office of the Ombudsman (or "Ombudsman") in OMB-C-A-03-0546-K,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

499. CA GR SP 88593: JAIME C. RAMOS, et al. vs. R T C BR. 89 BALOC, STO. DOMINGO, N. E.& TINIO-AGRO INDUSTRIAL CORP.
This is a petition for certiorari and prohibition seeking to annul the Orders dated 28 September 2004 and 8 October 2004 rendered by public respondent,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

500. CA GR CV 86918: KAZUTOMO OI, et al. vs. SUNRISE PAPER PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES, INC., et al.
Before Us on Appeal by defendant-appellant Miranda, is the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC for brevity) dated December 29, 2005 in Civil Case No. Q-04-54023...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

501. CA GR SP 89330: ERLINDA K. ILUSORIO vs. HON. SECRETARY OF JUSTICE, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari seeking to nullify (1) the Resolution dated 23 December 2003 of the public respondents,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

502. CA GR SP 90557: CIGN TRANSPORT CORPORATION and CESAR ROSITE vs. TRAVELLERS INSURANCE AND SURETY CORPORATION
Before Us is a Petition for Review of the Decision dated March 30, 2005 rendered by Branch 173 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila in Civil Case No. 04-115074....
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

503. CA GR CV 84997: PHILS. FIRST INSURANCE CO., INC. vs. JAYTEE LIGHTERAGE & MERCHANDISING CORP.
This is offshoot of an action for damages filed on 25 March 1998 by herein plaintiff-appellant Phils. First Insurance Co., Inc. against herein defendant-appellee Jaytee Lighterage and Merchandising Corporation for recovery of the sum of P1,410,500.00 plus...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

504. CA GR CR 30165: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BENITA REMETILLA y DE LEON
For failure of the accused-appellant to file her appellant's brief within the authorized period per report of the Judicial Records Division, dated February 5, 2007,...
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505. CA GR CV 66656: SPS. DELFIN AND RUBY NARCISO, SPS. BENJAMIN AND LEANDRA CABANEZ vs. CLARITA NARCISO, ET.AL.
Brought to this Court on appeal is the decision, dated February 17, 2000, rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Santa Cruz, Laguna, in the following cases, namely:...
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506. CA GR SP 78710: RUFINA LIM and EDUARDO LIM, SR., et al. vs. MARTIN PULIDO, et al.
At bar is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the Revised Rules of Court filed by Rufina Lim, Edgardo Lim, Sr. (now both deceased) and/ or their Heirs,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

507. CA GR SP 95654: EDISON DELA CRUZ vs. HON. BIENVENIDO C. BLANCAFLOR, et al.
Brought before this Court is a petition for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus, with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or a writ of preliminary injunction,...
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508. CA GR SP 72950: GALAXY SERVICES, INC., et al. vs. NLRC, et al.
This case explores a little understood area in the law affecting intra-corporate relations. The issue is whether the existence of unpaid subscriptions to the capital stock of a corporate employer may be the subject of an inquiry in execution proceeding...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

509. CA GR SP 81345: ROSALINA R. HONRADO vs. HON. NOLI C. DIAZ, et al.
The petitioner-appellant Rosalina Honrado was charged before the Metropolitan Trial Court of Muntinlupa of a violation of BP 22 for issuing in December 1998...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

510. CA GR SP 94961: SPOUSES MARCELINO and CARMELITA SEGUEP, etc. vs. JEFFREY SEGUEP
This appeal by petition for review seeks to overturn the Order dated March 9, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 68, at Camiling, Tarlac in Civil Case No. 04-72,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

511. CA GR CR 29354: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CYNTHIA ESCANO y VISITACION alias "CYNTHIA"
On appeal is the Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Las Pinas City, Branch 202, [RTC, for brevity] whereby accused-appellant Cynthia Escano y Visitacion was found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violation Section 11,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

512. CA GR CV 82969: PANORAMA ENTERPRISES, INC. vs. DOMINGO BASAS
This is an Appeal interposed by appellant Domingo Basas from the Decision dated 21 July 2004 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Las Pinas City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

513. CA GR CV 86111: ROSALINO L. MARABLE vs. MYRNA F. MARABLE, et al.
This is an Appeal by the Republic of the Philippines, represented herein by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) from the Decision dated January 4, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

514. CA GR SP 91177: LEONCIO HO vs. HON. LYDIA QUERUBIN LAYOSA, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition filed by petitioner Leoncio Ho, assailing public respondent's Order dated 12 May 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

515. CA GR SP 94662: CONRADO R. LIM vs. MS. DEMY M. YABUT, et al.
This petition filed by CONRADO R. LIM [LIM] pleads for the review of the 07 March 2006 Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Olongapo City, Branch 74,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

516. CA GR SP 91514: RURAL BANK OF SANTOL, LA UNION, et al. vs. NILA A. ZARASPE
Before this Court is a Petition for Review seeking the nullification and reversal of the Decision dated 29 July 2005 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

517. CA GR SP 63559: SKIPPERS UNITED PACIFIC, INC., ET. AL. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ET. AL.,
In view of the petitioner's "Manifestation" confirming that the private parties have amicably settled their differences per respondent's "Manifestation" of 02 April 2002,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

518. CA GR SP 88413: JUANITO C. LUALHATI vs. N L R C 3rd Div. MATSUSHITA COMMUNICATION,INDUSTRIAL CORP. OF THE PHILS.
Before this Court is private respondents' Motion for Reconsideration of this Court's Decision dated September 5, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

519. CA GR CV 66459: JOSE GONZALES vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Republic of the Philippines ("Republic"), through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), appeals from the resolution dated October 27, 1999 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

520. CA GR SP 75016: ANDREW FERNANDEZ vs. HON. ELIODORO G. UBIADAS, ET AL.,
Pursuant to our Resolution, the respondents manifested thus:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

521. CA GR SP 91316: MARCELITO V. CATANYAG vs. N L R C, ,GERMAN MARINE AGENCIES, INC., et al.
Challenged in this petition under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure are: (1) Resolution, dated March 31, 2005 of, herein, public respondent,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

522. CA GR SP 95137: PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK vs. HON. ALBERTO LERMA, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari assailing the Omnibus Order dated April 5, 2006 of the Public Respondent, in his capacity as Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court (RTC),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

523. CA GR CV 78719: MANOLO N. BLANQUERA, ET AL. vs. HEIRS OF LAMBERTO BLANQUERA, ET AL.,
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 206-210) filed by the defendants-appellants of the Resolution of this Court dated November 9, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 202-205),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

524. CA GR SP 80368: CARLOS BALALONG, et al. vs. VERONICA WAKIT-BALALONG, et al.
Before this Court is a Petition for Review which assails the decision dated September 23, 2003 of Branch 37, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

525. CA GR CR 30410: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. TEODORO PARAINO
The accused-appellant Teodoro Paraino having become a fugitive from justice with a warrant for his arrest having remained outstanding, his appeal is dismissed...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

526. CA GR CR 01300: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ABDUL AMINOLA Y OMAR, et al.
For review is the Joint Decision dated January 21, 2004 rendered by the RTC, Branch 156, Pasig City,in Criminal Case Nos. 116595-H...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

527. CA GR SP 94668: JULIANA G.C. SUCGANG vs. GREYMAR'S, INC. and REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BULACAN
BEFORE us is a Petition for Review, with prayer for the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Prohibitory Injunction, assailing the 19 December 2005 Decision of the Regional Trial Court (Branch XI) of Malolos, Bulacan...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

528. CA GR CR 29205: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. JAIME VERGARA Y ANDRES, et al.
Appealed is the Joint Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 164 of Pasig City in Crim. Case Nos. 9932-D and 9933-D, dated 26 September 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

529. CA GR CV 63332: ROWAN ESTRELLADO and ROSITA ESTRELLADO vs. SALVADOR NOVELA and HERMINA NOVELA
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 172-175) filed by the plaintiffs-appellants of the Decision of this Court dated July 31, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

530. CA GR SP 90780: ROGELIO T. BASTINEN vs. JONARD T. AKOL,
The matter to be resolved is the respondent's Motion for Reconsideration of this Court's 31 May 2006 Decision and 12 January 2007 Resolution in the above-entitled case, as well as the respondent's counsel's Entry of Appearance....
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

531. CA GR SP 93352: UNIVERSAL STAFFING SERVICES, INC. vs. NLRC, et al.
Assailed in this petition is the Decision of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

532. CA GR SP 94366: EFREN O. ABRIGO vs. NLRC, PHILIPPINE GEOTHERMAL, INC., et al.
Petitioner comes to Us via the instant Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Court challenging the Decision of the National Labor Relations Commission [NLRC]...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

533. CA GR CV 84404: VICTORIA M. RODRIGUEZ, et al. vs. GLORIA BAYLE, BROSAS SANTOS, et al.
Before this Court is an appeal from the Decision dated 30 October 2002 rendered by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 125, Caloocan City,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-12

534. CA GR SP 85866: PACIFIC CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. vs. FORT BONIFACIO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Questioned in this petition for review are the August 4, 2004 Decision and August 30, 2004 Amended Award of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) in CIAC Case No. 10-2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

535. CA GR CR 29693: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LEOPOLDO BAROTILLA, et al.
Before the Court is an appeal from the Decision dated June 6, 2005 in Criminal Case No. 9945 of Branch 6, Regional Trial Court, Legazpi City which convicted accused-appellant Nicasio Indaya, Jr., and accused Leopoldo Barotilla and Rafael Araojo for fru...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

536. CA GR CR 02323: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RIZALDO ICAYAN, et al.
Before this Court is an appeal from the decision dated April 20, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court, Second Judicial Region, Branch 25, Bulanao, Tabuk, Kalinga in Criminal Case No. 111-2002 for Parricide,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

537. CA GR SP 90741: ESTATE OF THE LATE FELISA TAMIO vs. HON. NORMA C. PERELLO, et al.
This Petition for Certiorari was instituted by the Estate of Felisa Tamio in accordance with Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure to nullify and set aside, on ground of grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

538. CA GR SP 72313: ESTANISLAO NARTE vs. RTC BR. 47 Urdaneta City, GERTRUDES F. PACAOAN
In this Petition for Review under Rule 42 of the Revised Rules of Court, the Petitioner ESTANISLAO NARTE, (hereinafter Petitioner) is seeking the reversal of the Decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

539. CA GR CR 30440: FRANCISCO S. LOSA vs. HON. MULRY MENDEZ, EDNA M. HABANA
It appearing that no petition for review has been filed by the petitioner despite the expiration of the extended period of thirty (30) days prayed for...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

540. CA GR SP 97666: PHILIPPINE SEVEN CORPORATION vs. OFFICE OF THE SEC. OF LABOR rep by HON. ARTURO M. BRION, et al.
This petition for certiorari questions the Order dated February 20, 2006 of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Manila in LSED Case No. OS-LS-0704-2005-0084...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

541. CA GR SP 97808: SPS. ROMEO VELOSO & MELINDA VELOSO vs. HON. JUDGE NEMESIO V. MANLANGIT and ANASTACIA BAUTISTA
In their Petition for Certiorari, petitioners assail the Order, dated January 11, 2007, of public respondent Judge Nemesio V. Manlangit of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Branch II, Malolos, Bulacan,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

542. CA GR CV 87210: AMELIA AFABLE vs. CHUNG TONG AN, ET. AL.
In view of the fact that the plaintiff-appellant, through her counsel of record, has filed a "Motion to Withdraw Appeal" dated December 17, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

543. CA GR SP 97311: SPS. JOSEFINO & BERNA RAZON vs. MANILA, RTC, BRANCH 12 & CECILIA P. AGLEHAM
For this Court's consideration is petitioners' "Motion for Extension to File Petition for Review with Urgent Motion for Ex-Parte Issuance of T.R.O."...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

544. CA GR CV 76826: ADOLFO A. GUTIERREZ, SR., et al. vs. THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JACINTO, MASBATE, et al.
Assailed in this appeal is the Order dated March 26, 2001 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 50, San Jacinto, Masbate dismissing the complaint for declaratory relief, prohibition and damages....
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

545. CA GR CV 81611: DRA. ELISA ALPARCE MORAN vs. ADELAIDA B. BONCOLMO, ET.AL.
Before this Court is an appeal interposed by defendant Adelaida B. Boncolmo to reverse and set aside the Decision dated September 25, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 15, of Tabaco City, Albay in Civil Case No. T-2064,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

546. CA GR SP 81554: SUN AND SHIELD SECURITY AGENCY, INC. and/or RAMON S. OROSA vs. NLRC, et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Certiorari With Prayer for the Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order and Writ of Preliminary Injunction filed by Petitioners SUN and SHIELD SECURITY AGENCY, INC. and/or RAMON S. OROSA...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

547. CA GR CV 86143: LEONORA MADAYAG, et al. vs. ERLINDA ONGSIAKO
Considering plaintiffs-appellants' repeated failure to comply with the Court's Resolutions dated June 20, 2006, August 1, 2006 and October 20, 2006 ordering them to pay the mediation fees,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

548. CA GR SP 92312: CONSOLIDATED DISTILLERS OF THE FAR EAST, INC. vs. THE SECRETARY OF LABOR and EMPLOYMENT, et al.
The "Compliance and Submission" dated January 5, 2007 filed by petitioner's counsel submitting a duly signed copy of a "Joint Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice," is noted....
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

549. CA GR CV 68078: MARIO O. MANUEL and MYRNA M. CORDERO vs. RAUL S. LORENZANA, et al.
On appeal by plaintiffs Mario O. Manuel and Myrna M. Cordero as well as defendant Sylvana S. A. Liscano, is the 19 July 2000 decision of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 41 ("RTC"),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

550. CA GR SP 92544: THE MANILA SOUTHWOODS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, INC. vs. ROBERTO G. MANABAT
Before Us is a Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the Rules of Court seeking a reversal of the Resolution of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated September 13, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

551. CA GR CV 87052: FE DY CO SAY VDA. DE CHUA vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
It appearing that the Oppositor-Appellant, represented by the Solicitor General, has filed on February 1, 2007 a "Motion to Withdraw Appeal"...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

552. CA GR SP 63412: DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. N L R C, HON. FELIPE P. PATI, et al.
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Revised Rules on Civil Procedure that seeks to set aside the following resolutions of the National Labor Relations Commission...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

553. CA GR CV 85469: AMPARO S. CARAMBAS, et al. vs. PANGASINAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Sought to be reversed and set aside is the Decision dated 14 September 2004 of the Regional Trial Court of Dagupan City, Branch 40,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

554. CA GR CV 82859: ERICSSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. vs. CITY OF PASIG rep by its Mayor & Hon. Crispina V. Salumbre
A thorough study of the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the petitioner-appellee as well as the defendants-appellants' Comment/Opposition thereto,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

555. CA GR CV 85616: AGVID CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. vs. CERES ASIA MKTG., INC., et al.
Before Us for resolution is a Compromise Agreement (dated February 26, 2007) filed by appellee Agvid Construction Co., Inc. and appellant Ceres Asia Marketing, Inc.....
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

556. CA GR CV 83664: PHILIPPINE REALTY AND HOLDINGS CORPORATION vs. METROBANK AND TRUST COMPANY/ASIA RECOVERY CORP.
On December 12, 2002, a Petition for Corporate Rehabilitation with prayer for suspension of payments was filed by the petitioner-appellee Philippine Realty and Holding Corporation (hereinafter referred to as PHILREALTY) with the Regional Trial Court of...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

557. CA GR SP 80224: UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SPOUSES RAUL AND ALICIA DIMAYUGA
As an ancient maxim exhorts, abundans cautela non nocet - abundant caution does no harm. Indeed, this truism finds peculiar application within the banking circle where the fund consigned for custody is not the bank's own private nest egg,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

558. CA GR SP 93545: TRIANGLE ACE CORPORATION vs. N L R C, (FIRST DIVISION) & DAVID J. SAGUN,
Beyond the period to appeal, a judgment is no longer within the scope of the power of review of any court...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

559. CA GR SP 95024: PHILIPPINE TRUST COMPANY vs. HON. FRANCISCO A. QUERUBIN, et al.
A writ of certiorari is not intended to correct every controversial interlocutory ruling - it is resorted to only to correct a grave abuse of discretion...
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

560. CA GR SP 93854: BBCKO MANPOWER SERVICES, et. al. vs. NLRC, et al.
Finding no new matter of substance that may warrant the reconsideration much less the reversal of this Court's decision dated December 13, 2006, petitioners' motion for reconsideration is hereby DENIED for utter lack of merit....
Promulgated on 2007-02-09

561. CA GR SP 95372: MA. CRISPINA M. DELA CRUZ vs. HON. DOJ and RYKOM LENDING & FINANCE CORPORATION
This is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, which seeks to annul and set aside the Resolutions issued by the public respondent...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

562. CA GR CV 63587: ASIAN SHIPPING CORPORATION vs. WILLIAM LINES GOTHONG & ABOITIZ SUPER FERRY, INC. et al.
For resolutions are the Motion for Partial Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 119-123) and Supplement (to the Motion for Partial Reconsideration)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

563. CA GR CV 78909: DOMINGO S. GUERRERO vs. VIRGINIA TORRES VDA DE FUNTANILLA
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 172-179) filed by the plaintiff-appellee of the Decision of this Court dated November 30, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 157-168),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

564. CA GR CV 69001: KELLY HARDWARE AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, et al. vs. SPS. RAMON AND MERCEDITA VILLUGA
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 104-114) filed by the defendants-appellants of the Decision of this Court dated November 30, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 82-103),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

565. CA GR CV 76201: MARGARITA S. ONG, et al. vs. MULTINATIONAL VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., et al.
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 169-172) filed by the plaintiffs-appellees of the Decision of this Court dated November 29, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 157-164),...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

566. CA GR CV 78851: SPS. FELINO SINGCUENCO AND FELISA DE GUZMAN SINGCUENCO vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
For resolution is the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 70-77) filed by the applicants-appellees praying for the reconsideration of the October 16, 2006 Decision...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

567. CA GR SP 93757: DIONISIO NAVARRO vs. HON. MARIA ELISA SEMPIO DIY, et al.
This is an Ex-Parte Motion to Withdraw/Dismiss Petition filed by petitioner, thru counsel, alleging among others, that during the pendency of the instant petition,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

568. CA GR CV 82033: ANTONIO R. DE VEGA vs. PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK
"Res judicata is a rule of universal law pervading every well regulated system of jurisprudence and is put on two grounds,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

569. CA GR SP 92713: GERONIMO L. GALANG, JR. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, et al.
IN THEIR MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION, THE RESPONDENTS CONTEND THAT THE DECISION DATED OCTOBER 31, 2006 SHOULD BE REVERSED AND SET ASIDE BECAUSE:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

570. CA GR SP 93108: BERNADETTE ESCARTIN vs. HON. AFABLE E. CAJIGAL, et al.
After a careful perusal of the Motions for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 160-168, 182-190) filed by the petitioner and her counsel of the Decision of this Court dated November 23, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 147-157)...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

571. CA GR SP 91135: E.C. DE LUNA CONST. CORP. vs. HON. AFABLE E. CAJIGAL, et al.
For resolution is the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 200-220) filed by the petitioner praying for the reconsideration of the August 8, 2006 Decision (Rollo, pp. 187-196)....
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

572. CA GR CV 67045: LUZON D. AGONOY, SR.. vs. PURABEL ESPIDOL FRANCISCO, et al.
This is an ordinary appeal from the Amended Order that dismissed the Complaint of plaintiff-appellant for the repurchase of five (5) parcels of land all located in Barangay Malasin, San Mateo, Isabela in Civil Case No. 19-969...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

573. CA GR SP 88176: MIGUELITO BATOCABE vs. RTC, BR. 171 VALENZUELA CITY, HON. NENA J. SANTOS, et al.
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 170-177) filed by the petitioner of the Decision of this Court dated August 18, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

574. CA GR CV 68229: VENANCIO NOLASCO, ET. AL. vs. RURAL BANK OF PAMPLONA, INC., ET. AL.
Assailed in this appeal is the Decision that granted the complaint filed by Venancio Nolasco (Nolasco) and Cornelio Cape (Cape) against the Rural Bank of Pamplona (Rural Bank) and the heirs of the late Juan Blacer (Blacer) in Civil Case No. 93- 2972....
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

575. CA GR CV 58634: BONIFACIO A. ALENTAJAN AND MARILYN C. ALENTAJAN vs. FAMILY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, SHERIFF OF Q. C
Acting on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by plaintiffsappellants, seeking reconsideration of the Decision of August 31, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

576. CA GR SP 87003: JUDGE ADORACION G. ANGELES vs. HON. MANUEL B. GAITE, et al.
Acting on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by petitioner, seeking reconsideration of the Decision of August 30, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-08

577. CA GR SP 87113: ELENO A. KABANLIT, JR., TEODORO NAYBE, PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK vs. LAZARO CRUZ and FRANCISCO CRUZ
Before this Court is petitioners' Motion for Reconsideration of Our Decision dated August 25, 2006 seeking reconsideration of said Decision or in the alternative,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

578. CA GR CV 82684: ELENITA C. RICIO vs. MASCO AUTO SALES, INC., et al.
This is an appeal from the 5 April 2004 Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 221, Quezon City, finding defendant-appellant MASCO AUTO SALES, INC. (MASCO) liable to plaintiff-appellee Elenita C. Ricio for the delivery of one Nissan Sentra 1.3 S...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

579. CA GR CV 82981: DMCI PROJECT DEVELOPERS, INC., ETC. vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal from the Decision dated April 5, 2004 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City in LRC Case No. N- 11491, granting the application for original registration of title over a 747-square meter parcel of land situated at Barangay Ususan,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

580. CA GR CV 87128: GEORGE P. SANTOS vs. METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO., INC.
Before this Court is an appeal from the decision dated January 27, 2006 of the Regional Trial Court, Second Judicial Region, Branch 35, Santiago City in Civil Case No. 35-3200, entitled "George P. Santos, Plaintiff, versus Metro Bank Santiago City Branch,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

581. CA GR SP 87796: REBECCA ALDANESE vs. CRISANTO ALDANESE, JR., et al.
On 28 February 2006, this Court rendered a Decision,"WHEREFORE, premises considered, the assailed Decision dated 30 July 2004 of the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City, Branch 214 is hereby declared NULL and VOID...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

582. CA GR SP 82918: ERLINDA C. KRISHNAN vs. LUZON DEVELOPMENT BANK, et al.
THE PRIVATE RESPONDENTS SEEK THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE DECISION DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2006, CLAIMING THAT THE COURT ERRED IN NOT CONSIDERING CERTAIN UNDISPUTED FACTS AND EVIDENCES AS CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ELIMINATED FRAUD;...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

583. CA GR CV 85189: HELIADORA A. TAN vs. BIENVENIDO A. FAMARAN, et al.
The matter to be resolved is whether there was compliance with this Court's 10 March 2006 Letter/Notice and the 03 October 2006 Resolution by the defendant-appellants in relation to the above entitled case....
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

584. CA GR SP 92541: MAXIMA STEEL MILLS CORP. SOLID WORKERS UNION et al. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION et al.
THE PETITIONERS SEEK THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE DECISION DATED JUNE 28, 2006, CONTENDING THAT THE COURT DID NOT APPRECIATE THE PRESENCE OF INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ALLEGATIONS OF THE RESPONDENT EMPLOYER....
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

585. CA GR SP 94740: VIOLETA CRUEL and MARILET CRUEL-AZADA vs. THE DEPT. OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD, et al.
Via this petition for certiorari, with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction, the herein petitioners Violeta Cruel and her daughter Marilet Cruel-Asada, seek to nullify the Decision dated July 76...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

586. CA GR SP 90466: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK vs. HON. JUDGE PRISCILLA J. BALTAZAR-PADILLA, et al.
One issue sets the bounds of the inquiry in this case - who has the right as between PNB and CPAR Realty to redeem properties sold on execution to satisfy the judgment debt of a party to whom the property owner PNB Madecor is indebted?...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

587. CA GR SP 90110: FEB LEASING and FINANCE CORPORATION vs. FIL ESTATE LAND, INC., et al.
The matter to be resolved is the private respondents' Motion for Reconsideration [Re: Resolution dated 15 December 2006] as well as its Motion to hold in abeyance the filing of comment and/or for extension of time....
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

588. CA GR CV 86796: MALAYAN ZURICH INSURANCE CO., INC. vs. METRO MANILA TRANSIT CORPORATION, et al.
This is an appeal from the Decision dated April 25, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 1 in Civil Case No. 97-85191 which decreed, as follows:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

589. CA GR SP 96620: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATIONSYSTEMS, INCORPORATED vs. HONORABLE THELMA A. PONFERADA, et al.
Challenged in this petition for certiorari are the Orders of the public respondent, which recalled its earlier ruling and denied the petitioner's motion for reconsideration thereof, respectively....
Promulgated on 2007-02-07

590. CA GR CR 27909: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SPO1 RODOLFO T. SANTIAGO
Before Us is an appeal filed by accused-appellant SPO1 Rodolfo T. Santiago from the Decision dated September 17, 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

591. CA GR CR 01396: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. NEIL BATIN, et al.
On intermediate appeal is the decision rendered by Branch 96, Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Metro Manila in Criminal Case No. Q-95-61003....
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

592. CA GR SP 97028: ATTY. RODOLFO S. DE JESUS vs. HON. EDUARDO S. ERMITA, et al.
It appearing that the petition is not accompanied by copies of pleadings and documents relevant and pertinent thereto, more particularly the Decision issued by this Court on May 26, 2005 in CAG. R. SP No. 84902,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

593. CA GR SP 85819: CELIA T. FRANCISCO vs. ALBINA D. BATTUNG
Through the motion for reconsideration, the respondent moves for the reversal of the decision dated July 31, 2006, contending that:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

594. CA GR SP 80076: MANUELA DE ASIS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. GARSON'S COMPANY, INC.
The instant Petition for Review seeks to set aside the Decision and Resolution of the Office of the President dated June 30, 2003 and October 6, 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

595. CA GR SP 73377: BUENAVENTURA B. VERGARA and ROSELYN T. TUMASIS vs. GLORY PHILIPPINES, INC., and NLRC
In their motion for reconsideration, the respondents seek reconsideration of the decision dated September 18, 2006, alleging that:...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

596. CA GR SP 79960: PREDOR PRINTING CORPORATION vs. THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, GILBERT ABOY, et al.
Petitioner seeks a reconsideration of our Decision dated June 20, 2006, which dismissed its petition for certiorari for lack of merit and affirmed the assailed Orders of respondent Secretary of Labor and Employment....
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

597. CA GR SP 91600: MA. VICTORIA D. BOLLOSO, et al. vs. HON. HERMINIA PASAMBA, et al.
Subject of this petition for certiorari is the Order dated April 28, 2005 of RTC of Malolos, Bulacan, Branch 81 denying petitioners' Motion to Dismiss...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

598. CA GR SP 89346: YOSHITSUGU MATSUURA and CAROLINA TANJUTCO vs. ANTONIO L. TAN, JR. and HON. RAUL GONZALES
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, as amended, to set aside the Resolution issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) dated July 1, 2004 which GRANTED the motion for reconsideration;...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

599. CA GR SP 96601: TEODORO DE GUZMAN vs. DARAB CENTRAL OFFICE & HEIRS OF SOLEDAD BRIONES
Considering that December 1, 2006 (the supposed last day for filing of a motion for reconsideration of this Court's Resolution dated November 3, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

600. CA GR CV 82577: SPS. PAQUITO REYES and MERCEDES REYES vs. VENANCIA UNGSON
This is an appeal from the Decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 71, Iba, Zambales, dated March 8, 2004, in Civil Case No. RTC-1361-I,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

601. CA GR CR 28033: THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. REYNALDO ALCANTARA @ BOYET
Before Us is an appeal filed by accused-appellant Reynaldo Alcantara @ Boyet from the Decision dated March 31, 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

602. CA GR SP 94646: HON. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, et al. vs. HON. RAMON S. CAGUIOA, et al.
Before us is a special civil action for certiorari with urgent prayer for a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction filed under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, assailing the Order, dated March 22, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

603. CA GR CV 65421: FACUNDA GARCIA, rep by LYDIA G. TAYLAN & DIONISIO GARCIA vs. MANUEL PICOC, rep by BOBBY FIESTA
This appeal seeks to set aside the August 17, 1999 Decision of the Regional Trial Court of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Branch 11, in Civil Case No. 10223...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

604. CA GR SP 79650: EUFEMIO ANGELITO, et al. vs. EUFEMIO NIBRE and CARIDAD NIBRE
The plaintiffs appeal by petition for review the adverse decision dated June 26, 2003 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 28, in Cabanatuan City....
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

605. CA GR CV 63171: ROSALIA ABAD SENORA, et al. vs. LEOVINO F. AMPARO, et al.
This is a Motion for Reconsideration of Our Decision promulgated on March 22, 2006 filed by defendants-appellants Heirs of Cirilo Tamayo, thru counsel....
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

606. CA GR CV 74294: H. C. DE JOYA ELECTRICAL CORPORATION vs. B. F. CORPORATION
The defendant appeals the adverse decision dated September 10, 2001 rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 71, in Pasig City....
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

607. CA GR SP 93676: PRIMA MANPOWER SERVICES, INC. vs. HONORABLE SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, et al.
Impugned in this petition for certiorari, as tainted with grave abuse of discretion, amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction, are the twin orders of the public respondent, the Honorable Secretary of Labor and Employment dated July 4, 2005, and Janua...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

608. CA GR SP 81026: ANICIA S. JOSEF vs. MARIKINA ENGINEERING & MACHINE SHOP, LTD., et al.
Before Us is a Petition for Review seeking for the setting aside and reversal of the joint Decision issued by the Regional Trial Court, Br. 192, Marikina City, which dismissed,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

609. CA GR CR 27389: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RUEL RUBA y BITUIN, et al.
This resolves accused-appellant Ruel Ruba y Bituin's Motion for Reconsideration of the Decision of this Court promulgated on August 17, 2006, which affirmed,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

610. CA GR CR 00414: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SAMSON DOMAGTOY y ENANO
This is an appeal from the Joint Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 51, Sorsogon City in Criminal Cases Nos. 2000-5192 and 2000- 5193 finding accused-appellant Samson Domagtoy y Enano guilty of the crime of rape....
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

611. CA GR SP 94064: JERWIN RUEL R. PAPA vs. THE HON. PRESIDING JUDGE, BR. IV (4), RTC-Manila, et al.
Before us is a Petition for Certiorari filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, assailing the Order,1 dated January 27, 2006, of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch IV, in LRC CAD Record No. 71...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

612. CA GR SP 95582: JOSE D. TITO vs. MAJESTIC FINANCE AND INVESTMENT CO., et al.
Petitioner Jose D. Tito filed a Motion for Reconsideration seeking reconsideration of Our Resolution of September 27, 2006 denying due course...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

613. CA GR SP 92981: FELICISIMO I. AGUILAR, JR. vs. HON. RENATO J. DILAG, et al.
Assailed in this petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure is the Order dated November 17, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

614. CA GR CR 27876: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RUSTICO ESPINOCILLA y BOLSO
Acting on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by accusedappellant, seeking reconsideration of the Decision of October 4, 2006, to which a Comment was filed by plaintiff-appellee,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

615. CA GR CV 82650: CONRADO a.k.a. ALLAN LEE QUION vs. THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MANILA, et al.
Before Us is an appeal interposed by the Republic of the Philippines, through the Office of the Solicitor General, from the Decision dated June 21, 2002...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

616. CA GR CV 83994: NICASIO GUTIERREZ, et al. vs. SPS. CONSTANTE AGBULOS and ZENAIDA PADILLA AGBULOS
Before the Court is an appeal from the Order dated October 24, 2002 issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Branch 87,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

617. CA GR SP 88459: GLOBAL BUSINESS HOLDINGS, et al. vs. HON. REINATO G. QUILALA, et al.
Acting on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by private respondents, seeking reconsideration of the Decision of August 31, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

618. CA GR SP 92068: GILDA C. LIM vs. HON. EDWIN G. LARIDA, JR., et al.
Considering that petitioner, in her Manifestation and Motion, moves that the instant Petition for Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus, with prayer for the issuance of a writ of preliminary injunction and/or a temporary restraining order,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-06

619. CA GR CV 84021: JOSE O. DAVID vs. GINA L. DAVID
Before us is an appeal from the decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 60 of Angeles City in Civil Case No. 9630 for declaration of nullity of marriage,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-05

620. CA GR CV 86158: HEIRS OF THE LATE PAULA E. ORTEGA and LA FUNERARIA ORO, INC. vs. PREMIERE DEVELOPMENT BANK, INC.
This is an appeal from the Decision1 dated September 17, 2005 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 82 of Quezon City in Civil Case No. Q-02-46968 which involves a complaint for release of mortgage with damages...
Promulgated on 2007-02-05

621. CA GR SP 95785: ROSITA BONITA-GAYLA vs. HON. ARSENIO P. ADRIANO, et al.
After a careful perusal of the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 82-84) filed by petitioner of the Resolution of this Court dated October 31, 2006 (Rollo, pp. 80-81), as well as the Comments/Opposition...
Promulgated on 2007-02-05

622. CA GR SP 81082: CORAZON G. IBARRA vs. HON. NORMANDIE B. PIZARRO, et al.
For consideration of this Court is the Motion for Reconsideration (Rollo, pp. 320-334) as well as the Comment filed by the private respondents...
Promulgated on 2007-02-05

623. CA GR CR 30264: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MONICO COMENDADOR y ASNE, et al.
On September 8, 2006, this Court received from Honorable Judge Manuel L. Sese of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 49 of Cataingan, Masbate, a letter/transmittal forwarding to us herein accused-appellants Monico Comendador and Ranilo Tulda's withdrawal...
Promulgated on 2007-02-05

624. CA GR CV 67743: IN RE: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME, RICBENSON M. MARASIGAN vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal from the March 8, 2000 Order of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 40, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro...
Promulgated on 2007-02-05

625. CA GR CR 00956: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ALLAN S. OGAYA
On July 11, 2005, the Division Clerk of Court entered judgment in this case thereby according finality of this Court's June 17, 2005 Decision....
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

626. CA GR SP 85322: BUREAU OF FOOD AND DRUGS vs. HON. ANTONIO M. ROSALES, et al.
This resolves petitioner's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Certiorari dated 4 December 2006 on the ground that the instant petition has become moot and academic in view of the dismissal of the main case (for injunction) in Civil Case No. 99-95337 by th...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

627. CA GR SP 96444: ONOFRE VALENTIN and ELENA VALENTIN vs. REMY DEMADURA
This is a petition for review under Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure which assails the Order dated August 18, 2006 rendered by the Regional Trial Court, Third Judicial Region, Branch 75, Olongapo City in Civil Case No. 165-0-2006....
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

628. CA GR SP 94008: MA. ALILI FLOR SOLIDUM, et al. vs. N L R C, PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., et al.
Considering the failure of Atty. Eric Sarmiento to comply with Our Resolution dated November 24, 2006 despite receipt of a copy thereof,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

629. CA GR SP 94059: URBAN BANK/EXPORT AND INDUSTRY BANK, INC. vs. N L R C, RENALDO O. HERNANDEZ, et al.
This is a Manifestation filed by petitioner, thru counsel, alleging that to avoid a protracted litigation, it has decided to settle amicably the instant case with private respondent Dionisio Lim;...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

630. CA GR SP 94762: ANGELITO BOGNOT vs. SHIELA MARIE T. GARCIA, et al.
Via this petition for review, the petitioner Angelito Bognot seeks to overturn Resolution No. 05-0827, by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued on May 9, 2006, dismissing herein petitioner￯﾿ᄑs motion for reconsideration of CSC Resolution No. 0...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

631. CA GR SP UDK 5612: SPS. TEODORO SOTTO and MARCELINA SOTTO, ET AL., vs. JUSTINA PADILLA, ET AL.,
On 10 October 2006, the petitioners through counsel filed a motion for extension of fifteen (15) days from 10 October or until 25 October 2006 to file the petition for review with a verified motion to litigate as pauper....
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

632. CA GR SP UDK 5639: DOMINGO TRINIDAD vs. CARLOS ROMAN
Section 4, Rule 43 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure provides in part, thus: "Upon proper motion and the payment of the full amount of the docket fee before the expiration of the reglementary period,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

633. CA GR CR 29591: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. FRANCISCO JIMENEZ y RAMOS and ROGELIO PIEDAD y CRUZ
On 25 April 2006, the Court issued a resolution, the dispositive of which reads as follows: "WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, the Appeal of accused-appellant Rogelio Piedad is hereby dismissed...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

634. CA GR CV 84901: HEIRS OF ELENO FONTILLAS vs. SPS. ALEJANDRE ABRIGO AND JANE LIM ABRIGO
The records shows that the parties have already filed their respective Briefs. The defendants-appellees' Brief received by this Court on May 3, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-02

635. CA GR SP 92927: ARLINOR REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vs. RAQUEL MERCADO
Considering that the petitioner, through its counsel of record, has filed a Motion to Withdraw Petition for Review dated November 24, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

636. CA GR SP 88886: A. DE VERA CORPORATION vs. N L R C (2nd Div.) HON. VICTORIANO R. CALAYCAY, et al.
Petitioner seeks reconsideration of Our Decision dated November 10, 2006 which denied the petition...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

637. CA GR CV 86801: HILARIO P. SORIANO vs. ORO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ET. AL.
Despite the Court's Resolution dated December 19, 2006 granting, for the last time, plaintiff-appellant's motion for additional extension of time or until December 17, 2006 within which to file appellant's brief, plaintiff-appellant has not filed the s...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

638. CA GR SP 94265: JONAR P. ROBLES, GEORGE G. GONITO, et al. vs. N L R C, MERCK SHARP AND DOHME (PHILS.), et al.
Before the Court are the motions for reconsideration of this Court's decision dated September 20, 2006,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

639. CA GR SP 87748: NEMESIO AGUILAR, JR. vs. LEONCIA CAHUCOM
This is an appeal via Rule 42 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure filed by Nemesio Aguilar, Jr. against Leoncia Cahucom seeking the reversal of the Decision dated 08 September 2004...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

640. CA GR SP 92450: GRAHAM CHUA LIM vs. BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Assailed in this Petition for Review with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction, is the October 10, 2005...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

641. CA GR CV 72565: HEIRS OF EDITO ASPRA vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This is an appeal by the Republic from the August 9, 2001 Order of the Regional Trial Court of Legazpi City, Branch 5, which granted the petition...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

642. CA GR SP 96619: ERNESTO DIOKNO vs. R T C, VALENZUELA, BR. 171, ENGR. RENE MAGLAYO, et al.
Assailed in this "Petition for Certiorari" dated October 25, 2006 are: (1) the Order of the Regional Trial Court of Valenzuela, Branch 171 dated April 26, 2006...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

643. CA GR CR 01966: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SONNY DE GUIA, ARNEL DE GUIA and NORMAN DE GUIA
This is an appeal from the Decision, dated April 26, 2002, of the Regional Trial Court of Malolos, Bulacan, Branch 78, in Criminal Case No. 986-M-93...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

644. CA GR SP 78090: RODOLFO RAFER vs. N L R C(3rd Div.) and INTEL TECHNOLOGY PHILIPPINES, INC.,
This is a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court seeking the nullification of the Decision dated February 28, 2003...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01

645. CA GR CV 66588: CONCHITA AGGABAO vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Before Us is an appeal from the Order dated December 7, 1999 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Branch 28,...
Promulgated on 2007-02-01




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