Supreme Court Decisions for January 2015

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JURISPRUDENCE JANUARY 2015

• Conchita Bahala Vs. Cirilo Duca, Sheriff III, MTCC, Br. 1, Cagayan De Oro City
  A.M. No. P-08-2465. January 12, 2015
• Neil B. Aguilar and Ruben Calimbas Vs. Lightbringers Credit Cooperative
  G.R. No. 209605. January 12, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Ramil Doria and Rommel Castro y Carlos
  G.R. No. 212196. January 12, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Manolito Opiana y Tanel
  G.R. No. 200797. January 12, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Arnaldo Bosito y Chavenia
  G.R. No. 209346. January 12, 2015
• NFF Industrial Corporation Vs. G & L Associates Brokerage and/or Gerardo Trinidad
  G.R. No. 178169. January 12, 2015
• Gary Fantastico and Rolando Villanueva Vs. Elpidio Malicse, Sr. and People of the Philippines
  G.R. No. 190912. January 12, 2015
• Saint Mary Crusade to Alleviate Poverty of Brethren Foundation, Inc. Vs. Hon. Teodoro T. Riel, acting Presding Judge, Regional Trial Court, respondent, University of the Philippines
  G.R. No. 176508. January 12, 2015
• Ruben Manalang, et al. Vs. Spouses Bienvenido and Mercedes Bacani
  G.R. No. 156995. January 12, 2015
• Yinlu Bicol Mining Corporation Vs. Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corporation
  G.R. No. 207942. January 12, 2015
• Antonio S. Ascaño, Jr., et al. Vs. Presiding Judge Jose S. Jacinto, Jr., Regional Trial Court, Branch 45, San Jose Occidental Mindoro
  A.M. No. RTJ-15-2405. January 12, 2015
• Eastern Shipping Line, Inc. Vs. BPI/MS Insurance Corp., & Mitsu Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
  G.R. No. 182864. January 12, 2015
• Republic of the Philippines, represented by the National Power Corporation Vs. Heirs of Saturnina Borbon
  G.R. No. 165354. January 12, 2015
• Marilen G. Soliman Vs. Atty. Ditas Lerios-Amboy
  A.C. No. 10568. January 13, 2015
• Banco De Oro, Bank of Commerce, China Banking Corporation, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, Philippine Bank of Communications, Philippine Nation Bank, Philippine Veterans Bank and Planters Development Bank Vs. Republic of the Philippines, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Secretary of Finance, Department of Finace, The National Treasurer and Bureau of Treasury
  G.R. No. 198756. January 13, 2015
• The Law Firm of Laguesma Magsalin Consulta and Gastardo Vs. The Commission on Audit and/or Reynaldo A. Villar and Junanito G. Espino, Jr. in his capacities as Chairman and Commissioner, repsectively
  G.R. No. 185544. January 13, 2015
• Fernando W. Chu Vs. Atty. Jose C. Guico, Jr.
  A.C. No. 10573. January 13, 2015
• Maritime Industry Authority Vs. Commission on Audit
  G.R. No. 185812. January 13, 2015

  Concurring Opinion
  J. Brion

• Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Team (Philippines) Energy Corporation (formerly Mirant [Philippines] Energy Corporation)
  G.R. No. 188016. January 14, 2015

  Separate Concurring Opinion
  C.J. Sereno

• Rodrigo Rivera Vs. Spouses Salvador C. Chua and Violeta S. Chua/Spouses Salvador C. Chua and Violeta S. Chua Vs. Rodrigo Rivera
  G.R. Nos. 184458/184472. January 14, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Palmy Tibayan and Rico Z. Puerto
  G.R. Nos. 209655-60. January 14, 2015
• Edmund Sia Vs. Wilfredo Arcenas, Fernando Lopez and Pablo Rafanan
  G.R. Nos. 209672-74. January 14, 2015
• Velerio E. Kalaw Vs. Ma. Elena Fernandez
  G.R. No. 166357. January 14, 2015

  Dissenting Opinion
  J. Del Castillo

• ROHM Apollo Semiconductor Philippines, Inc. Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
  G.R. No. 168950. January 14, 2015
• Alejandro C. Almendras, Jr. Vs. Alexis C. Almendras
  G.R. No. 179491. January 14, 2015
• Noriel R. Montierro Vs. Rickmers Marine Agency Phils., Inc.
  G.R. No. 210634. January 14, 2015
• Ricardo C. Honrado Vs. GMA Network Films, Inc.
  G.R. No. 204702. January 14, 2015
• Republic of the Philippines Vs. Sps. Jose Castura and Castuera
  G.R. No. 203384. January 14, 2015
• Manuel R. Portuguez Vs. People of the Philippines
  G.R. No. 194499. January 14, 2015
• Betty Gepulle-Garbo, represented by Attorney-in-Fact, Minda G. Rosales (now represented by her new Attorney-in-Fact, Gary Lloyd G. Rosales Vs. Spouses Victorey Antonio Garabato and Josephine S. Garabato
  G.R. No. 200013. January 14, 2015
• Ungay Malobago Mines, Inc. Vs. Republic of the Philippines
  G.R. No. 187892. January 14, 2015
• Rommel B. Daraug Vs. KGJS Fleet Management, Manila, Inc., et al.
  G.R. No. 211211. January 14, 2015
• Acratomy S. Guarin Vs. Atty. Christine A.C. Limpin
  A.C. No. 10576. January 14, 2015
• Virgilio C. Briones Vs. Court of Appeals, Special 8th Division and Cash Asia Credit Corporation
  G.R. No. 204444. January 14, 2015
• CBK Power Company Limited Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue/Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. CBK Power Company Limited
  G.R. No. 193383-84/G.R. No. 193407-08. January 14, 2015
• Bank of the Philippine Islands Vs. Spouses David M. Castro and Consuelo B. Castro
  G.R. No. 195272. January 14, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Jeric Pavia y Paliza @ "Jeric" and Juan Buendia y Delos Reyes @ "June"
  G.R. No. 202687. January 14, 2015
• Imelda, Leonardo, Fidelino, Azucena, Josefina, Anita and Sisa, all surnamed Syjuco Vs. Felisa D. Bonifacio and VSD Realty & Development Corporation
  G.R. No. 148748. January 14, 2015
• Sara Lee Philippines, Inc. Vs. Emilinda D. Macatlang, et al./Aris Philippines, Inc. Vs. Emilinda D. Macatlang, et al/Sara Lee Corporation Vs. Emilinda D. Macatlang, et al./Cesar C. Cruz Vs. Emilinda D. Macatlang, et al./Fashion Accessories Phils. Inc. Vs. Emilinda D. Macatlang, et al./Emelinda D. Macatlang, et al. Vs. NLRC, et al.
  G.R. No. 180147/G.R. No. 180148/G.R. No. 180149/G.R. No. 180150/G.R. No. 180319 & G.R. No. 180685. January 14, 2015
• Re:Violation of Rules on Notarial Practice
  A.M. No. 09-6-1-SC. January 21, 2015
• Judge Godofredo B. Abul, Jr. Vs. George E. Viajar, Sheriff IV, Regional Trial Court, Br. 4, Butuan City
  A.M. No. P-11-2940. January 21, 2015
• Spouses Jose O. Gatuslao and Ermila Leonila Limsiaco-Gatuslao Vs. Leo Ray V. Yanson
  G.R. No. 191540. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Domingo Dilla y Paular
  G.R. No. 200333. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Gerardo Enumerable y De Villa
  G.R. No. 207993. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Rakim Minanga y Dumansal
  G.R. No. 202837. January 21, 2015
• The Diocese of Bacolod, represented by the Most. Rev. Bishop Vicente M. Navarra, and The Bishop himself, in his personal capacity Vs. Commission on Elections and the Election Officer of Bacolod City, Atty. Marvil V. Majarucon
  G.R. No. 205728. January 21, 2015

  Separate Concurring Opinion
  J. Carpio, J. Perlas-Bernabe
  
  Dissenting Opinion
  J. Brion

• Dr. Domiciano F. Villahermosa, Sr. Vs. Atty. Isidro L. Caracol
  A.C. No. 7325. January 21, 2015
• Atty. Alicia Risos-Vidal Vs. Commission on Elections and Joseph Ejercito Estrada
  G.R. No. 206666. January 21, 2015

  Separate Opinion
  J. Brion
  
  Concurring Opinion
  J. Mendoza
  
  Dissenting Opinion
  J. Leonen

• Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Vs. Office of the Ombudsman, Field Investigation Office, Office of the Ombudsman, National Bureau of Investigation and Atty. Levito D. Baligod
  G.R. Nos. 212140-41. January 21, 2015

  Dissenting Opinion
  J. Brion, J. Velasco, Jr.
  
  Concurring Opinion
  J. Leonen

• One Shipping Corp., and/or One Shipping Kabushiki Kaisha/Japan Vs. Imelda C. Peñafiel
  G.R. No. 192406. January 21, 2015
• Reynaldo H. Jaylo, William Valenzona and Antonio G. Habalo vs. Sandiganbayan (First Division), People of the Philippines, et al.
  G.R. Nos. 183152-54. January 21, 2015
• Glenn Viñas Vs. Mary Grace Parel-Viñas
  G.R. No. 208790. January 21, 2015
• Unicol Management Services, Inc. Link Marine Pte. Ltd. and/or Victoriano B. Tirol III Vs. Delia Malipot, in behalf of Glicerio Malipot
  G.R. No. 206562. January 21, 2015
• The Honorable Monetary Board and and Gail U. Fule, Director, Supervision and Examination Department II, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  G.R. No. 189571. January 21, 2015
• Manuel Jusayan, et al. Vs. Heirs of Jorge Sombilla, Sr., namely Ma. Corazon Sombilla and children, Ma. Christina R. Sombilla, Stella Marie S. Castro, Jorge R. Sombilla, Jr. and Rosalie S. Lampa
  G.R. No. 163928. January 21, 2015
• Ruks Konsult and Construction Vs. Adworld Sign and Advertising Corporation and Transworld Media Ads, Inc.
  G.R. No. 204866. January 21, 2015
• Office of the Ombudsman Vs. Avelino De Zosa and Bartolome Dela Cruz
  G.R. No. 205433. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Alfredo Morales y Lam
  G.R. No. 206832. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Chi Chan Liu a.k.a. Chan Que and Hui Lao Chung a.k.a. Leofe Senglao
  G.R. No. 189272. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Arnel Balute y Villanueva
  G.R. No. 212932. January 21, 2015
• Rogelio J. Gonzaga Vs. People of the Philippines
  G.R. No. 195671. January 21, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Michael Joson y Rogando
  G.R. No. 206393. January 21, 2015
• Panay Power Corporation (Formerly Avon River Power Holdings Corp.) Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
  G.R. No. 203351. January 21, 2015
• Stronghold Insurance Company Inc. Vs. Spouses Rune and Lea Stroem
  G.R. No. 204689. January 21, 2015
• Flor G. Dayo Vs. Status Maritime Corporation, et al.
  G.R. No. 210660. January 21, 2015
• In the matter of: Save the Supreme Court Judicial Independence Against the Abolition of the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) and Reduction of Autonomy
  UDK-15143. January 21, 2015
• Irene D. Ofilada Vs. Sps. Ruben and Miraflor Andal
  G.R. No. 192270. January 26, 2015
• Augusto M. Aquino Vs. Hon. Ismael P. Casabar, as Presiding Judge RTC-Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Branch 33, and Ma. Ala F. Domingo and Margarita Irene F. Domingo, substituting Heirs of the deceased Angel T. Domingo
  G.R. No. 191470. January 26, 2015
• C.F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc. and Reederei Claus Peter Offen Vs. Clemente M. Perez
  G.R. No. 194885. January 26, 2015
• Kyle Anthony Zabala Vs. People of the Philippines
  G.R. No. 210760. January 26, 2015
• Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Constantino P. Redoña, former Clerk of Court II, Municipal Trial Court, Tanauan, Leyte
  A.M. No. P-14-3194. January 27, 2015
• Joselito F. Tejano Vs. Atty. Benjamin F. Baterina
  A.C. No. 8235. January 27, 2015
• Fortune Life Insurance Company, Inc. Vs. (COA) Proper; COA Regional Office No. VI-Western Visayas; Audit Group LGS-B, Province of Antique; and Provincial Government of Antique
  G.R. No. 213525. January 27, 2015
• Antonio M. Magtalas Vs. Isidro A. Ante, et al.
  G.R. No. 193451. January 28, 2015
• Essencia Q. Manarpiis Vs. Texan Philippine, Inc. Richard Tan and Catherine P. Rialubin-Tan
  G.R. No. 197011. January 28, 2015
• Cheryll Santos Leus Vs. St. Scholastica's College Westgrove and/or Sr. Edna Quiambao, OSB
  G.R. No. 187226. January 28, 2015
• Ai O. Eyana Vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Alain a. Garillos, Celebrity Cruises, Inc. (U.S.A.)
  G.R. No. 193468. January 28, 2015
• Ma. Charito C. Gadia, Ernesto M. Penas, Gemmabelle B. Remo, Lorena S. Quesea, et al. Vs. Skyke Asia, Inc./Chuck Skykes/Mike Hinds/Michael Henderson
  G.R. No. 209499. January 28, 2015
• Narra Nickel Mining and Development Corp., Tesoro Mining and Development, Inc. and McArthur Mining, Inc. Vs. Redmont Consolidated Mines Corp.
  G.R. No. 195580. January 28, 2015

  Dissenting Opinion
  J. Leonen

• Spouses Felisicimo and Zenaida A. Sabijon Vs. Benedict M. De Juan, Sheriff IV, Regional Trial Court, Branch 22, Kabacan, North Cotabato
  A.M. No. P-14-3281. January 28, 2015
• People of the Philippines Vs. Nathaniel Pasion y Dela Cruz a.k.a. "Athan" and Dennis Michael Paz y Sibayan
  G.R. No. 203026. January 28, 2015
• First Optima Realty Corporation Vs. Securitron Security Services Inc.
  G.R. No. 199648. January 28, 2015
• Rodolfo S. Aguilar Vs. Edna G. Siasat
  G.R. No. 200169. January 28, 2015
• Winebrenner & Inigo Insurance Brokers, Inc. Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
  G.R. No. 206526. January 28, 2015

  Dissenting Opinion
  J. Leonen