— Criminal Law —

IN RE: CORRECTION/ADJUSTMENT OF PENALTY PURSUANT TO R.A. NO. 10951, IN RELATION TO HERNAN v. SANDIGANBAYAN G.R. No. 240347, August 14, 2018 Penalties

June 19, 2021

FACTS: This is a Petition for Release, praying for the immediate release of Samuel Saganib y Lutong (petitioner) pursuant to the provisions of R.A. No. 109512 and this Court’s ruling in Hernan v. Sandiganbayan. Petitioner was convicted of the crime of Estafa under Article 315, paragraph 2(a) of the RPC for pretending to be a… Read More IN RE: CORRECTION/ADJUSTMENT OF PENALTY PURSUANT TO R.A. NO. 10951, IN RELATION TO HERNAN v. SANDIGANBAYAN G.R. No. 240347, August 14, 2018 Penalties

— Taxation —

QATAR AIRWAYS COMPANY WITH LIMITED LIABILITY v. CIR G.R. No. 238914, June 08, 2020 Late Payment of Taxes, Abatement of Tax Liability, Surcharges

June 18, 2021

FACTS: On November 30, 2011, Qatar Airways Company with Limited Liability (petitioner) filed, through the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) of the BIR, its 2nd Quarterly Income Tax Return (ITR) for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2012 and paid the corresponding tax due thereon in the amount of P29,540,836.00. The said filing was… Read More QATAR AIRWAYS COMPANY WITH LIMITED LIABILITY v. CIR G.R. No. 238914, June 08, 2020 Late Payment of Taxes, Abatement of Tax Liability, Surcharges

— Constitutional Law, Election Law —

Santos v. COMELEC G.R. No. 235058 and G.R. NO. 235064 September 04, 2018 Nuisance Candidate, Election Law, COMELEC

June 15, 2021

FACTS: Respondent Jennifer Antiquera Roxas filed a certificate of candidacy (COC) for the position of member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the First District of Pasay City for the May 9, 2016 National and Local Elections. Subsequently, she filed a petition for disqualification against Rosalie Isles Roxas before the COMELEC praying that the latter be… Read More Santos v. COMELEC G.R. No. 235058 and G.R. NO. 235064 September 04, 2018 Nuisance Candidate, Election Law, COMELEC

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

ARROYO v. DE LIMA, G.R. No. 199046, April 17, 2018 The Right to Travel

June 10, 2021

FACTS: On May 25, 2010, then Acting DOJ Secretary Alberto C. Agra issued the assailed DOJ Circular No. 41, which consolidated DOJ Circular Nos. 17 and 18. DOJ Circular No. 17 prescribes the rules and regulations governing the issuance of Hold Departure Orders (HDOs), while DOJ Circular No. 18 prescribes the rules and regulations governing… Read More ARROYO v. DE LIMA, G.R. No. 199046, April 17, 2018 The Right to Travel

— Constitutional Law —

Estrada v. Sandiganbayan G.R. No. 217682, July 17, 2018 Ex Post Facto Law, Bill of Rights

June 7, 2021

FACTS: On September 11, 2013, Benhur K. Luy, Merlina P. Sunas, Gertrudes K. Luy, Nova Kay Badal Macalintal, Elena S. Abundo and Avelina C. Lingo (whistleblowers) executed their Pinagsamang Sinumpaang Salaysay in which they revealed the details of the Pork Barrel Scam that involved the misuse or illegal diversion by certain legislators of their allocations… Read More Estrada v. Sandiganbayan G.R. No. 217682, July 17, 2018 Ex Post Facto Law, Bill of Rights

— Criminal Law —

People v. Dicto Arpa and Maalum Arpa G.R. No. L-26789. April 25, 1969 Aggravating Circumstance of a conflagration, shipwreck, earthquake, epidemic, or other calamity or misfortune

June 5, 2021

FACTS: Having boarded a motor banca owned by Epimaco Mola, together with other passengers bound for Talicud Island, Davao, and once the motor banca was in the middle of the sea and when it developed engine trouble, the accused, conspiring together and helping one another, with intent to steal the motor banca and by means… Read More People v. Dicto Arpa and Maalum Arpa G.R. No. L-26789. April 25, 1969 Aggravating Circumstance of a conflagration, shipwreck, earthquake, epidemic, or other calamity or misfortune

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Career Executive Service Board v. Commission on Audit G.R. No. 212348 June 19, 2018 Legislative Department, Appropriation and Re-alignment, COA

June 4, 2021

FACTS:  Petitioner CESB granted to its officials and employees various monetary benefits in CY 2002 and CY 2003 pursuant to Section 2, Article V of the Collective Negotiation Agreement it had entered into with the Samahan ng Kawaning Nagkakaisasa Diwa, Gawa at Nilalayon (SANDIGAN), a duly accredited organization of its employees. Upon post-audit, respondent the… Read More Career Executive Service Board v. Commission on Audit G.R. No. 212348 June 19, 2018 Legislative Department, Appropriation and Re-alignment, COA

— Civil Law —

Republic v. Heirs of Ignacio Daquer G.R. No. 193657, EN BANC, September 04, 2018, J. Leonen Public Land Act, Classification of Lands of the Public Domain as Alienable and Disposable

May 31, 2021

FACTS: On October 22, 1933, Ignacio Daquer, married to Fernanda Abela, applied for a homestead patent grant over Lot No. H-19731, situated at Brgy. Corong-Corong, Centro, Bacuit, Palawan. Daquer lodged Homestead Application No. 197317 before the Bureau of Lands, now Land Management Bureau. On September 3, 1936, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, by… Read More Republic v. Heirs of Ignacio Daquer G.R. No. 193657, EN BANC, September 04, 2018, J. Leonen Public Land Act, Classification of Lands of the Public Domain as Alienable and Disposable

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Balag v. Senate G.R. No. 234608 July 03, 2018 Power of Contempt of the Senate during Inquiries in Aid of Legislation

May 30, 2021

FACTS: On September 17, 2017, Horacio Castillo III,a first year law student of the UST, died allegedly due to hazing conducted by the Aegis Juris Fraternity. On September 19, 2017, SR No. 504,was filed by Senator Zubiri condemning the death of Horacio III and directing the appropriate Senate Committee to conduct an investigation, in aid… Read More Balag v. Senate G.R. No. 234608 July 03, 2018 Power of Contempt of the Senate during Inquiries in Aid of Legislation

— Criminal Law —

People of the Philippines v. Pastores,et al G.R. No. L-29800, August 31, 1971 Rape

May 29, 2021

FACTS: Complainant Minda V. Reyes testified that in the evening of August 5, 1966, she attended the coronation ceremony held at the St. Mary’s College in Nueva Vizcaya where she was then a 4th year BSE Student. The affair ended at about 11:30 in the evening, and she left the school with her boyfriend Augusto… Read More People of the Philippines v. Pastores,et al G.R. No. L-29800, August 31, 1971 Rape