— Constitutional Law —

Mamiscal v. Abdullah A.M. No. SCC-13-18-J July 1, 2015 (Formerly A.M. OCA IPI No. 11-36-SCC) Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

October 27, 2020

FACTS: In a fit of anger, Baguan M. Mamiscal  decided to divorce his wife Adelaidah, by repudiating her. The repudiation was embodied in an agreement (kapasadan) signed by Mamiscal and Adelaidah. A few days later, during the obligatory period of waiting (‘iddah), Mamiscal had a change of heart and decided to make peace with his… Read More Mamiscal v. Abdullah A.M. No. SCC-13-18-J July 1, 2015 (Formerly A.M. OCA IPI No. 11-36-SCC) Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

— Constitutional Law —

Republic v. Chule Lim G.R. No. 153883 January 13, 2004 Citizenship , Correction of Entries Rule 108 Rules of Court

October 26, 2020

FACTS: Respondent Chule Y. Lim filed a petition for correction of entries under Rule 108 of the Rules of Court with the RTC.  In her petition, respondent claimed that she was born on October 29, 1954 in Buru-an, Iligan City. Her birth was registered in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte but the Municipal Civil Registrar of… Read More Republic v. Chule Lim G.R. No. 153883 January 13, 2004 Citizenship , Correction of Entries Rule 108 Rules of Court

— Criminal Law —

CRIMES AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW OF NATION and CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

October 24, 2020

Crimes Against National Security and Law of Nation Treason [Article 114] Committed by: A Filipino citizen An Alien residing in the Philippines (A person who owes allegiance to the Philippines whether perpetual or temporary) **It is a war crime. It cannot be committed in times of peace. How Committed: *Levy war against the Philippines *Adhere… Read More CRIMES AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW OF NATION and CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

— Remedial Law —

PAL v. FASAP G.R. No. 143088 January 24, 2006 Certificate of Non Forum Shopping

October 20, 2020

FACTS:  Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Philippines (FASAP) and Leonardo Bhagwani filed a complaint for unfair labor practice, illegal suspension and illegal dismissal against petitioners before the Labor Arbiter of NLRC. The Labor Arbiter ruled against PAL, and, consequently, ordered the payment of damages. The NLRC later modified the decision by setting aside… Read More PAL v. FASAP G.R. No. 143088 January 24, 2006 Certificate of Non Forum Shopping

— Civil Law —

Republic v. Guinto- Aldana G.R. No. 175578 August 11, 2010 Land Registration, Substantial Compliance with P.D. 1529 (Property Registration Decree)

October 20, 2020

FACTS: Respondents Zenaida Guinto-Aldana, her siblings, nephews and nieces, filed an Application for Registration of Title over two pieces of land in Talango, Pamplona Uno, Las Piñas City.  These lands, identified as Lot No. 4 and Lot No. 5 measure 1,509 square meters and 4,640 square meters, respectively. Respondents professed themselves to be co-owners of… Read More Republic v. Guinto- Aldana G.R. No. 175578 August 11, 2010 Land Registration, Substantial Compliance with P.D. 1529 (Property Registration Decree)

— Bar Q & A, Criminal Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN CRIMINAL LAW UP LAW COMPLEX

October 16, 2020

CRIMINAL LAW  I. Roberto and Ricardo have had a long-standing dispute regarding conflicting claims over the ownership of a parcel of land. One night, Roberto was so enraged that he decided to kill Ricardo. Roberto asked his best friend, Rafael, to lend him a gun and drive him to Ricardo’s house. Rafael knew about Roberto’s… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN CRIMINAL LAW UP LAW COMPLEX

— Bar Q & A, Civil Law —

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN CIVIL LAW – UP LAW COMPLEX

October 13, 2020

CIVIL LAW  I. Sidley and Sol were married with one (1) daughter, Solenn. Sedfrey and Sonia were another couple with one son, Sonny. Sol and Sedfrey both perished in the same plane accident. Sidley and Sonia met when the families of those who died sued the airlines and went through grief counseling sessions. Years later,… Read More SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO THE 2018 BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN CIVIL LAW – UP LAW COMPLEX