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[ G.R. No. 212683, November 12, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 212683, Nove
...[ G.R. No. 212683, November 12, 2018 ] JERSON E. TORTAL, PETITIONER, VS. CHIZURU TANIGUCHI,
RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An allegation of a trial court's lack of jurisdiction to render the assailed judgment, ...
...R. No. 204594, November 07, 2018 ] SINDOPHIL, INC., PETITIONER, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The presumption that a holder of a Torrens title is an innocent purchaser for value ...
[ G.R. No. 205409, June 13, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 205409, June 13,
...R. No. 205409, June 13, 2018 ] CITIGROUP, INC., PETITIONER, VS. CITYSTATE SAVINGS BANK, INC.
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the August 29, 2012 Decision ...
...R. No. 185484, June 27, 2018 ] FRANCISCO I. CHAVEZ, PETITIONER, VS. IMELDA R. MARCOS,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This Court will not require a judge to inhibit himself in the absence of clear ...
[ G.R. No. 201414, April 18, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 201414, April 1
...R. No. 201414, April 18, 2018 ] PEDRO PEREZ PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Inserting a finger in a 12-year-old girl's vagina and mashing her breasts ...
[ G.R. No. 196795, March 07, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 196795, March 0
...R. No. 196795, March 07, 2018 ] INTRAMUROS ADMINISTRATION, PETITIONER, VS. OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, RESPONDENT. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: The sole issue in ejectment proceedings is determining
which of the parties has the better ...
[ G.R. No. 208185, September 06, 2017 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 208185, Sep
...R. No. 208185, September 06, 2017 ] PRISCILLA ZAFRA ORBE, PETITIONER, VS. FILINVEST LAND, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When Republic Act No. 6552 or the Maceda Law speaks of paying "at least two ...
[ G.R. No. 202364, August 30, 2017 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 202364, August
...R. No. 202364, August 30, 2017 ] ARTURO C. CALUBAD, PETITIONER, VS. RICARCEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When a corporation intentionally or negligently clothes its agent with apparent authority to act in ...
[ G.R. No. 192725, August 09, 2017 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 192725, Augus
...R. No. 192725, August 09, 2017 ] CE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. ARANETA CENTER INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A tribunal confronted not only with ambiguous contractual terms but also with the total absence ...
[ G.R. No. 214300, July 26, 2017 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 214300, July 26
...R. No. 214300, July 26, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. MANUEL ESCOBAR,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This Rule 45 Petition assails the Court of Appeals Decision to grant the accused's ...
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[ G.R. No. 181489, April 19, 2017 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 181489, April
...R. No. 181489, April 19, 2017 ] STEVEN R. PAVLOW, PETITIONER, VS. CHERRY L. MENDENILLA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The mother of a victim of acts of violence against women and their children is ...
...R. No. 207776, April 26, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. GEORGE GACUSAN,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The abuse of moral influence is the intimidation required in rape committed by the common- ...
...No. 229862, June 19, 2019 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ZZZ, ACCUSED-
APPELLANT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Recantations are viewed unfavorably especially in rape cases. Circumstances in which the recantation was
made ...
[ G.R. No. 215545, January 07, 2019 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 215545, Janua
...No. 215545, January 07, 2019 ] QUIRINO T. DELA CRUZ, PETITIONER, VS. NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the June 27, 2014 Decision ...
[ G.R. No. 207711, July 02, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 207711, July 02,
...No. 207711, July 02, 2018 ] MARIA C. OSORIO PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Persons who receive money for investment in a particular company but divert the same to ...
...No. 205695, September 27, 2017 ] JESUS APARENTE Y PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Where the amount of narcotics seized is miniscule, a stricter adherence to the requirements of ...
[ G.R. No. 213581, September 19, 2017 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 213581, September
...No. 213581, September 19, 2017 ] BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Due process in administrative proceedings does not require the submission of pleadings or a trial- ...
...232870, June 03, 2019 ] MANUEL G. ACOSTA, PETITIONER, VS. MATIERE SAS AND PHILIPPE GOUVARY,
RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: In redundancy, an employer must show that it applied fair and reasonable criteria in determining ...
[ G. R. No. 216632, March 13, 2019 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G. R. No. 216632, March
...216632, March 13, 2019 ] AUGUSTO REGALADO Y LAYLAY, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the Court of Appeals January ...
[ G.R. No. 210731, February 13, 2019 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 210731, Febr
...210731, February 13, 2019 ] SIMEON LAPI Y MAHIPUS, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The right to question the validity of an arrest may be waived if the accused, ...
...217542, November 21, 2018 ] CHRISTINE FERNANDEZ Y MEDINA, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is an extraordinary case involving the application of doctrines on violations of Republic Act ...
...210950, August 15, 2018 ] MILAGROS P. ENRIQUEZ, PETITIONER, VS. THE MERCANTILE INSURANCE CO., INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A surety bond remains effective until the action or proceeding is finally decided, resolved, or ...
...211450, July 23, 2018 ] OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, PETITIONER, VS. LOVING F. FETALVERO, JR.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Complainants in administrative proceedings carry the burden of proving their allegations with substantial
evidence or ...
...214886, April 04, 2018 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. BERNIE CONCEPCION, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves the appeal [1] from the Court of Appeals March 28, 2014 Decision, [2] ...
...185530, April 18, 2018 ] MAKATI TUSCANY CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. MULTI-REALTY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: Reformation of an instrument may be allowed if
subsequent and contemporaneous acts of the parties ...
...227544, November 22, 2017 ] COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. TRANSITIONS PHILIPPINES,
OPTICAL INC., RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Estoppel applies against a taxpayer who did not only raise at the earliest opportunity
its ...
...206958, November 08, 2017 ] PERSONAL COLLECTION DIRECT SELLING, INC., PETITIONER, VS. TERESITA L.
CARANDANG, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Judges must act with cautious discernment and faithfully exercise their judicial
discretion when dismissing cases ...
[ G.R. No. 197886, October 04, 2017 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 197886, Octob
...197886, October 04, 2017 ] OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, PETITIONER, VS. ANTONIO Z. DE GUZMAN,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The Postmaster General may only execute contracts for procurement of services with the Board of ...
...207396, August 09, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. DELIA SAUNAR, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: A miniscule amount of dangerous drugs alleged to have been taken from the accused is ...
...199710, August 02, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. PO3 JULIETO BORJA, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Extortion done by police themselves amounting to kidnapping with ransom undermines the government efforts
to ...
...224102, July 26, 2017 ] RYAN MARIANO Y GARCIA, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The state of mind of the accused during an alleged act of self-defense, defense ...
...204544, July 03, 2017 ] MARLON BACERRA Y TABONES, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The identity of the perpetrator of a crime and a finding of guilt may rest ...
[ G.R. No. 194152, June 05, 2017 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 194152, June 05
...194152, June 05, 2017 ] MAKILITO B. MAHINAY, PETITIONER, VS. DURA TIRE & RUBBER INDUSTRIES, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The period to redeem a property sold in an extrajudicial foreclosure sale is not extendible. ...
...200370, June 07, 2017 ] MARIO VERIDIANO Y SAPI, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Through this Petition for Review on Certiorari , [1] Mario Veridiano y Sapi (Veridiano) assails the ...
...204262, June 07, 2017 ] MARIO C. MADRIDEJOS, PETITIONER, VS. NYK-FIL SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Illnesses not listed as an occupational disease under Section 32 of the 2000 Philippine Overseas ...
...210266, June 07, 2017 ] ANTHONY DE SILVA CRUZ, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The possession and use of a counterfeit credit card is considered access device fraud and ...
[ G.R. No. 212161, March 29, 2017 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 212161, March
...212161, March 29, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. JUANITO ENTRAMPAS,
ACCUSED-APPELLANT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is a tragic story resulting from an act of depravity: an 11-year old ...
[ G.R. No. 215957, November 09, 2016 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 215957, Nov
...215957, November 09, 2016 ] COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. FITNESS BY DESIGN, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: To avail of the extraordinary period of assessment in Section 222(a) of the National ...
...April 10, 2019 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. DIOSCORO COMOSO TUREMUTSA,
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Failure to comply with the chain of custody requirements in drugs cases will result in ...
...March 06, 2019 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. LINA ACHIENG NOAH, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves an appeal from the Court of Appeals July 29, 2016 Decision [1] in ...
...March 06, 2019 ] METRO BOTTLED WATER CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. ANDRADA CONSTRUCTION &
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., RESPONDENT. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: Generally, judicial review of arbitral awards
is permitted only on very narrow grounds. Republic Act ...
...June 06, 2018 ] BELINA CANCIO AND JEREMY PAMPOLINA, PETITIONERS, VS. PERFORMANCE FOREIGN
EXCHANGE CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When a party assails a lower court's appreciation of the evidence, that
party raises ...
[ G.R. No. 202836, June 19, 2018 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 202836, June 19, 2018 ]
...June 19, 2018 ] FIRST SARMIENTO PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., PETITIONER, VS. PHILIPPINE BANK OF
COMMUNICATIONS, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: To determine the nature of an action, whether or not its subject matter is capable ...
...November 29, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. EMMA BOFILL PANGAN, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act ...
...October 04, 2017 ] ANGELITO L. CRISTOBAL, PETITIONER, VS. PHILIPPINE AIRLINES, INC., AND LUCIO TAN,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Where a tribunal renders a decision substantially reversing itself on a matter, a motion for ...
...September 20, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. SIEGFRED CABELLON CABAÑERO,
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The marking and identification of the seized dangerous drug is an essential part of the ...
...August 23, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE. VS. ABUNDIO M. SARAGENA, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: When the quantity of the confiscated substance is miniscule, the requirements of Section 21 of ...
...July 26, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. JULITO DIVINAGRACIA, SR., ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: "Pa, don't do that[,] Pa." [1] Child victims of rape by their very own ...
...August 07, 2017 ] ANTONIETA LUCIDO [1] @ TONYAY, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari [2] assailing the Court of Appeals' Decision ...
...June 07, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. PABLO LUAD ARMODIA, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: The rape of a minor constitutes moral depravity of the highest order. This is an ...
[ G.R. No. 186967, January 18, 2017 ] 803 Phil. 393 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. N
...R. No. 186967, January 18, 2017 ] DIVINA PALAO, PETITIONER, V. FLORENTINO III INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] filed by petitioner Divina Palao (Palao) ...
[ G.R. No. 172507, September 14, 2016 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 172507, Se
...September 14, 2016 ] NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. SPS. MARGARITO ASOQUE AND
TARCINIA ASOQUE, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Article III, Section 9 [1] of the Constitution provides a substantive guarantee that
private property ...
[ G.R. No. 212186, June 29, 2016 ] 788 Phil. 789 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...R. No. 212186, June 29, 2016 ] ARIEL LOPEZ, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: To sustain a conviction for cattle-rustling, the identity of the stolen cattle must be ...
...R. No. 208393, June 15, 2016 ] CITY OF TAGUIG, PETITIONER, VS. CITY OF MAKATI,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Simultaneously pursuing an appeal (or motion for reconsideration) and a petition for annulment of
judgment ...
[ G.R. No. 200751, August 17, 2015 ] 766 Phil. 750 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No
...R. No. 200751, August 17, 2015 ] MONICO LIGTAS, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: "Bakit niya babawiin ang aking saka?" tanong ni Tata Selo. "Dinaya ko na ba siya ...
...R. No. 175098, August 26, 2015 ] ISMAEL V. CRISOSTOMO, PETITIONER, VS. MARTIN P. VICTORIA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules ...
...03, 2019 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ROLANDO TERNIDA Y MUNAR, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: The failure of law enforcers in buy-bust operations to photograph seized drugs in accordance ...
...13, 2019 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. EDGARDO ROYOL Y ASICO, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Complete and utter noncompliance with the chain of custody requirements of Republic Act No. 9165, ...
...14, 2018 ] PEOPLE'S GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. EDGARDO GUANSING AND
EDUARDO LIZASO, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: As a general rule, personal service is the preferred mode of service of summons.
Substituted ...
[ G.R. No. 209468, December 13, 2017 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 209468, Dece
...13, 2017 ] UNITED DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, PETITIONER, VS. CESARIO BERNADAS, REPRESENTED BY
LEONILA BERNADAS, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An employee who has already qualified for optional retirement but dies
before the option to ...
...20, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. PEDRITO ORDONA Y RENDON, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: To qualify the killing of a person to the crime of murder, evident premeditation must ...
...06, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. RAMON FRANCICA Y NAVALTA, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: No amount, especially not the P50.00 paid by the accused for sexually abusing his ...
...02, 2017 ] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. SPOUSES DANILO GO AND AMORLINA GO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Public land remains inalienable unless it is shown to have been reclassified and alienated to ...
...26, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. JAIME SEGUNDO Y IGLESIAS, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Although the miniscule quantity of confiscated illicit drugs is by itself not a reason for ...
...26, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ABENIR BRUSOLA Y BARAGWA, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: There is never any justification for a husband to hit his wife with a maso ...
...29, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. KING REX A. AMBATANG, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: In an Information dated November 28, 2002, accused-appellant King Rex Ambatang (Ambatang) was charged
...
[ G.R. No. 193381, February 08, 2017 ] 805 Phil. 441 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...No. 193381, February 08, 2017 ] COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. APO CEMENT
CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review [1] seeking to reverse and set asidethe Court of
...
[ G.R. No. 185765, September 28, 2016 ] 796 Phil. 79 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...No. 185765, September 28, 2016 ] PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY, PETITIONER, VS. PILHINO SALES
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Although the provisions of a contract are legally null and void, the stipulated method
of ...
[ A.C. No. 9018, April 20, 2016 ] 785 Phil. 303 SECOND DIVISION [ A.C. No. 9
...No. 9018, April 20, 2016 ] TERESITA P. FAJARDO, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. NICANOR C. ALVAREZ,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This administrative case involves the determination of whether a lawyer working in the Legal Section ...
...No. 171041, February 10, 2016 ] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. MOLDEX REALTY, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] of the Court of Appeals' January ...
...No. 207406, January 13, 2016 ] NORBERTO A. VITANGCOL, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Persons intending to contract a second marriage must first secure a judicial declaration of nullity ...
[ G.R. No. 168616, January 28, 2015 ] 752 PHIL. 123 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. N
...No. 168616, January 28, 2015 ] HOME GUARANTY CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. LA SAVOIE DEVELOPMENT
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari praying that the assailed Decision [1]
dated ...
...2018 ] RENANTE B. REMOTICADO, PETITIONER, VS. TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION TRADING CORP. AND ROMMEL M.
ALIGNAY, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: There can be no case for illegal termination of employment when there was no termination ...
...2017 ] MACARIO S. PADILLA, PETITIONER, VS. AIRBORNE SECURITY SERVICE, INC. AND/OR CATALINA SOLIS,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Placing security guards on floating status is a valid exercise of management prerogative. However, any
...
...2017 ] DEMEX RATTANCRAFT, INC. AND NARCISO T. DELA MERCED, PETITIONERS, VS. ROSALIO A. LERON,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: To justify the dismissal of an employee based on abandonment of work, there must be ...
...2017 ] BELO MEDICAL GROUP, INC., PETITIONER, VS. JOSE L. SANTOS AND VICTORIA G. BELO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A conflict between two (2) stockholders of a corporation does not automatically render their dispute ...
...2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ERNESTO SAGANA Y DE GUZMAN, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: The miniscule quantity of confiscated illicit drugs heightens the importance of a more stringent conformity ...
...2017 ] GOTESCO PROPERTIES, INC., PETITIONER, VS. SOLIDBANK CORPORATION (NOW METROPOLITAN BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY), RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The requirement for publication of a Notice of Sale in an extrajudicial
foreclosure is complied ...
[ G.R. No. 188146, February 01, 2017 ] 805 Phil. 13 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. N
...188146, February 01, 2017 ] PILIPINAS SHELL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. ROYAL FERRY
SERVICES, INC., RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The venue for a petition for voluntary insolvency proceeding under the Insolvency
Law is the ...
[ G.R. No. 221538, September 20, 2016 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 221538, September
...2016 ] RIZALITO Y. DAVID, PETITIONER, VS. SENATE ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL AND MARY GRACE POE-
LLAMANZARES, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The words of our most fundamental law cannot be read so as to callously exclude ...
...198627, January 13, 2016 ] DST MOVERS CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE'S GENERAL INSURANCE
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A determination of where the preponderance of evidence lies is a factual issue
which, as ...
[ G.R. No. 202331, April 22, 2015 ] 759 Phil. 201 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...202331, April 22, 2015 ] THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF AURORA, PETITIONER, VS. HILARIO M. MARCO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The prohibition on midnight appointments only applies to presidential appointments. It does not apply to
...
...169303, February 11, 2015 ] PROTECTIVE MAXIMUM SECURITY AGENCY, INC., PETITIONER, VS. CELSO E. FUENTES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: In this Petition for Review on Certiorari, [1] Protective Maximum Security Agency, Inc. seeks to ...
[ G.R. No. 195395, September 10, 2013 ] G.R. No. 195395 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 1
...No. 195395, September 10, 2013 ] ENGINEER MANOLITO P. MENDOZA, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The salary of a water district's general manager is covered by the Salary Standardization ...
[ G.R. No. 195021, March 15, 2017 ] 807 Phil. 438 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...March 15, 2017 ] NICOLAS VELASQUEZ AND VICTOR VELASQUEZ, PETITIONERS, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An accused who pleads a justifying circumstance under Article 11 of the Revised Penal Code ...
[ G.R. Nos. 205045 & 205723, January 25, 2017 ] 804 Phil. 293 SECOND DIVISION
...205045 & 205723, January 25, 2017 ] COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, v. SAN MIGUEL
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: These consolidated cases consider whether "San Mig Light" is a new brand or a
variant ...
...January 18, 2017 ] VAN CLIFFORD TORRES Y SALERA, PETITIONER, V. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Through this Petition for Review on Certiorari, [1] petitioner Van Clifford Torres y Salera (Torres) ...
...SPOUSES GEMINO C. MIANO, JR. AND JULIET MIANO, PETITIONERS, V. MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY
[MERALCO], RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The review of appeals filed before this Court is "not a matter of right, but ...
...June 08, 2016 ] VIRGINIA DIO, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND TIMOTHY DESMOND,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When a motion to quash an information is based on a defect that may be ...
...February 10, 2016 ] CARAVAN TRAVEL AND TOURS INTERNATIONAL, INC., PETITIONER, VS. ERMILINDA R.
ABEJAR, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The plaintiff may first prove the employer's ownership of the vehicle involved in a ...
...August 19, 2015 ] PHILIPPINE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. ASIAVEST MERCHANT
BANKERS (M) BERHAD, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This case stemmed from an action for recovery of sum of money filed
before the ...
[ G.R. No. 187491, July 08, 2015 ] 763 PHIL. 288 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...July 08, 2015 ] FAR EAST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, PETITIONER, VS. LILIA S. CHUA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Respondent Lilia S. Chua (Chua) was dismissed by petitioner Far East Bank and Trust Co. ...
[ G.R. No. 211465, December 03, 2014 ] 749 PHIL. 458 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...December 03, 2014 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. SHIRLEY A. CASIO, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: “ Chicks mo dong ?” [1] With this sadly familiar question being used on the streets of ...
[ G.R. No. 208173, June 11, 2014 ] 736 Phil. 325 THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 2
...June 11, 2014 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. OLIVER A. BUCLAO, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: To protect one's daughter is one of the noblest roles of a father. A ...
...OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. LAHMODIN AMERIL Y ABDUL @ "AMOR/MHONG", ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: At the core of every prosecution for the sale of illegal drugs is the constitutional ...
...OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, PETITIONER, VS. CMC/MONARK/PACIFIC/HI-TRI JOINT VENTURE,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: As the administrative agency tasked with resolving issues pertaining to the construction industry, the
Construction ...
...MARITIME CORPORATION/EDUARDO MANESE AND PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD., PETITIONERS, VS. CYNTHIA
DE JESUS, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A conditional settlement of a judgment award may be treated as a compromise agreement and
...
...AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, PETITIONER, VS. PRICE RICHARDSON CORPORATION, CONSUELO VELARDE-
ALBERT, AND GORDON RESNICK, RESPONDENTS. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: The determination of probable cause for
purposes of filing an information is lodged with the ...
...25, 2017 ] METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, PETITIONER, V. LIBERTY CORRUGATED BOXES
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: A corporation with debts that have already
matured may still file a petition for rehabilitation ...
...18, 2017 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, V. MONIR JAAFAR Y TAMBUYONG, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: This reviews the Decision [1] dated February 24, 2015 of the Court of Appeals in ...
[ G.R. No. 215340, July 13, 2016 ] 790 Phil. 183 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...13, 2016 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. GLORIA CAIZ Y TALVO, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Failure to prove the preservation of the integrity of the corpus delicti in dangerous drugs ...
[ G.R. No. 192947, December 09, 2015 ] 775 Phil. 169 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...09, 2015 ] MELANIE E. DE OCAMPO, PETITIONER, VS. RPN-9/RADIO PHILIPPINES NETWORK, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Unlike an appeal, a pending petition for certiorari shall not stay the judgment or order ...
...22, 2015 ] BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, PETITIONER, VS. SPOUSES ROBERTO AND TERESITA GENUINO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A.M. No. 03-1-09-SC [1] does not remove the plaintiff's duty ...
[ G.R. No. 175493, March 25, 2015 ] 757 PHIL. 70 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...25, 2015 ] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. HEIRS OF GABRIEL Q. FERNANDEZ, [1]
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The state and its implementing agencies must first comply with the requirements outlined in Section ...
[ G. R. No. 171601, April 08, 2015 ] 757 PHIL. 582 SECOND DIVISION [ G. R. N
...08, 2015 ] SPOUSES BONIFACIO AND LUCIA PARAS, PETITIONERS, VS. KIMWA CONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves the Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] under Rule 45 of
the 1997 ...
...THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. GAJIR ACUB Y ARAKANI A.K.A. "ASAW," ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: State agents must strictly comply with the legal safeguards established in Section 21 of Republic ...
...JOSE M. YULO AND JULIET L. YULO, PETITIONERS, VS. BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When issuing a pre-screened or pre-approved credit card, the credit card provider must ...
...LIONG FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTER AND ANTHONY DEE, PETITIONERS, VS. ASIAMED SUPPLIES AND
EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Generally, a petition for review under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court
may only ...
...AND FRANCISCO CRUZ, IN HIS CAPACITY AS BONDSMAN, PETITIONERS, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The trial court's failure to comply with procedural rules constitutes grave abuse of discretion ...
...REYES, PETITIONER, VS. THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, THE SANDIGANBAYAN, AND PAUL JOCSON
ARCHES, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Certiorari [1] under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, ...
...2015 ] RICHARD N. RIVERA, PETITIONER, VS. GENESIS TRANSPORT SERVICE, INC. AND RIZA A. MOISES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules ...
...2015 ] CE CASECNAN WATER AND ENERGY COMPANY, INC., PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL
REVENUE, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The thirty (30)-day period provided in Section 112 of the 1997 National Internal Revenue ...
...PETITIONER, VS. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY BRO. ARMIN A. LUISTRO,
FSC, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Reassignments differ from transfers, and public employees with appointments that are not station-
specific may ...
...P. DRAGON, REPRESENTED BY PATRICIA ANGELI D. NUBLA, PETITIONERS, VS. THE MANILA BANKING
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Payment of the correct amount of filing fees should not be made contingent on the
...
...PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. NANCY LASACA RAMIREZ A.K.A. "ZOY" OR "SOY" ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is an Appeal assailing the Court of Appeals October 23, 2014 Decision [1] in ...
...REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. – PHILIPPINE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Respondent's lease of the physical plant space, infrastructure, and other transmission facilities of
PeopleSupport ...
...INC. AND/OR MOL SHIP MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., PETITIONERS, VS. MICHAEL PADERES ATRAJE
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The third doctor rule does not apply when there is no final and definitive assessment ...
...PETITIONER, VS. SOUTHFIELD AGENCIES, INC., WILHEMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT HOLDING LTD., AND CAPT.
SONNY VALENCIA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This Court is duty-bound to respect the consistent prior findings of the Labor
Arbiter, ...
[ G.R. Nos. 208481-82, February 07, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. Nos. 208481-
...OF THE OMBUDSMAN, REPRESENTED BY OMBUDSMAN CONCHITA CARPIO MORALES, PETITIONER, VS. MARIA
ROWENA REGALADO, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: "Yes, my dear, that's the system ng government . . . Ganito ang system,
ano ako magmamalinis? ...
...CAPISTRANO DAAYATA, DEXTER SALISI, AND BREGIDO MALACAT, JR., PETITIONERS, VS. PEOPLE OF THE
PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Pride, when unchecked, can waste our youth and cause the forfeiture of all meaning in ...
[ G.R. No. 198120, February 20, 2017 ] 806 Phil. 1 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No
...MERCEDES S. GATMAYTAN, PETITIONER, VS. FRANCISCO DOLOR (SUBSTITUTED BY HIS HEIRS) AND
HERMOGENA DOLOR, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When a party's counsel serves a notice of change in address upon a
court, ...
...SPOUSES SALVADOR ABELLA AND ALMA ABELLA, PETITIONERS, VS. SPOUSES ROMEO ABELLA AND ANNIE
ABELLA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of ...
[ G.R. No. 200628, January 13, 2015 ] 750 Phil. 413 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 20062
...MARIA THERESA G. GUTIERREZ, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT AND AUDITOR NARCISA DJ JOAQUIN,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A cashier who is found to have been negligent in keeping the funds in his ...
[ G.R. No. 211293, June 04, 2019 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 211293, June 04, 2019 ]
...HERNANDEZ, RENATO L. BASCO, CARMEN MERINO, AND REYNALDO SALVADOR, PETITIONERS, VS.
COMMISSION ON AUDIT, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A corporation, whether with or without an original charter, is under the
audit jurisdiction of ...
...PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. NADY MAGALLANO, JR. Y FLORES AND ROMEO TAPAR Y CASTRO, ACCUSED-
APPELLANTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: "The essence of treachery is the swift and unexpected attack on the unarmed victim without ...
...PETITIONERS, VS. CONCEPCION BALLADO AND MARY GRACE BALLADO LEDESMA, AND ST. JOSEPH REALTY,
LTD. RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Jurisdiction over the subject matter of a complaint is conferred by law. It cannot be ...
...VS. MARLOW NAVIGATION PHILS., INC./MARLOW NAVIGATION CO. LTD./CYPRUS, AND/OR EILEEN MORALES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: As laypersons, seafarers cannot be expected to make completely accurate accounts of their state of ...
...VS. ELBURG SHIPMANAGEMENT PHILIPPINES, INC., AUGUSTEA ATLANTICA SRL/ITALY, AND CAPTAIN
ANTONIO S. NOMBRADO, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The physician who has personal knowledge of a seafarer's actual
medical condition after closely ...
[ G.R. No. 201354, September 21, 2016 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 201354, Se
...AND MARIA LUISA P. PADILLA, PETITIONERS, VS. LEOPOLDO MALICSI, LITO CASINO, AND AGRIFINO GUANES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves the Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] filed by Spouses Pablo M. Padilla, ...
...VS. EMILIO G. ALFECHE, GILBERT ALFECHE, EMMANUEL MANUGAS, AND M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOP AND
JEWELRY, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An electric distribution company is a public utility presumed to have the necessary expertise
and ...
...URIOS COLLEGE (NOW FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY) AND/OR FR. JOHN CHRISTIAN U. YOUNG,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The employer must adduce proof of actual involvement in the alleged misconduct for loss of ...
...BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, V. SPOUSES JEROME AND QUINNIE BRIONES, AND JOHN DOE,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Upon accepting an agency, the agent becomes bound to carry out the agency and shall ...
...ARA AND WILLIAM A. GARCIA, PETITIONERS, V. DRA. FELY S. PIZARRO AND HENRY ROSSI,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: For a claim of filiation to succeed, it must be made within the period allowed, ...
[ G.R. No. 188720, February 23, 2016 ] 781 Phil. 399 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 1887
...PTCA FEDERATION, INC., PETITIONER, VS. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY JESLI
A. LAPUS, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition [1] praying that respondent Department
of Education' ...
[ G.R. No. 233016, March 05, 2019 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 233016, March 05, 2019
...LAGASCA, PETITIONER-INTERVENOR, VS. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS AND ALFRED J. ZAPANTA; EDILBERTO
U. LAGASCA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: In a multi-slot office, all votes cast in favor of the nuisance candidate whose ...
...AND FLERIDA O. MARCELO, PETITIONERS, VS. SECURITY BANK CORPORATION AND SERGIO ORTIZ-LUIS, JR.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This Petition for Review [1] is an appeal from the Court of Appeals: (1) Decision ...
...THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, V. LORENZO MUSNI, EDUARDO SONZA AND SPOUSES IRENEO AND NENITA
SANTOS, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Banks must show that they exercised the required due diligence before claiming to be
mortgagees ...
...DELFIN, NAMELY EMELITA D. FABRIGAR AND LEONILO C. DELFIN, PETITIONERS, VS. NATIONAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Under Commonwealth Act No. 141, a claimant may acquire alienable and disposable public
land upon ...
...ROSARIO, PETITIONERS, VS. SPOUSES RICHARD Y. HUANG & CARMEN G. HUANG, AND STEPHEN G. HUANG,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A judgment that lapses into finality becomes immutable and unalterable. It can neither be modified ...
[ GR. No. 194190, January 25, 2017 ] 804 Phil. 264 SECOND DIVISION [ GR. No.
...THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH), PETITIONER, VS. SPOUSES FRANCISCO R.
LLAMAS, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] praying that the assailed October 14, ...
[ G.R. No. 172948, October 05, 2016 ] 796 Phil. 387 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. N
...REFINING CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. PABLITO O. LIM, MANUEL A. AGCAOILI, AND CONSUELO M.
PADILLA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An action for injunction filed by a corporation generally does not lie to prevent the ...
[ G.R. No. 192803, December 10, 2013 ] 723 Phil. 160 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 1928
...AGRARIAN RECONSTRUCTION, INC., ALSO KNOWN AS ARARO PARTY-LIST, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON
ELECTIONS, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: It is beyond human expectations that we charge voters with knowledge as to which among ...
...EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REGION X, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, PETITIONER, VS.
BENJOHN FETALVERO, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Money claims against the government cannot be the subject of writs of
execution absent any ...
...SERVICES, INC., * MID-SOUTH SHIP AND CREW MANAGEMENT, INC., AND/OR CAPTAIN SIMEON FLORES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: There is very little that seafarers can do to better their working conditions upon boarding ...
...DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME AND STYLE OF UFC PHILIPPINES (FORMERLY NUTRI-ASIA, INC.),
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The venue for the collection of sum of money case is governed by Rule 4, ...
...MORA, OSA, ALBERT D. MANALILI, AND ALICIA MANABAT, PETITIONERS, VS. VIRGINIA PASCUA, M.D.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When termination of employment is occasioned by retrenchment to prevent losses, an employer must
declare ...
...L. OROZCO, MANUEL D. OSIR, AND ALBERTO B. MATURAN, ACCUSED, ERNIE N. CASTRO, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: Accused-appellant does not dispute being at the scene of the crime. He testified to ...
...AVANCENA Y CABANELA, JAIME POPIOCO Y CAMBAYA [1] AND NOLASCO TAYTAY Y CRUZ, ACCUSED-
APPELLANTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is an appeal from the Decision dated September 17, 2010 [2] of the Court ...
...UNION, PETITIONER, VS. UNOCAL PHILIPPINES, INC. (NOW KNOWN AS CHEVRON GEOTHERMAL PHILIPPINES
HOLDINGS, INC.), RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The merger of a corporation with another does not operate to dismiss the employees
of ...
...HIS HEIRS FEDERICO MENDOZA AND DELFIN MENDOZA, AND JOSE GONZALES, PETITIONERS, VS. REYNOSA
VALTE, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The existence or non-existence of fraud is a legal conclusion based on a finding ...
...VS. SUBIC BAY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, INC. AND UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL GROUP DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Intra-corporate controversies, previously under the Securities and Exchange
Commission's jurisdiction, are now under ...
...N RIDE INC./VICEST (PHILS) INC./GRAND LEISURE CORP./SPS. VICENTE & ESTELITA B. JAVIER,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Natural expressions of an employer do not automatically make for a hostile work atmosphere. The ...
...BY ZOSIMO L. MENDOZA, SR., PETITIONERS, V. COURT OF APPEALS AND ALICIA R. LOYOLA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Certiorari [1] assailing the Court of Appeals' December 22, 2008 ...
...PRODUCTION CO., PETITIONERS, VS. PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND HIGHWAYS, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: In determining the sufficiency of a cause of action for resolving a motion to dismiss,
...
[ G.R. No. 181683, October 07, 2015 ] 770 PHIL. 612 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. N
...CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. [G.R. No. 184568] NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. LORENZO
SHIPPING CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: These consolidated Petitions for Review on Certiorari [1]
are offshoots of the Court of Appeals' ...
[ A.C. No. 10662 [Formerly CBD Case No. 10-2654], July 07, 2015 ] 763 PHIL. 17
...10-2654], July 07, 2015 ] JUN B. LUNA, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. DWIGHT M. GALARRITA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Before us is a disbarment Complaint against Atty. Dwight M. Galarrita for his failure to ...
...DIAZ, REPRESENTED BY MARY CATHERINE M. DIAZ; EMMA CABIGTING; AND NINA T. SAMANIEGO [1] ,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A liberal construction of the rules of procedure, including the period within which a petition ...
[ GR. No. 196072, September 20, 2017 ] THIRD DIVISION [ GR. No. 196072, Septe
...R. NO. 208603] SULPICIO LINES, INC. PETITIONER, VS. STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION
(BERMUDA) LIMITED, REPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An insured member may be compelled to arbitration pursuant to the Rules of the
Protection ...
...GEORGE M. JEREOS, ROBERTO G. GEOTINA, JUAN T. TAN, KRISTINE MORALES, AND ALBERTO LINA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: In observing administrative due process, it is essential that the accused be accorded the right ...
[ G.R. No. 191856, December 07, 2016 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 191856, Dec
...BIR), PETITIONER, V. GMCC UNITED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, JOSE C. GO, AND XU XIAN CHUN,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Before this Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the Court of ...
...REPRESENTED BY JOSEFINA BAS ESPINOSA AND REGISTER OF DEEDS OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review [1] assailing the Decision [2] dated March 12, 2014 ...
[ G.R. No. 203072, October 18, 2016 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 203072, October 18,
...TAN, COMMISSIONER JUANITO G. ESPINO, JR., COMMISSIONER HEIDI L. MENDOZA, AND COMMISSION ON
AUDIT, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Under Republic Act No. 6758, otherwise known as the Compensation and Position Classification
Act of ...
...THOMAS CLEARY, RESPONDENT. [G.R. No. 197161] KATHRYN GO-PEREZ, PETITIONER, VS. THOMAS CLEARY,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This case stems from a motion for court authorization to take deposition in Los Angeles ...
[ G.R. No. 175198, September 23, 2015 ] 770 PHIL. 141 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...AND EDGAR MANATO, PETITIONERS, VS. NATIONWIDE SECURITY AND ALLIED SERVICES, INC/ROMEO T.
NOLASCO, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Motions for reconsideration not served on the adverse party do not toll the running of ...
...JR., JANET BAY, JESUS P. GALANG, RANDY HAGOS, JEANY LACORTE, AND VENUS TANDOC, ACCUSED-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: The degree of freedom by which journalists operate to uncover and write the news is ...
...AGUILAR, MA. THERESA M. BEFETEL, AND MYRNA NISAY, PETITIONERS, VS. DR. GLORY V. BALTAZAR,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] under Rule 45 of the 1997 ...
...DELOS REYES, DALE Y. NOVAL, WINNIE T. REFI, ZENAIDA LAO, AND DAISY N. MORALES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When an applicant in the registration of property proves his or her open, continuous, exclusive, ...
...PHILIPPINES AS ING BANK N.V. MANILA BRANCH, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Qualified taxpayers with pending tax cases may still avail themselves of the tax amnesty program ...
...SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY, INC.), FASTECH MICROASSEMBLY & TEST, INC., FASTECH ELECTRONIQUE, INC., AND
FASTECH PROPERTIES, INC., RESPONDENTS. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: Courts will not render judgment on a moot and
academic case unless any of the ...
...[G.R. No. 208212] REPUBLIC REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Upon execution, this Court's decision cannot be amended by the trial court or the ...
[ G.R. No. 189509, November 23, 2015 ] 773 Phil. 289 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...ELPIDIO AND ROSE VIOLET PARAS, SPOUSES JESUS AND MA. CONSUELO PARAS AND VICTORIA PARAS,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The central issue in this case is whether an agreement between a secured creditor and ...
...ESTELITA CO WONG, BENNY H. WONG, ARSENIO CHUA, SONNY CHUA, AND WONG YAN TAK,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: As a general rule, a corporation has a separate and distinct personality from those who ...
...PASCUAL AND ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL OF GENERAL TRIAS, CAVITE, INC., PETITIONERS, VS. LAURITA CUSTODIO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the May 25, 2011 Decision ...
...IN- FACT, REUBEN CAPILI ECHAVES, PETITIONERS, VS. ANATOLIA TANSAY AS SUBSTITUTED BY LILIAN YAP,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The Court of Appeals' power to receive evidence to resolve factual issues in cases falling ...
...RAFAEL P. DELOS SANTOS, CORAZON G. CORPUZ, DANILO C. JAVIER, AND JIMMY B. SARONA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The exoneration of public officers by the Ombudsman in a charge alleging grave misconduct and ...
...MARCELINO L. GALO, ARTEMIO ABARQUEZ, AUGUSTO B. LAWAN, ADOLFO L. GALO AND EDUARDO R.
ERMITA HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-
TAKERS.HTML, J.: A judgment approving the subdivision of a parcel of land does not preclude other parties ...
...REBESENCIO, MONTASSAH B. SACAR-ADIONG, ROUEN RUTH A. CRISTOBAL AND LORAINE S. SCHNEIDER-CRUZ,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: All Filipinos are entitled to the protection of the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. This ...
...190390] MANGGAGAWA NG KOMUNIKASYON SA PILIPINAS, PETITIONER, VS. PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE COMPANY INCORPORATED,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An employer's declaration of redundancy becomes a valid and authorized cause for dismissal when ...
...GUIMBA, NUEVA ECIJA, MRS. PRISCILLA ESPINOSA, * AND NUEVA ECIJA PROVINCIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
FLORO FLORENDO, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An allegation of conspiracy to add a new accused without changing the prosecution's
theory ...
...PIÑAS CITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL STATISTICS
OFFICE, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Judicial recognition of a foreign divorce requires that the national law of the foreign spouse
...
[ G.R. Nos. 236577 and 236597, August 15, 2018 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. Nos. 2
...THE MAKATI CITY REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 143, AND PHILIPPINE GAMING AND MANAGEMENT
CORPORATION, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Absent the showing of an existing right to be protected, a party's application for ...
...IMELDA "IMEE" R. MARCOS-MANOTOC, GREGORIO MA. ARANETA III, AND IRENE R. MARCOS ARANETA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition [1] for certiorari assailing the Sandiganbayan's cancellation of a notice ...
...OF QUEZON CITY, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD NG QUEZON CITY, AND CITY MAYOR OF QUEZON CITY,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A government instrumentality exercising corporate powers is not liable for the payment of real property
...
...SOHO, GRACE DELA PEÑA-REYES, JOHN OLIVER T. MANALASTAS, JOHN DOES AND JANE DOES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The main issue in this case is whether there is probable cause to charge respondents ...
...PETITIONERS, VS. OSCAR ANGLO, SR., AND ANGLO AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION, REPRESENTED BY OSCAR
ANGLO, JR., RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The Assurance Fund is part of our property registration system covered by Presidential
Decree No. ...
[ G.R. No. 170458, November 23, 2015 ] 773 Phil. 179 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...TATLONGHARI, DOMINGO P. UY, GUILLERMO P. UY, HINOSAN MOTORS CORPORATION, AND WESTERN
GUARANTY CORPORATION, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The notation "in trust for" or "for escrow" that comes with deposited
funds indicates that ...
...BAYANI F. FERNANDO, PETITIONERS, VS. CITY ADVERTISING VENTURES CORPORATION, REPRESENTED BY
DEXTER Y. LIM, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: For a writ of preliminary injunction to be issued, the applicant must show, by prima
...
...ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, INC., PETITIONER, VS. VICTOR S. LIMLINGAN AND EMMANUEL A. LEYCO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: For resolution are Petitions for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the Decision [2] dated January ...
...RESPONDENT. [G.R. No. 202412] DATUKAN M. GUIANI PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The rules on competitive public bidding and those concerning the disbursement of public funds are ...
...OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE GOVERNOR OF BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
(BSP), RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The grant of an informer's reward for the discovery, conviction, and punishment of tax ...
...PETITIONERS, VS. LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION
BOARD, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A perceived abuse cannot be cured by an abuse. Administrative agencies, such as the
Department ...
...BOARD, JOSE ANTONIO R. LEE, ATTY. VENANCIO C. REYES, JR., AND NESTOR P. TINIO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An appeal of the outright dismissal of a petition for certiorari against an interlocutory order ...
...VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, INC., REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT ANTONIO GUERRERO, AND THE REGISTER OF
DEEDS, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-FOR-
2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: In contract interpretation, courts must first determine whether a stipulation is ambiguous or
susceptible of ...
...OMBUDSMAN FOR LUZON, ROBERTO RICALDE, MODESTO DE LEON, ALICIA MANGUBAT, AND LENELITA
BALBOA, PROMULGATED: RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Orders and decisions of the Office of the Ombudsman in criminal cases
may be elevated ...
...PIEDAD, ALI PIEDAD, AND LEE PIEDAD, PETITIONERS, VS. CANDELARIA LINEHAN BOBILLES AND MARIANO
BOBILLES, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Courts should take to heart the principle of equity if the strict application of the ...
...CHAPTER/GEORGE EMATA, DOMINGO REBANCOS, NELSON BERINA, ROBERTO TIRAO, AMADO VILLOTE, AND
BIENVENIDO FELINA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Under Proclamation No. 50, Series of 1986, [1] no employer-employee
relationship is created by ...
...BY THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, V. CE LUZON GEOTHERMAL POWER COMPANY, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The 120-day and 30-day reglementary periods under Section 112(C) of the National ...
...CECILIO G. ABENION, AND 1,842 OTHER PLAINTIFFS IN CIVIL CASE NO. 95-45,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Courts can neither amend nor modify the terms and conditions of a compromise validly entered ...
...DECEASED PARTY, JULIANA S. MAGAT, PETITIONERS, VS. TANTRADE CORPORATION AND PABLO S. BORJA, JR.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Petitioners in this case substituted as heirs for a deceased party. They crossed islands to ...
...CAMP AGUINALDO CAMP COMMANDER, AND LT. COL. HAROLD CABUNOC, AFP PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE CHIEF,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: We resolve a Petition to Cite for Indirect Contempt [1] filed by petitioner Atty. Herminio ...
...MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., SAGE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD.,
AND ALBERTO C. ALVINA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The clause "or for three (3) months for every year of the unexpired term,
whichever ...
...NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE AIRLINES, INC., AVELINO L. ZAPANTA, AND CESAR B.
LAMBERTE, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The employer has the burden of proving that the dismissal of its employees is with ...
...OLIVO, ALICIA O. SALAZAR, ANITA O. ORDONO, ANGELITA O. LIM, AND ADELFA O. ESPINAS,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When the taking of private property is no longer for a public purpose, the expropriation ...
...THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 12, CEBU CITY ESTELA ALMA SINGCO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The Philippine legal system's framework for the protection of indigenous peoples was never intended ...
[ G.R. Nos. 206438 and 206458, July 31, 2018 ] EN BANC [ G.R. Nos. 206438 and
...SANDIGANBAYAN, FIFTH DIVISION, QUEZON CITY; OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN; AND PEOPLE OF THE
PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Every accused has the rights to due process and to speedy disposition of cases.
Inordinate ...
...R. MALVAR, PETITIONER, VS. MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY, VICENTE MONTERO, MR. BONDOC, AND MR.
BAYONA, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A distribution utility is mandated to strictly comply with the legal requisites before
disconnecting an ...
...IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD
(DARAB), RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Procedural rules must be faithfully followed and dutifully enforced. Still, their application
should not amount ...
...ABOITIZ AND MARIA CRISTINA CABARRUS, JOSE MARIA MORAZA, AND ERNESTO ABOITIZ AND ISABEL
ABOITIZ, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves two (2) Petitions for Review on Certiorari [1] assailing the Court of Appeals' ...
...CORPORATION, RODOLFO M. CUENCA, MANUEL I. TINIO, CUENCA INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND
UNIVERSAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION, RESPONDENTS. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: A condition shall be deemed fulfilled
when the obligor voluntarily prevents its fulfilment and a ...
[ G.R. No. 174379, August 31, 2016 ] 794 Phil. 97 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE DHUECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PATENTS), AND THERAPHARMA, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A patent is granted to provide rights and protection to the inventor after an invention ...
...CORPORATION, RODOLFO M. CUENCA, MANUEL I. TINIO, CUENCA INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND
UNIVERSAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION, RESPONDENTS. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: A condition shall be deemed fulfilled
when the obligor voluntarily prevents its fulfilment and a ...
[ G.R. No. 174379, August 31, 2016 ] 794 Phil. 97 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE DHUECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PATENTS), AND THERAPHARMA, INC.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A patent is granted to provide rights and protection to the inventor after an invention ...
...SPOUSE, NINFA LAMISTOZA-ENTAPA, FRANKLIN G. ENTAPA, MARINA E. SCHACHT, AND ELVIRA G. ENTAPA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The Constitution requires that a court must state the factual and legal grounds on which ...
[ A.M. No. P-16-3459 [Formerly OCA IPI No. 13-4119-P], June 21, 2016 ] 787 Phi
...IV, OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT [OCC], REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, ANTIPOLO CITY, RIZAL,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Sheriffs play an important role in the effective and efficient administration of our justice system. ...
...THE PENSION AND GRATUITY MANAGEMENT CENTER (PGMC) OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A writ of execution lies against the pension benefits of a retired officer of the ...
...74 OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF OLONGAPO CITY, AND MARILOU LAUDE Y SERDONCILLO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: This resolves a Petition for Certiorari [1] praying that the Resolutions dated January 27, 2015 ...
[ G.R. No. 197597, April 08, 2015 ] 757 PHIL. 630 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No.
...OTHER PERSONS ACTING ON HIS BEHALF AND/OR HAVING CUSTODY OF DATUKAN MALANG SALIBO,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Habeas corpus is the proper remedy for a person deprived of liberty due to mistaken ...
[ G.R. No. 174202, April 07, 2015 ] 757 PHIL. 454 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 174202,
...OF VALLADOLID, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL; AND HENRY L. JORDAN AND/OR HLJ CONSTRUCTION AND
ENTERPRISE, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Republic Act No. 8975 does not sanction splitting a cause of action in order for ...
[ G.R. No. 208293, December 10, 2014 ] 749 PHIL. 948 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...CARMELITA S. SANTOS, REYME L. SANTOS, ANGEL L. SANTOS, BUENVENIDO L. SANTOS, ET AL.,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The standard of diligence required of banks is higher than the degree of diligence of ...
...DE VERA, PETITIONERS, VS. HEIRS OF GABINO T. VILLANOZA, REPRESENTED BY BONIFACIO A. VILLANOZA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, the landowner may retain a maximum of five (3) ...
...DE VERA, PETITIONERS, VS. HEIRS OF GABINO T. VILLANOZA, REPRESENTED BY BONIFACIO A. VILLANOZA,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, the landowner may retain a maximum of five (3) ...
...OF INVESTIGATING PROSECUTORS, AND RAUL M. GONZALEZ, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF JUSTICE,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Upon filing of an information in court, trial court judges must determine the existence or ...
...U. SANTOS, SIMON MARCE, JR., JOEL F. SALINEL, BEBIANA SAN PEDRO, AND MARINA SANTOS,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: When a motion to dismiss is filed, only allegations of ultimate facts are hypothetically admitted. ...
[ G.R. No. 158836, September 30, 2015 ] 770 PHIL. 465 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R.
...R. No. 160778] SUNRISE GARDEN CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. FIRST ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, INC., RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A person who is not a party in the main action cannot be the subject ...
...L. CALO, PRESIDING JUDGE OF BRANCH 211 OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, MANDALUYONG CITY,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: A disbarred lawyer's name cannot be part of a firm's name. A lawyer ...
...POWER CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, POWER SECTOR ASSETS & LIABILITIES MANAGEMENT AND
PSALM BOARD DIRECTORS, RESPONDENTS. DECISIONLEONEN, J.: A petition for injunction under Section 78 of the
Electric Power Industry Reform Act of ...
[ G.R. No. 109645, January 21, 2015 ] 751 Phil. 52 SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No
...CAPACITY AS PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF QUEZON CITY, BRANCH 216,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: These consolidated cases involve matters that have long been settled by this court. However, petitioner
...
[ G.R. No. 125346, November 11, 2014 ] 746 PHIL. 433 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 1253
...R. No. 165499] LA SUERTE CIGAR & CIGARETTE FACTORY, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL
REVENUE, RESPONDENT. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-CASES-
FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: These cases involve the taxability of stemmed leaf tobacco imported and locally purchased
by cigarette ...
...OR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES AND MEGA INTEGRATED AGRO-LIVESTOCK FARM CORPORATION PRESIDENT ERWIN
BRYAN SEE * , RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, requires
prior authorization from ...
...R. No. 186570] SUSANA B. CABAHUG, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SANDIGANBAYAN,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The Commission on Audit is the guardian of public funds with the mandate to review ...
[ G.R. No. 186432, March 12, 2019 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 186432, March 12, 2019
...BEDUYA, RIS B. ABUCAY-BUANTE, ELVER B. ABUCAY, REDELISA ABUCAY-AGUSTIN, RHOTA B. ABUCAY,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The jurisdiction over the administrative implementation of agrarian laws exclusively belongs to the
Department of ...
[ G.R. No. 187257, February 07, 2017 ] 805 Phil. 294 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 1872
...ELERIA, MELITO B. LUPANGCO, NAPOCOR EMPLOYEES CONSOLIDATED UNION AND NAPOCOR EMPLOYEES
AND WORKERS UNION, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-
DECIDED-CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The implementation of Republic Act No. 6758 resulted in the
integration of all allowances previously ...
...AND JUANITO K. AMPAGUEY, IN HIS CAPACITY AS REGISTRAR OF DEEDS OF BAGUIO CITY,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Land registration cases that only resolve the propriety of the results of a resurvey of ...
[ G.R. No. 202781, January 10, 2017 ] 803 Phil. 36 EN BANC [ G.R. No. 202781
...ABC REPRESENTATIVE, AND HON. MARIE CAMILLE C. MANANSALA, IN HER CAPACITY AS SKF
REPRESENTATIVE, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Parties must comply with the doctrines on hierarchy of courts and exhaustion of
administrative remedies. ...
...MALIBIRAN, ORLANDO C. MALIBIRAN, RICARDO LLAMOSO AND SANTA DIMAYUGA, REPRESENTED BY JOSE C.
BASCONILLO, RESPONDENTS. HTTPS://WWW.PROJECTJURISPRUDENCE.COM/2019/08/LEONEN-DECIDED-
CASES-FOR-2020-BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: Republic Act No. 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law generally
covers all public and ...
...JERRY MONTELIBANO, PETITIONERS, VS. UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORPORATION, SUGAR DIVISION-SOUTHERN
NEGROS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SONEDCO),
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: An employer who refuses to bargain with the union and tries to restrict its bargaining ...
...J ., no part in view of the concurrence of his spouse in the assailed CA decision; Leonen , J ., designated Additional Member per
Raffle dated February 29, 2016.) Very truly yours, (Sgd.) WILFREDO V. ...
[ G.R. No. 215988, April 10, 2019 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 215988, April 10, 2019
...PRIME HOLDINGS AND SM SUPERMALLS, AND THEIR OFFICERS AND AGENTS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF,
BAR-TAKERS.HTML, J.: The depth, quality, and complexity of our forests' biodiversity is a marker of humanity's ...

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