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— Constitutional Law —

Heirs of Moreno v. Mactan Airport G.R. No. 156273. October 15, 2003 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

January 26, 2018

  FACTS: Petitioners owned (2) parcels of land. In 1949 MCIAA wanted to lots of petitioners for the proposed expansion of Lahug Airport. To entice the landowners to cede their properties, the government assured them that they could repurchase their lands once Lahug Airport was closed or its operations transferred to Mactan Airport. On December… Read More Heirs of Moreno v. Mactan Airport G.R. No. 156273. October 15, 2003 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

— Constitutional Law —

Republic/NPC v. Sps. Libunao G.R. No. 166553 July 30, 2009 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

January 26, 2018

FACTS: This is an action for Eminent Domain filed by the plaintiff National Power Corporation. The plaintiff is seeking to expropriate properties of respondents in order to construct and maintain its Transmission Line Project for public purpose, hence, the need to acquire an easement of right- of- way over the affected portions of the above-described parcels… Read More Republic/NPC v. Sps. Libunao G.R. No. 166553 July 30, 2009 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

— Constitutional Law —

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZAR TOMAQUIN G.R. No. 133188 July 23, 2004 Bill of Rights, Rights of an Accused

January 26, 2018

FACTS: Elizar Tomaquin was found by the lower Court to be guilty of the crime of murder of Jaquelyn Tatoy beyond reasonable doubt. Petitioner avers that the trial Court erred when it convicted him on the basis of his uncounselled confession. The Court is confronted with the issue of the admissibility of an extrajudicial confession.… Read More PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZAR TOMAQUIN G.R. No. 133188 July 23, 2004 Bill of Rights, Rights of an Accused

— Constitutional Law —

TABASA v. CA G.R. No. 125793 August 29, 2006 Citizenship, Repatriation

January 26, 2018

FACTS:   Petitioner Joevanie Tabasa was a natural-born citizen of the Philippines. When he was seven years old, petitioner acquired American citizenship after his father became a naturalized citizen of the United States. When Petitioner came to the Philippines as a “balikbayan”, he was arrested and detained by an agent of the Bureau of Immigration and… Read More TABASA v. CA G.R. No. 125793 August 29, 2006 Citizenship, Repatriation

— Remedial Law —

BPI vs. SPS SANTIAGO G.R. No. 169116 March 28, 2007 Jurisdiction, Service of Summons

January 26, 2018

FACTS:  Petitioner BPI is a banking institution duly organized and existing as such under the Philippine laws. Private respondent Centrogen, Inc. (Centrogen) is a domestic corporation engaged in pharmaceutical business, represented in this act by its President, Edwin Santiago, son of private respondents Spouses Ireneo M. Santiago and Liwanag P. Santiago. On several occasions, private… Read More BPI vs. SPS SANTIAGO G.R. No. 169116 March 28, 2007 Jurisdiction, Service of Summons

— Constitutional Law —

Antonio v. Reyes G.R. No. 155800 March 10, 2006 Article XV of the Constitution, The Family

January 25, 2018

FACTS: In 1990, Leo married Marie, the latter being ten years his senior. In 1993, Leo filed to annul the marriage due to Marie’s Psychological Incapacity. Leo claimed that Marie persistently lied about herself, the people around her, her occupation, income, educational attainment and other events or things. She would claim that she is a… Read More Antonio v. Reyes G.R. No. 155800 March 10, 2006 Article XV of the Constitution, The Family

— Constitutional Law, Taxation —

PETRON vs. TIANGCO G.R. No. 158881 April 16, 2008 Taxation, LGC

January 16, 2018

FACTS: Petron maintains a depot or bulk plant at the Navotas Fishport Complex, and through that depot, it has engaged in the selling of diesel fuels to vessels used in commercial fishing in and around Manila Bay. Petron received a letter from the office of Navotas Mayor, respondent Toby Tiangco, wherein the corporation was assessed… Read More PETRON vs. TIANGCO G.R. No. 158881 April 16, 2008 Taxation, LGC

— Labor Law —

UNIVERSAL ROBINA vs. CATAPANG et al. G.R. No. 164736 October 14, 2005 Labor, Employer-Employee Relationship

January 16, 2018

FACTS: The individual respondents were hired by the petitioner company on various dates from 1991 to 1993 to work at its duck farm in Laguna. The respondents were hired under an employment contract which provided for a five-month period. After the expiration of the said employment contracts, the petitioner company would renew them and re-employ… Read More UNIVERSAL ROBINA vs. CATAPANG et al. G.R. No. 164736 October 14, 2005 Labor, Employer-Employee Relationship

— Remedial Law —

ATIENZA vs. BOARD OF MEDICINE and EDITHA SIOSON G.R. No. 177407 February 9, 2011 Admissibility of Evidence

January 15, 2018

FACTS: Due to her lumbar pains, private respondent Editha Sioson went to Rizal Medical Center for check-up. The tests revealed that her right kidney is normal. It was ascertained, however, that her left kidney is non-functioning and non-visualizing. Thus, she underwent kidney operation. On February 18, 2000, private respondent’s husband, filed a complaint for gross… Read More ATIENZA vs. BOARD OF MEDICINE and EDITHA SIOSON G.R. No. 177407 February 9, 2011 Admissibility of Evidence

— Criminal Law —

People vs. Galacgac CA 54 O.G. 1027 Criminal Law, Generality principle in Criminal Law

January 11, 2018

FACTS: Enrique Galacgac, a naturalized American Citizen was accused of attempted parricide with physical serious injuries in Criminal Case NO. 19292, two separate charges of attempted homicide, and illegal possession of firearms as a result of an indiscriminate shooting in Sta. Cruz, Manila. After trial Enrique was convicted for attempted parricide with physical serious injuries,… Read More People vs. Galacgac CA 54 O.G. 1027 Criminal Law, Generality principle in Criminal Law