1.

Neri vs. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and

Investigations, 549 SCRA 77, March 25, 2008
Case Title : ROMULO L. NERI, petitioner, vs. SENATE COMMITTEE ON
ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS, SENATE COMMITTEE
ON TRADE AND COMMERCE, AND SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND
SECURITY, respondents
Case Nature : SPECIAL CIVIL ACTION in the Supreme Court. Certiorari.
Syllabi Class :Constitutional Law ; Presidency ; Congress ; Power of Inquiry ;
Executive Privilege ;

2.
Neri vs. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and
Investigations, 564 SCRA 152,September 04, 2008
Case Title : ROMULO L. NERI, petitioner, vs. SENATE COMMITTEE ON
ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS, SENATE COMMITTEE
ON TRADE AND COMMERCE, AND SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND
SECURITY, respondents.
Case Nature : MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION of a decision of the Supreme
Court.
Syllabi Class :Senate ; Separation of Powers ; Judicial Review ; Judgments ;

3.
Re: Judicial Audit Conducted in the RTC, Br. 14, Davao City, Presided Over
by Judge William M. Layague,552 SCRA 1, April 18, 2008
Case Title : RE: JUDICIAL AUDIT CONDUCTED IN THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT (RTC),
BRANCH 14, DAVAO CITY, PRESIDED OVER BY JUDGE WILLIAM M. LAYAGUE.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Gross Inefficiency.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Judges ;

4.

Letter of Judge Josefina D. Farrales, Acting Presiding Judge, RTC, Br. 72,
Olongapo City Re: 30 Cases and 84 Motions Submitted for
Decision/Resolution in the Said Court, 575 SCRA 365, December 24, 2008
Case Title : LETTER OF JUDGE JOSEFINA D. FARRALES, ACTING PRESIDING JUDGE,
RTC, BR. 72, OLONGAPO CITY RE: 30 CASES AND 84 MOTIONS SUBMITTED FOR
DECISION/RESOLUTION IN THE SAID COURT
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS in the Supreme Court.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Courts ; Clerks of Court ;

5.
Bernaldo vs. Ombudsman, 562 SCRA 60, August 13, 2008
Case Title : MARITA C. BERNALDO, petitioner, vs. THE OMBUDSMAN and THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, respondents
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Evidence ; Substantial Evidence Rule ;

6.
People vs. Rosas, 570 SCRA 117, October 24, 2008
Case Title : PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. RENE ROSAS,
accused-appellant
Case Nature : APPEAL from a decision of the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Criminal Law ; Murder ; Damages ; Temperate Damages ;

7.
California Bus Lines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, 562 SCRA 403, August 20,
2008
Case Title : CALIFORNIA BUS LINES, INC., petitioner, vs. COURT OF APPEALS, HON.
PRISCILLA C. MIJARES, in her Capacity as Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court
of Pasay City, Branch 108, SP Civil Action No. 98-2004, HON. MARIA A. CANCINOERUM, in her capacity as Presiding Judge of Metropolitan Trial Court of Pasay City,
Branch 46, Civil Case No. 127-93, SHERIFF RONNIE LAMPITOC, and MANILA

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, respondents

Case Nature : SPECIAL CIVIL ACTION in the Supreme Court. Certiorari.
Syllabi Class :Judgments ; Execution ;

8.
Datuman vs. First Cosmopolitan Manpower and Promotion Services,
Inc., 571 SCRA 41, November 14, 2008
Case Title : SANTOSA B. DATUMAN, petitioner, vs. FIRST COSMOPOLITAN
MANPOWER AND PROMOTION SERVICES, INC., respondent.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Labor Law ; Overseas Contract Workers ; Private Employment
Agencies ; Employment Contracts ;

9.
Gabriel vs. Jamias, 565 SCRA 443, September 17, 2008
Case Title : PEDRO GABRIEL, FERNANDO JAMIAS, ALFREDO NIEDO, MABINI JAMIAS,
BRAULIO TANGO, MARIANO ECHAVARI, ISIDRO RECITES, BERNARDO BAQUIRIN,
FERMIN JAMIAS, FRANCISCO NIEDO, GAVINO JAMIAS, JULIANO ORBILLO, ROSENDO
NIEDO, PACITA A. QUIO, JESUS CACHO, REICARDO TAGANAS, BERNARDO PECIO,
CELESTINO NIEDO, FRANCISCO TUBERA, JUAN NIEDO, CONSOLACIO DINGAL,
SOFRONIO NIEDO, ROSALINDA JAMIAS & DOMINGO PARSASO, petitioners, vs.
MURMURAY JAMIAS, INANAMA JAMIAS DE LARA, LIWAWA JAMIAS DE LOS REYES,
LANGIT JAMIAS, DALISAY JAMIAS & ISAGANI JAMIAS, respondents
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the resolutions of the Court of
Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Agrarian Reform Law ; Emancipation Patents ;

10.
Suarez, Jr. vs. National Steel Corporation, 569 SCRA 331, October 17, 2008
Case Title : FLAVIO S. SUAREZ, JR., RENATO A. DE ASIS, FRANCISCO G. ADORABLE,
JOVEN ANDALOC, ONOFRE G. BAGAYO, GENITO J. BANGGO, WENDELINO L.
BERONDO, NAPOLEON P. BULOS, ISIDRO S. DADANG, TEODORO P. DOTARO, NOIDA T.

DUNGOG, EROLITO A. EDROZO, ROBERTO A. EMPHASIS, GIDEON S. GEONZON,

LAMBERTO S. GEONZON, JAIME A. HERRERA, CARLOS V. JACINTO, JERRY B. JUMAMIL,
ALLAN P. LACIDA, CLAUDIO B. LACIDA, EDWIN L. LAGBAS, VERONICA H. LEUTERIO,
EDILBERTO L. LUCOT, AVELINO S. MANQUIQUIS, LYDIO R. NOVISES, ROGELIO T.
PANSACALA, BERNARDINO N. PERNIA, JOAQUIN R. QUINDO, CARMELO A. RABOR,
RODOLFO C. REYNES, PRIMO C. SUERTE, TEODULO D. TANUDRA, MYRNA E.
VALDEHUEZA, RAMON T. VERSOLA, PABLEO S. LOZANO, SE MARTINEZ, JH TORRION,
CA TAMIROY and AR ANTIPOLO; petitioners, vs. NATIONAL STEEL CORPORATION,
respondent
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Procedural Rules and Technicalities ; Pleadings and Practice ;

11.
People vs. Daco, 568 SCRA 348, October 10, 2008
Case Title : PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. SALVADOR C. DACO,
accused-appellant
Case Nature : AUTOMATIC REVIEW of a decision of the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Criminal Law ; Penalties ;

12.
Agno vs. Cagatan, 558 SCRA 1, July 14, 2008
Case Title : CECILIA A. AGNO, complainant, vs. ATTY. MARCIANO J. CAGATAN,
respondent.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE CASE in the Supreme Court. Disbarment.
Syllabi Class :Legal Ethics ; Attorneys ; Disbarment ;

13.
Philux, Inc. vs. National Labor Relations Commission, 564 SCRA
21, September 03, 2008
Case Title : PHILUX, INC. and MAX KIENLE, petitioners, vs. NATIONAL LABOR
RELATIONS COMMISSION and PATRICIA PERJES, respondents

Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of a decision of the Court of

Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Civil Procedure ; Appeals ; Bonds ;

14.
Ching vs. Enrile, 565 SCRA 402, September 17, 2008
Case Title : SPS. JESUS CHING AND LEE POE TIN, petitioners, vs. SPS. ADOLFO &
ARSENIA ENRILE, respondents
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Land Registration ; Land Titles ;

15.
Magkalas vs. National Housing Authority, 565 SCRA 379, September 17,
2008
Case Title : CARIDAD MAGKALAS, petitioner, vs. NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY,
respondent
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and order of the
Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City, Br. 124.
Syllabi Class :Ejectment ; Demolition ; Squatters ;

16.
Limbauan vs. Acosta, 556 SCRA 614, June 30, 2008
Case Title : CHARLES LIMBAUAN, petitioner, vs. FAUSTINO ACOSTA, respondent.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Attorneys ; Pleadings and Practice ;

17.

Valdez vs. Government Service Insurance System, 556 SCRA 580, June 30,
2008
Case Title : SIMEON M. VALDEZ, petitioner, vs. GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE
SYSTEM, respondent.
Case Nature : SPECIAL CIVIL ACTION in the Supreme Court. Certiorari.
Syllabi Class :Appeals ;

18.
Valencia vs. Antiniw, 556 SCRA 503, June 30, 2008
Case Title : CONSTANCIA L. VALENCIA, complainant, vs. ATTY. DIONISIO C. ANTINIW,
respondent.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE CASES in the Supreme Court. Appeal for
Reinstatement to the Bar.
Syllabi Class :Attorneys ; Disbarment ;

19.
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Perello, 575 SCRA 394, December 24,
2008
Case Title : OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, complainant, vs. JUDGE
NORMA C. PERELLO, former Clerk of Court LUIS C. BUCAYON II, Court Stenographers
THELMA A. MANGILIT, CECILIO B. ARGAME, MARICAR N. EUGENIO, and RADIGUNDA
R. LAMAN and Interpreter PAUL M. RESURRECCION, all of the Regional Trial Court,
Branch 276, Muntinlupa City, respondents
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Irregular Disposition
of Petitions for Habeas Corpus.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Courts ; Interpreters ;

20.
Wong vs. Moya II, 569 SCRA 256, October 17, 2008
Case Title : JERRY T. WONG, complainant, vs. ATTY. SALVADOR N. MOYA II,
respondent
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE CASE in the Supreme Court. Disbarment.

Syllabi Class :Attorneys ;

21.
Marquez vs. Pacariem, 568 SCRA 77, October 08, 2008
Case Title : JUDGE PLACIDO C. MARQUEZ and ATTY. LYN L. LLAMASARES,
petitioners, vs. LUCILA C. PACARIEM, Stenographer, Regional Trial Court, Branch 23,
Manila, respondent
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Gross Neglect of
Duty, Gross Inefficiency, Gross Insubordination and Gross Misconduct.
Syllabi Class :Courts ; Court Personnel ;

22.
Re: Request of Thelma J. Chiong for Investigation of the Alleged "Justice
for Sale" in CA-Cebu, 546 SCRA 387, February 22, 2008
Case Title : RE: REQUEST OF THELMA J. CHIONG FOR INVESTIGATION OF THE
ALLEGED JUSTICE FOR SALE IN CA-CEBU.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Letters Requesting
Investigation of the Alleged Justice for Sale; Regarding Cla ims of Corruption in the
Judiciary; and Regarding Request to Abolish the CA-Cebu.
Syllabi Class :Courts ; Court of Appeals ; Seniority Rule ; Waiver of Transfer ; Words
and Phrases ;

23.
People vs. Lopit, 574 SCRA 372, December 17, 2008
Case Title : PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. JOSELITO A. LOPIT,
accused-appellant.
Case Nature : AUTOMATIC REVIEW of a decision of the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Criminal Law ; Evidence ; Death Penalty ;

24.

People v. Castro, 574 SCRA 244, December 17, 2008

Case Title : PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. MARIO CASTRO,
accused-appellant.
Case Nature : APPEAL from a decision of the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Criminal Law ; Qualified Rape ; Right to be Informed ;

25.
David, Jr. vs. People, 562 SCRA 22, August 13, 2008
Case Title : SEVERINO DAVID, JR. Y ECHANE and TIMOTEO GIANAN, petitioners, vs.
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, respondent
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Criminal Law ; Evidence ; Conspiracy ;

26.
Tindoy vs. People, 564 SCRA 39, September 03, 2008
Case Title : ROMULO TINDOY, petitioner, vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
respondent.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Judgments ;

27.
Dela Cruz vs. Zapico, 565 SCRA 658, September 18, 2008
Case Title : RONNIE C. DELA CRUZ, complainant, vs. REDENTOR A. ZAPICO,
QUIRINO V. ITLIONG II, and ODON C. BALANI, respondents
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Grave Misconduct,
Conduct Unbecoming a Court Employee and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest
of the Service.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Court Personnel ; Penalties ;

28.
Philippine National Oil Company vs. Maglasang, 570 SCRA 560, November
11, 2008
Case Title : PHILIPPINE NATIONAL OIL COMPANY, petitioner, vs. LEONILO A.
MAGLASANG and OSCAR S. MAGLASANG, respondents
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Constitutional Law ; Property ; Eminent Domain ; Just
Compensation ;

29.
Sesbreo vs. Gako, Jr., 570 SCRA 398, November 03, 2008
Case Title : ATTY. RAUL H. SESBREO, complainant, vs. JUDGE IRENEO L. GAKO, JR.,
Judge, Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 5, Cebu City, and MANUEL G. NOLLORA,
Clerk of Court, RTC, Br. 5, Cebu City, respondents
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Violation of Rule
3.05, Canon 3, in relation to Rule 1.02, Canon 2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct for
Delay in Resolving a Motion for Reconsideration, Violation of Canon 2 of said Code
for Acting on Said Case After Having Recused from the Case and Incompetence.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Court Personnel ; Clerks of Court ;

30.
Wilkie vs. Limos, 570 SCRA 1, October 24, 2008
Case Title : WALTER WILKIE, complainant, vs. ATTY. SINAMAR E. LIMOS, respondent
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE CASE in the Supreme Court. Deceitful and
Dishonest Conduct.

31.
People vs. Gil, 569 SCRA 142, October 15, 2008

Case Title : PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. JULIE VILLACORTA

GIL (A.K.A. Julie Villasorca Gil), accused-appellant
Case Nature : AUTOMATIC REVIEW of a decision of the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Evidence ; Circumstantial Evidence ; Witnesses ;

32.
Republic vs. Heirs of Evaristo Tiotioen, 568 SCRA 152, October 08, 2008
Case Title : REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, petitioner, vs. HEIRS OF EVARISTO
TIOTIOEN, respondents
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of a decision of the Court of
Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Appeals ; Land Registration ; Procedural Rules and Technicalities ;

33.
Lopez vs. People, 555 SCRA 525, June 26, 2008
Case Title : JUDE JOBY LOPEZ, petitioner, vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
respondent
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of a decision of the Court of
Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Criminal Law ; Estafa ; Penalties ;

34.
RN Development Corporation vs. A.I.I. System, Inc., 555 SCRA 513, June
26, 2008
Case Title : RN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, petitioner, vs. A.I.I. SYSTEM, INC.,
respondent.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Civil Procedure ; Pre-trial ;

35.
Dela Cruz vs. Segovia, 555 SCRA 453, June 26, 2008
Case Title : SPOUSES RENATO and FLORINDA DELA CRUZ, petitioners, vs. SPOUSES
GIL and LEONILA SEGOVIA, respondents
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Family Code ; Conjugal Partnerships ;

36.
Go vs. Hortaleza, 555 SCRA 406, June 26, 2008
Case Title : JORGE Q. GO, Complainant, vs. VINEZ A. HORTALEZA, Deputy Sheriff,
Regional Trial Court-Office of the Clerk of Court, Dagupan City, respondent
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Abuse of Authority
and Illegal Exaction.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Court Personnel ; Sheriffs ; Code of Conduct and
Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees ; Public Officers ; Duties of
Public Officials and Employees ;

37.
Mangungutang vs. The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 574
SCRA 806, December 18, 2008
Case Title : DATU PAX PAKUNG S. MANGUDADATU, petitioner, vs. THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL and ANGELO O. MONTILLA, respondents.
Case Nature : SPECIAL CIVIL ACTION in the Supreme Court. Certiorari.
Syllabi Class :Remedial Law ; Civil Law ; Service of Summons ;

38.
Suatengco vs. Reyes, 574 SCRA 187, December 17, 2008
Case Title : SOLEDAD LEONOR PEA SUATENGCO and ANTONIO ESTEBAN
SUATENGCO, complainants, vs. CARMENCITA O. REYES, respondent.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.

Syllabi Class :Contracts ; Interests ;

39.
Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. vs. Manila Banking Corporation, 559 SCRA
352, July 23, 2008
Case Title : PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. and the MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD
OF GOVERNORS, petitioners, vs. THE MANILA BANKING CORPORATION and the
SECURITIES INVESTIGATION CLEARING DEPARTMENT HEARING PANEL consisting of
the Hon. Hearing Officers ENRIQUE L. FLORES, JR., ALBERTO P. ATAS, and YSOBEL S.
YASAY-MURILLO, respondents.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of a decision of the Court of
Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Mandamus ;

40.
Barbo vs. Commission on Audit, 568 SCRA 302, October 10, 2008
Case Title : REBECCA A. BARBO, ELEONORA R. DE JESUS, and ANTONIO B.
MAGTIBAY, petitioners, vs. COMMISSION ON AUDIT, respondent
Case Nature : SPECIAL CIVIL ACTION in the Supreme Court. Certiorari.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Agencies ; Local Water Utilities Administration ;
Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973 ;

41.
Fuentes vs. Buno, 560 SCRA 22, July 28, 2008
Case Title : GERONIMO C. FUENTES, complainant, vs. JUDGE ROMUALDO G. BUNO,
Presiding Judge, Municipal Circuit Trial Court (MCTC), Talibon-Getafe, Bohol,
respondent.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Abuse of Discretion
and Authority and Graft and Corruption.
Syllabi Class :Courts ; Judges ; Code of Judicial Conduct ;

42.
Menor vs. Guillermo, 574 SCRA 395, December 18, 2008
Case Title : DOMINGA C. MENOR, complainant, vs. TEODORA P. GUILLERMO, Court
Stenographer III, Regional Trial Court, Branch 20, Cauayan, Isabela, respondents.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Grave Misconduct.
Syllabi Class :Court Personnel ; Administrative Law ; Falsification ;

43.
Magsaysay Maritime Corp. vs. Velasquez, 571 SCRA 239, November 14,
2008
Case Title : MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORP. and/or CONRADO N. DELA CRUZ and ODF
JELL ASA, petitioners, vs. JAIME M. VELASQUEZ and THE HONORABLE COURT OF
APPEALS, respondents.
Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of a decision of the Court of
Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Labor Law ; Disability Benefits ;

44.
Quirog vs. Aumentado, 570 SCRA 582, November 11, 2008
Case Title : LIZA M. QUIROG and RENE L. RELAMPAGOS, petitioners, vs. GOVERNOR
ERICO B. AUMENTADO, respondent.
Case Nature : PETITIONS for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Civil Service Commission ; Appointments ;
Midnight Appointments ;

45.
Angeles vs. Mamauag, 570 SCRA 63, October 24, 2008
Case Title : JUDGE ADORACION G. ANGELES, petitioner, vs. P/INSP. JOHN A.
MAMAUAG, SPO2 EUGENE ALMARIO, SPO4 ERLINDA GARCIA and SPO1 VIVIAN
FELIPE, respondents

Case Nature : PETITION for review on certiorari of the decision and resolution of
the Court of Appeals.
Syllabi Class :Administrative Law ; Philippine National Police ; Jurisdiction ;

46.
Andres vs. Majaducon, 574 SCRA 169, December 17, 2008
Case Title : SERGIO & GRACELDA N. ANDRES, complainants, vs. JUDGE JOSE S.
MAJADUCON, Regional Trial Court, Branch 23, ELMER D. LASTIMOSA, Clerk of Court
and Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff, RTC-OCC, and NASIL S. PALATI, Sheriff IV, Regional
Trial Court, Branch 23, General Santos City, respondents.
Case Nature : ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER in the Supreme Court. Violation of SC
Circular No. 7, Gross Ignorance of the Law, Grave Misconduct and Abuse of
Authority.
Syllabi Class :Judges ; Court Personnel ; Sheriffs ;