Category: Remedial Law

— Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Acharon v. People G.R. No. 224946, November 09, 2021, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, R.A. 9262, Constitutional Rights of the Accused

January 5, 2026

FACTS: Petitioner Christian Acharon was charged for violation of Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. (R.A.) 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (VAWC Law) for allegedly causing mental or emotional anguish, public ridicule or humiliation to his wife AAA, by denying financial support to the said complainant. Christian pleaded not guilty… Read More Acharon v. People G.R. No. 224946, November 09, 2021, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, R.A. 9262, Constitutional Rights of the Accused

— Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Puguon v. People G.R. No. 257683, October 21, 2024 Scatter-shot Warrants, Validity of Search Warrants, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, Admissibility of Evidence

January 4, 2026

FACTS: Search Warrant No. 0015-2019 was issued by the RTC against petitioner Jimmy B. Puguon, Jr. upon the finding that there are good and sufficient reasons to believe that Puguon has in his direct possession and control one (1) M16 riffle [sic]; one (1) cal. 45 pistol; one (1) cal. 38 revolver; 2 handgrenades [sic]… Read More Puguon v. People G.R. No. 257683, October 21, 2024 Scatter-shot Warrants, Validity of Search Warrants, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, Admissibility of Evidence

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Sama Hinupas vs. People, G.R. No. 224469, January 5, 2021, Malum in se, Malum Prohibitum, Evidence Beyond Reasonable Doubt

January 3, 2026

FACTS: Petitioner Diosdado Sama y Hinupas, et al. were charged for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 705 as amended, for allegedly conspiring in cutting a Dita tree with the use of unregistered power chainsaw. On arraignment, all accused pleaded not guilty. On the part of the defense, witness Barangay Captain Aceveda testified that on March… Read More Sama Hinupas vs. People, G.R. No. 224469, January 5, 2021, Malum in se, Malum Prohibitum, Evidence Beyond Reasonable Doubt

— Remedial Law —

Paderanga vs. Buissan, GR. No. 49475, September 28, 1993 Venue of Actions, Recovery of Possession of Real Property

December 30, 2025

FACTS: Sometime in 1973, petitioner JORGE C. PADERANGA and private respondent ELUMBA INDUSTRIES COMPANY, entered into an oral contract of lease for the use of a commercial space within a building owned by petitioner in Ozamiz City.  The lease was for an indefinite period although the rent of P150.00 per month was paid on a… Read More Paderanga vs. Buissan, GR. No. 49475, September 28, 1993 Venue of Actions, Recovery of Possession of Real Property

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

People vs. Eddie Manansala, G.R. No.233104, September 2, 2020 CCTV, Rules on Electronic Evidence, Murder, Treachery, Circumstantial Evidence

May 28, 2025

FACTS: Accused-appellant Eddie Manansala  On November 2, 2013, at around 8 o’clock in the evening, brothers Edward and Elmer Reyes were in front of their rented apartment owned by the victim Armando Ramos who also resides there, when suddenly they heard a gunshot inside the house. Edward then saw Manansala facing towards the direction of… Read More People vs. Eddie Manansala, G.R. No.233104, September 2, 2020 CCTV, Rules on Electronic Evidence, Murder, Treachery, Circumstantial Evidence

— Civil Law, Remedial Law —

Moreno v. Kahn G.R. No. 217744, July 30, 2018 Family Code, Earnest Effort Requirement, Motu Proprio Dismissal of Complaint, Condition Precedent

April 30, 2025

FACTS: Since May 1998, petitioner Jose Z. Moreno and his family, as lessees, have been occupying two (2) parcels of land covered by TCT Nos. 181516 and 181517 (subject lands) co-owned by his full-blooded sister, respondent Consuelo Moreno Kahn­Haire and her children, Rene, Luis, Philippe, and Claudine. In 2003, respondents offered to sell to Jose… Read More Moreno v. Kahn G.R. No. 217744, July 30, 2018 Family Code, Earnest Effort Requirement, Motu Proprio Dismissal of Complaint, Condition Precedent

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Daayata v. People G.R. No. 205745, March 8, 2017 Corpus Delicti, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt 

January 10, 2024

FACTS: Petitioners Capistrano Daayata, Dexter Salisi, and Bregido Malacat, Jr. were charged with frustrated murder. Upon arraignment, all three accused, now petitioners, pleaded not guilty. Trial then ensued. According to the prosecution, on December 16, 1995, at about 6:00 p.m., Bahian went to the house of Kagawad Abalde to report to Kagawad Abalde a violent… Read More Daayata v. People G.R. No. 205745, March 8, 2017 Corpus Delicti, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt 

— Criminal Law, Remedial Law —

Casilag v. People G.R. No. 213523, March 18, 2021 Presumption of Innocence, Section 21 of R.A. No. 9165 (Acquitted)

January 2, 2024

FACTS: On April 16, 2010, PO1 Ramos and company, of the San Pedro Municipal Police Station were conducting a monitoring and surveillance operation of persons involved in illegal drug activities in Barangay Cuyab, Gitna, San Pedro, Laguna, after receiving information that illegal drugs were being sold thereat rampantly. While walking towards an alley, PO1 Ramos… Read More Casilag v. People G.R. No. 213523, March 18, 2021 Presumption of Innocence, Section 21 of R.A. No. 9165 (Acquitted)

— Civil Law, Remedial Law —

SANTIAGO v. JORNACION G.R. No. 230049. October 06, 2021 Paternity and Filiation, DNA Evidence Rule, Family Code, Best Interest of the Child Principle

September 20, 2023

FACTS: Bernie Santiago, claiming to be the biological father of Sofia, filed a petition with the RTC which sought to establish his paternity with Sofia and to have the City Civil Registrar of Marikina City correct some entries in Sofia’s Birth Certificate.  He averred that Sofia was the fruit of his romantic relationship with Magdalena… Read More SANTIAGO v. JORNACION G.R. No. 230049. October 06, 2021 Paternity and Filiation, DNA Evidence Rule, Family Code, Best Interest of the Child Principle

— Civil Law, Remedial Law —

Casupanan v. Laroya G.R. No. 145391, August 26, 2002 Independent Civil Action, Forum-Shopping, Culpa Aquiliana

September 5, 2023

FACTS: Two vehicles, one driven by respondent Mario Laroya and the other owned by petitioner Roberto Capitulo and driven by petitioner Avelino Casupanan, figured in an accident.  As a result, two cases were filed with the MCTC of Capas, Tarlac.  Laroya filed a criminal case against Casupanan for reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property,… Read More Casupanan v. Laroya G.R. No. 145391, August 26, 2002 Independent Civil Action, Forum-Shopping, Culpa Aquiliana