JURISPRUDENCE JULY 2018

1. Colegio Medico-Farmaceutico De Filipinas, Inc. Vs. Lily Lim and all person claiming under her
G.R. No. 212034. July 2, 2018
2. People of the Philippines Vs. Francisco Ejercito
G.R. No. 229861. July 2, 2018
3. Stradcom Corporation and Jose A. Chua Vs. Joyce Annabelle L. Orpilla
G.R. No. 206800. July 2, 2018
4. Maria C. Osorio Vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 207711. July 2, 2018
5. Heir of Hermingildo A. Unite represented by his sole heir, Florentino S. Unite Vs. Atty. Raymund P. Guzman
A.C. No. 12062. July 2, 2018
6. Sheryll R. Cabañas Vs. Abelardo G. Luzano Law Office/Abelardo G. Luzano
G.R. No. 225803. July 2, 2018
7. Felisa Agricultural Corporation Vs. National Transmission Corporation
G.R. Nos. 231655 and 231670. July 2, 2018
8. Re: Memorandum dated July 10, 2017 from Associate Justice Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro/Re: Letter of
Resignation of Atty. Brenda Jay Angeles Mendoza, PhilJA Chief of Office for the Philippine Mediation Center
A.M. No. 17-07-05-SC/A.M. No. 18-02-13-SC. July 3, 2018
i. Concurring Opinion
J. Leonardo-De Castro
ii. Separate Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr., J. Caguioa
9. Julieta Dimayuga Vs. Atty. Vivian Rubia
A.C. No. 8854. July 3, 2018
10. Arvin R. Balag Vs. Senate of the Philippines, et al.
G.R. No. 234608. July 3, 2018
11. Leah B. Taday Vs. Atty. Dionisio B. Apoya, Jr.
A.C. No. 11981. July 3, 2018
12. Pedro S. Agcaoili, Jr., et al. Vs. The Honorable Representative Rodolfo C. Fariñas, et al.
G.R. No. 232395. July 3, 2018
13. Congressman Hermilando I. Mandanas, et al. Vs. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et al./Honorable Enrique
T. Garcia, Jr. Vs. Honorable Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et al.
G.R. No. 199802/G.R. No. 208488. July 3, 2018
i. Separate Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr., J. Leonen, J. Caguioa
ii. Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen, J. Reyes
14. Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE), et al. Vs.
Commisisoner, Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Secretary, Department of Finance/Judge Armando A. Yanga and
Cristina Carmela I. Japzon Vs. Hon. Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares
G.R. No. 213446/G.R. No. 213658. July 3, 2018
15. Development Bank of the Philippines Vs. Commission on Audit
G.R. No. 210838. July 3, 2018
i. Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
16. The Government of Baguio, represented by Mauricio G. Domongan, et al. Vs. Atty. Brain Masweng, et al.
G.R. No. 195905. July 4, 2018
17. Valentino S. Lingat and Aproniano Altoveros Vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 205688. July 4, 2018
18. People of the Philippines Vs. Rashid Binasing y Disalungan
G.R. No. 221439. July 4, 2018
19. Visitacion R. Rebultan, et al. Vs. Sps. Edmundo Daganta and Marvelyn P. Daganta and Willie Viloria
G.R. No. 197908. July 4, 2018
20. People of the Philippines Vs. Rogelio Baguion
G.R. No. 223553. July 4, 2018
21. Phil-Man Marine Agency, Inc. and DOHLE (IOM) Limited Vs. Aniano P. Dedace, Jr.
G.R. No. 199162. July 4, 2018
22. People of the Philippines Vs. Mercindo Bobotiok, Jr. y Lontoc
G.R. No. 237804. July 4, 2018
23. Elmer P. Lee Vs. Estela V. Sales, et al.
G.R. No. 205294. July 4, 2018
24. People of the Philippines Vs. Rodel Belmonte y Saa
G.R. No. 224588. July 4, 2018
25. Jaime S. De Borja Vs. Atty. Ramon B. Mendez, Jr.
A.C. No. 11185. July 4, 2018
26. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation/Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs.
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation and Petron Corporation
G.R. No. 197945/G.R. Nos. 204119-20. July 9, 2018
27. Fortunato Anzures Vs. Spouses Erlinda Ventanilla and Arturo Ventanilla
G.R. No. 222297. July 9, 2018
28. Pheninah D.F. Washington Vs. Atty. Samuel D. Dicen
A.C. No. 12137. July 9, 2018
29. Allied Banking Corporation Vs. Eduardo De Guzman, Sr., in his capacity as surety to the various credit
accomodations granted to Yeson International Philippines
G.R. No. 225199. July 9, 2018
30. Philippine National Bank Vs. Sps. Angel and Buenvenida Anay, et al.
G.R. No. 197831. July 9, 2018
31. Demetrio Ellao y Dela Vega Vs. Batangas I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC I), et al.
G.R. No. 209166. July 9, 2018
32. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. The Secretary of Justice and Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD)
G.R. No. 209289. July 9, 2018
33. Binga Hydroelectric Plant, Inc. Vs. Commission on Audit and National Power Corporation
G.R. No. 218721. July 10, 2018
34. Association of Retired Court of Appeals Justices, Inc. (ARCAJI) Vs. Hon. Florencio Abad, Jr., as Secretary of the
Department of Budget and Management
G.R. No. 210204. July 10, 2018
35. Jerry M. Palencia Vs. Atty. Pedro L. Linsangan, et al.
A.C. No. 10557. July 10, 2018
i. Dissenting Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
36. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Alaminos Ice Plant and Cold Storage, Inc.
G.R. No. 189723. July 11, 2018
37. People of the Philippines Vs. Esmael Gervero, et al.
G.R. No. 206725. July 11, 2018
38. People of the Philippines Vs. Cajeto Cabilida, Jr. y Candawan
G.R. No. 222964. July 11, 2018
39. Mateo Encarnacion (deceased), substituted by his heirs, namely: Elsa Deplian-Encarnacion, et al. Vs. Thomas
Johnson
G.R. No. 192285. July 11, 2018
40. People of the Philippines Vs. Benito Palaras y Lapu-Os
G.R. No. 219582. July 11, 2018
41. People of the Philippines Vs. CCC
G.R. Nos. 220492. July 11, 2018
42. IBM Daksh Business Process Services Philippines, Inc. Vs. Rosallie S. Ribas
G.R. No. 223125. July 11, 2018
43. Re: Show cause order in the decision dated May 11, 2018 in G.R. No. 237428 (Republic of the Philippines, represented
by Solicitor General Jose C. Calida v. Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno)
A.M. No. 18-06-01-SC. July 17, 2018
44. Danilo A. Lihaylihay Vs. The Treasurer of the Philippines Roberto C. Tan, et al.
G.R. No. 192223. July 23, 2018
45. People of the Philippines Vs. Sherniel Ungriano Ascarraga a.k.a. Sergio Ongriano Ascarraga
G.R. No. 222337. July 23, 2018
46. People of the Philippines Vs. Danilo Japag and Alvin Liporada
G.R. No. 2233155. July 23, 2018
47. People of the Philippines Vs. Dionesio Roy y Peralta
G.R. No. 225604. July 23, 2018
48. People of the Philippines Vs. Randy Gajila y Salazar
G.R. No. 227502. July 23, 2018
49. People of the Philippines Vs. Alexis Dindo San Jose y Suico
G.R. No. 179148. July 23, 2018
50. Macario Lim Gaw, Jr. Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 222837. July 23, 2018
51. People of the Philippines Vs. Rodolfo Olabre y Balihango
G.R. No. 227421. July 23, 2018
52. Elpidio Tagaan Magante Vs. Sandiganbayan (Third Divison) and People of the Philippines
G.R. Nos. 230950-51. July 23, 2018
53. The Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Hon. Selma P. Alaras, Presiding Judge, Branch 62, Regional Trial Court,
Makati City
A.M. No. RTJ-16-2484. July 23, 2018
54. Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. Vs. St. Francis Square Realty Corporation/St. Francis Square Realty Corporation
Vs. Malayan Company, Inc.
G.R. No. 198916-17/G.R. No. 198920-21. July 23, 2018
i. Dissenting Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
55. People of the Philippines Vs. Evelyn Patricio y Castillo
G.R. No. 202129. July 23, 2018
56. Maricalum Mining Corporation Vs. Ely G. Florentino, et al./Ely G. Florentino, et al. Vs. Natinal Labor Relations
Commission, et al.
G.R. No. 221813/G.R. No. 222723. July 23, 2018
i. Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
57. People of the Philippines Vs. Reynaldo Rojas y Villablanca, Jr.
G.R. No. 222563. July 23, 2018
58. People of the Philippines Vs. Allan Lumagui y Maligid
G.R. No. 224293. July 23, 2018
59. People of the Philippines Vs. Marciano Ubungen
G.R. No. 225497. July 23, 2018
60. Carmen Aledro-Ruña Vs. Lead Export and Agro-Development Corporation
G.R. No. 225896. July 23, 2018
61. People of the Philippines Vs. Nestor "Tony" Caliao
G.R. No. 226392. July 23, 2018
62. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Maria Theresa Manahan-Jazmines
G.R. No. 227388. July 23, 2018
63. Sps. Alberto and Lilian Pacho Vs. Judge Agapito S. Lu
A.M. No. RTJ-13-2350. July 23, 2018
64. Achernar B. Tabuzo Vs. Atty. Jose Alfonso M. Gomos
A.C. No. 12005. July 23, 2018
65. Nippon Express (Philippines) Corporation Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 191495. July 23, 2018
66. San Roque Power Corporation Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 203249. July 23, 2018
67. People of the Philippines Vs. Michael Cabuhay
G.R. No. 225590. July 23, 2018
68. People of the Philippines Vs. Venerando Gozo y Velasquez
G.R. No. 225605. July 23, 2018
69. People of the Philippines Vs. John Carlo Salga and Ruel "Tawing" Namalata
G.R. No. 233334. July 23, 2018
70. Mon C. Anuat Vs. Pacific Ocean Manning, Inc./Trans Star Shipping Agency Corporation, Massoel Meridian Ltd. and/or
Hernando S. Eusebio
G.R. No. 220898. July 23, 2018
71. Stephen I. Jeugo-Sakai Vs. Republic of the Philippines
G.R. No. 224015. July 23, 2018
i. Seperate Concurring Opinion
J. Caguioa
72. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Liberato P. Mola Cruz
G.R. No. 236629. July 23, 2018
i. Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
73. Johanne Edward B. Labay Vs. Sandiganbayan, Third Division and People of the Philippines
G.R. Nos. 235937-40. July 23, 2018
i. Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
74. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Vs. Sandiganbayan (First Divsion) and People of the Philippines/Richard A. Cambe Vs.
Sandiganbayan (First Division), People of the Philippines and Office of the Ombudsman/Janet Lim Napoles Vs.
Sandiganbayan (First Division), Conchita Carpio Morales, in her capacity as Ombudsman and People of the
Philippines/People of the Philippines Vs. Sandiganbayan (First Divsion), Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. and Richard A.
Cambe/Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Vs. Sandiganbayan (First Division) and People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 218232/G.R. No. 218235/G.R. No. 218266/G.R. No. 218903/G.R. No. 219162. July 24, 2018
i. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
75. Anonymous Vs. Judge Bill D. Buyucan, Municipal Trial Court, Bagabag-Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya
A.M. No. MTJ-16-1879. July 24, 2018
76. Department of Transportation (DOTR), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
G.R. No. 230107. July 24, 2018
77. Secretary Mario G. Montejo, in his capacity as Secretary of Science and Technology (DOST) Vs. Commission on Audit
(COA), National Government Sector, Cluster B - General Public Services II and Defense, Commission on Audit
G.R. No. 232272. July 24, 2018
78. Heirs of Ramon Arce, Sr. Vs. Department of Agrarian Reform, represented by Secretary Virgilio Delos Reyes
G.R. No. 228503. July 25, 2018
79. Department of Education Vs. Nixon Q. Dela Torre, et al.
G.R. No. 216748. July 25, 2018
80. People of the Philippines Vs. Amado Balubal y Pagulayan
G.R. No. 234033. July 30, 2018
81. SM Systems Corporation Vs. Oscar Camerino, et al.
G.R. No. 178591. July 30, 2018
82. People of the Philippines Vs. Alvin J. Labagala and Romeo Labagala
G.R. No. 221427. July 30, 2018
83. Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Prado Verde Corporation/Prado Verde Corporation Vs. Land Bank of the
Philippines/Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Prado Verde Corporation
G.R. No. 208004/G.R. No. 208112/G.R. No. 210243. July 30, 2018
84. HDI Holdings Philippines, Inc. Vs. Atty. Emmanuel N. Cruz
A.C. No. 11724. July 31, 2018
85. Evelyn T. Goopio Vs. Att. Ariel D. Maglalang
A.C. No. 10555. July 31, 2018
86. In Re: Correction/Adjustment of Penalty Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10951, In Relation to Hernan V. Sandiganbayn -
Rolando Elabuena y Marfil
G.R. No. 237721. July 31, 2018
87. Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Pag-Ibig Vs. Christina Sagun/Department of Justice rep. by Sec. Leila De
Lima, et al. Vs. Christina Sagun/Department of Justice Vs. Delfin S. Lee/Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Vs.
Atty. Alex M. Alvarez/Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Vs. Delfin S. Lee/Department of Jusitce Vs. Delfin S.
Lee/People of the Philippines Vs. Delfin S. Lee/Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Vs. Dexter L. Lee/People of
the Philippines Vs. Dexter L. Lee/Cristina Salagan Vs. People of the Philippines and Home Development Mutual Fund
(HDMF)
G.R. No. 205698/G.R. No. 205780/G.R. No. 208744/G.R. No. 209424/G.R. No. 209446/G.R. No. 209489/G.R. No.
209852/G.R. No. 210095/G.R. No. 210143/G.R. No. 228452/G.R. No. 228730/G.R. No. 230680. July 31, 2018
i. Dissenting Opinion
J. Carpio, J. Leonen
ii. Separate Opinion
J. Bernabe, J. Tijam
iii. Separate Concurring Opinion
J. Caguioa
88. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Vs. Office of the Ombudsman, Hon. Sandiganbayan, Field Investigation Office,
Office of the Ombudsman, National Bureau of Investigation, and Atty. Levito D. Baligod/John Raymund De Asis Vs.
Conchita Carpioi Morales, in hes capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines, and Sandiganbayan, Fifth
Division/Janet Lim Napoles Vs. Conchita Carpioi Morales, in hes capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines,
and Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division
G.R. Nos. 212761-62/G.R. Nos. 213473-74/G.R. Nos. 213538-39. July 31, 2018
i. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr., J. Peralta
ii. Separate Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
iii. Concurring Opinion
J. Tijam
89. Cesar Matas Cagang Vs. Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division, Quezon City;Office of the Ombudsman and People of the
Philippines/Cesar Matas Cagang Vs. Sandiganbayan, Fifth Division, Quezon City;Office of the Ombudsman
G.R. Nos. 206438 and 206458/G.R. Nos. 210141-42. July 31, 2018
i. Concurring Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
ii. Dissenting Opinion
J. Caguioa