July 2004

G.R. No. 113576.  July 1, 2004

Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Inc. Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 150763.  July 2, 2004

Rural Bank of Makati, Inc., et al. Vs. Municipality of Makati, et al.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 151135.  July 2, 2004

Contex Corporation Vs. Hon. Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 148145-46.  July 5, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Felix Ventura, et al.

G.R. No. 111544.  July 6, 2004

Vicente T. Uy Vs. Sandiganbayan, et al.

G.R. No. 126025.  July 6, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Joselito Almendral y Alcasabas.

G.R. No. 149634.  July 6, 2004

Loreta Torres, et al. Vs. Specialized Packaging Development Corporation, et al.

Decision

J. Panganiban

G.R. No. 152584.  July 6, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Gaudencio Alberio.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

A.C. No. 4334.  July 7, 2004

Susan Cuizon Vs. Atty. Rodolfo Macalino

Decision

Per Curiam

A.M. No. 01-11-291-MTC.  July 7, 2004

Re:  Initial Report on the Financial Audit Conducted in the Municipal Trial Court of Pulilan, Bulacan.

Resolution

Per Curiam

A.M. No. P-02-1626.  July 7, 2004

Re:  Complaint Against Atty. Wilfredo B. Claveria for Misappropriation of Judiciary Funds.

Resolution

Per Curiam

A.M. No. P-04-1829.  July 7, 2004

Gloria R. Sayson, et al. Vs. Efren Luna.

Resolution

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 130244.  July 7, 2004

Soledad E. Velasco Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Austria-Martinez

G.R. No. 134531-32.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Perlito Tonyacao.

G.R. No. 136085.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Celio Glodo y Balisno.

G.R. No. 136422.  July 7, 2004

Bayani Alon, et al. Vs. The Hon. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 139456.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Adones Abatayo.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 144343.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Ricson Parreno y Atido, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 145428.  July 7, 2004

Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc., et al. Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 145466.  July 7, 2004

Zamboanga Barter Goods Retailers Association, Inc. Vs. Hon. Maria Clara L. Lobregat, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 145911.  July 7, 2004

Andy Quelnan Vs. VHF Philippines, Inc. et al.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

G.R. No. 147678-87.  July 7, 2004

The People of the Philippines Vs. Efren Mateo y Garcia.

Decision

J. Vitug

G.R. 147965.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Rey Apatay y Balo

G.R. No. 148397-400.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Nicodemo Miñon alias “Boyet” and “Nick”.

Decision

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 148716-18.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Salvador Orillosa y Dela Cruz.

G.R. No. 148815.  July 7, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Orlando Sonido.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 152947.  July 7, 2004

East Asia Traders, Inc. Vs. Republic of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

G.R. No. 152969.  July 7, 2004

The People of the Philippines Vs. Bobby Orense.

Decision

J. Vitug

G.R. No. 153454.  July 7, 2004

Agus Dwikarna Vs. Hon. Andrea D. Domingo, et al.

Decision

J. Corona

G.R. No. 155421.  July 7, 2004

Elmer M. Mendoza Vs. Rural Bank of Lucban.

Decision

J. Panganiban

G.R. No. 159299.  July 7, 2004

Pompeyo Querubin, et al. Vs. The Regional Cluster Director.

A.M. No. RTJ-01-1655.  July 8, 2004

Atty. Grace M. Veloso, et al. Vs. Judge Anacleto M. Caminade.

A.M. No. RTJ-03-1791.  July 8, 2004

Domingo B. Pantig Vs. Judge Lamberto A. Daing, Jr., et al.

G.R. No. 143304.  July 8, 2004

Special Steel Products, Inc. Vs. Lutgardo Villareal, et al.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

G.R. No. 152542.  July 8, 2004

Monfort Hermanos Agricultural Development Corporation Vs. Antonio B. Monfort III, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 157984.  July 8, 2004

Moises Simangan Vs. People of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 158255.  July 8, 2004

Manila Water Company, Inc. Vs. Herminio D. Pena, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 158540.  July 8, 2004

Southern Cross Cement Corporation Vs. The Philippine Cement Manufacturers Corp., et al.

Decision

J. Tinga

A.M. No. P-03-1738.  July 12, 2004

Zeny Luminate Prak Vs. Emiladie T. Anacan.

Resolution

J. Callejo, Sr.

A.M. No. P-04-1823.  July 12, 2004

Judge Eddie P. Monserate Vs. Jerry V. Adolfo.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 146584.  July 12, 2004

Ernesto Francisco y Spenocilla Vs. People of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 148595.  July 12, 2004

Spouses Antonio S. Pahang, et al. Vs. Hon. Augustine A. Vestil, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 148822.  July 12, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Samrod Pendatun y Kasan, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 149329.  July 12, 2004

Rosita Pangilinan, et al. Vs. General Milling Corporation.

G.R. No. 154616.  July 12, 2004

Gov. Antonio Calingin Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Resolution

J. Quisumbing

A.C. No. 6297.  July 13, 2004

Dolores D. Pariñas Vs. Atty. Oscar P. Paguinto.

Decision

J. Carpio

A.M. RTJ-04-1859.  July 13, 2004

Engracio Simyunn Dialo, Jr. Vs. Hon. Mariano Joaquin S. Macias, et al.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

G.R. No. 111159.  July 13, 2004

Nordic Asia Limited, et al. Vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals, et al.

Resolution

J. Azcuna

G.R. No. 140047.  July 13, 2004

Philippine Export, et al. Vs. V.P. Eusebio Construction, Inc., et al.

Decision

C.J., Davide, Jr.

G.R. No. 143794.  July 13, 2004

Viking Industrial Corporation Vs. The Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

G.R. No. 144707.  July 13, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Lucio Tan, et al.

Decision

J. Azcuna

G.R. No. 154645.  July 13, 2004

Milagros Joaquino Vs. Lourdes Reyes, et al.

Decision

J. Panganiban

G.R. No. 156890.  July 13, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Lolita Casolocan y Manayaga.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

A.C. No. 6290.  July 14, 2004

Ana Marie Cambaliza Vs. Atty. Ana Luz B. Crystal-Tenorio.

A.M. No. RTJ-04-1836.  July 14, 2004

Dr. Jaime O. Sevilla Vs. Judge Abraham B. Borreta.

Resolution

J. Quisumbing

A.M. No. RTJ-04-1850.  July 14, 2004

Judge Lorinda T. Mupas Vs. Judge Dolores L. Español.

Resolution

J. Austria-Martinez

A.M. No. RTJ-04-1885.  July 14, 2004

Benjamin A. Rivera, et al. Vs. Judge Teodulo E. Mirasol.

Resolution

J. Austria-Martinez

G.R. No. 131501.  July 14, 2004

Francisco Zarate Vs. The Director of Lands, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 132552.  July 14, 2004

Claro E. Narte, et al. Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 134583.  July 14, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Freddie Murillo.

Decision

J. Austria-Martinez

G.R. No. 135043.  July 14, 2004

Towne & City Development Corporation Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 135528.  July 14, 2004

Spouses Orlando A. Rayos, et al. Vs. The Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 141926.  July 14, 2004

Conrdado Tan Vs. Restituto Timbal, Jr.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 143047.  July 14, 2004

Ricardo S. Inding Vs. The Honorable Sandiganbayan, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 144458.  July 14, 2004

Mercury Drug Corporation Vs. Atty. Rodrigo B. Libunao.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 146202.  July 14, 2004

Rufina Patis Factory, et al. Vs. Juan Alusitain.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

G.R. No. 146480.  July 14, 2004

Concepcion Toralba Vs. Francisco Mercado.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 146494.  July 14, 2004

Government Service Insurance System Vs. Milagros O. Montesclaros.

Decision

J. Carpio

G.R. No. 146540.  July 14, 2004

Heirs of Geronimo Restrivera, et al. Vs. Salvador De Guzman, et al.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

G.R. No. 151978.  July 14, 2004

Arturo Romera Vs. People of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 154342.  July 14, 2004

Mighty Corporation, et al. Vs. E. & J. Gallo Winery, et al.]

Decision

J. Corona

G.R. No. 155815.  July 14, 2004

Kenneth Ngo Vs. People of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Panganiban

G.R. No. 160748.  July 14, 2004

Spouses Antonio and Lucy Vera Cruz Vs. Lucy Calderon.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 143276.  July 20, 2004

Landbank of the Philippines Vs. Spouses Vicente Banal, et al.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

A.M. No. 03-11-652-RTC.  July 21, 2004

Re: Report on the Judicial Audit in the Regional Trial Court, Branch 71, Antipolo City.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

A.M. No. RTJ-04-1847.  July 21, 2004

Aurelio M. Sierra, et al. Vs. Judge Paterno G. Tiamson, et al.

.G.R. No. 136858.  July 21, 2004

Carlos Villamor, et al. Vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 144118.  July 21, 2004

Saint Louis University, et al. Vs. Winston Joseph Z. Cordero, et al.

Decision

C.J. Davide, Jr.

G.R. No. 144410.  July 21, 2004

Genoveva Tomacruz-Lactao Vs. Jannah Ann Espejo.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

G.R. No. 148510.  July 21, 2004

Alberto Lopez Vs. Hon. Court of Appeals, et al.

Resolution

J. Carpio-Morales

G.R. No. 158543.  July 21, 2004

Rosalinda Punzalan, et al. Vs. Dencio Dela Peña, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 160054-55.  July 21, 2004

Manolo P. Samson Vs. Hon. Reynaldo B. Daway, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 160428.  July 21, 2004

Hadji Rasul Batabor Vs. Commission on Elections, et al.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

A.M. No. MTJ-02-1444.  July 22, 2004

Jordan P. Oktubre Vs. Judge Ramon P. Velasco.

Decision

Per Curiam

A.M. No. P-03-1726.  July 22, 2004

Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Dominique D. Juan.

Decision

Per Curiam

G.R. No. 148105.  July 22, 2004

Francisco Reyno Vs. Manila Electric Company.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

G.R. No. 152094.  July 22, 2004

DHL Philippines Corporation United Rank and File Association Vs. Buklod ng Manggagawa ng DHL.

Decision

J. Panganiban

A.C. No. 1954.  July 23, 2004

Napoleon Gonzaga, et al. Vs. Atty. Eugenio V. Villanueva, Jr.

Resolution

C.J. Davide, Jr.

A.M. No. P-04-1844.  July 23, 2004

Giorgio Ratti Vs. Lucila Mendoza-De Castro.

G.R. No. 133188.  July 23, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Elizar Tomaquin.

G.R. No. 135786.  July 23, 2004

Jose P. Tambunting Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Austria-Martinez

G.R. No. 135992.  July 23, 2004

Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. Vs. International Communication Corporation.

Decision

J. Austria-Martinez

G.R. No. 163302.  July 23, 2004

Roberto Albaña, et al. Vs. Commission on Elections, et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 143964.  July 26, 2004

Globe Telecom, Inc., Vs. The National Telecommunications Commission, et al.

Decision

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 148019.  July 26, 2004

Rural bank of Sta. Catalina, Inc., et al. Vs. Land Bank of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 149538.  July 26, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Vincent Henry Chua.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 150166.  July 26, 2004

Filcon Manufacturing Corporation Vs. Lakas Manggagawa sa Filcon-Lakas Manggagawa Labor Center (LMF-LMLC).

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 152862.  July 26, 2004

Teresita Reyes-De Leon Vs. Vicente B. Del Rosario.

Decision

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 159586.  July 26, 2004

European Resources and Technologies, Inc., et al. Vs. Ingenieuburo Birkhahn, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

A.M. No. P-03-1707.  July 27, 2004

Acting Executive Judge Henri JP Inting Vs. Lani D. Borja.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

A.M. No. MTJ-04-1521.  July 27, 2004

Romeo b. Almojuela, Jr., Vs. Judge Revelino M. Ringor, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 130228.  July 27, 2004

Bernabe Foster-Gallego Vs. Spouses Romeo Galang, et al.

Decision

J. Carpio

G.R. No. 136809.  July 27, 2004

Democrito D. Plaza II, et al. Vs. Carolina M. Cassion, et al.

Decision

J. Sandoval-Gutierrez

G.R. No. 142456.  July 27, 2004

Dr. Demtrio Beroña, M.D., et al. Vs. Sandiganbayan, et al.

Decision

J. Carpio

G.R. No. 147031.  July 27, 2004

Electruck Asia, Inc. Vs. Emmanuel M. Meris, et al.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

G.R. No. 150353-54.  July 27, 2004

Antonio Balay Maturan Vs. The People of the Philippines, et al.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 156685.  July 27, 2004

Nazario N. Marifosque Vs. People of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 157373.  July 27, 2004

Pentagon International Shipping, Inc. Vs. William B. Adelantar.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

A.M. No. P-02-1662.  July 28, 2004

PNP Supt. Darlito A. Gonzalo, Vs. Virgilio P. Mejia.

G.R. No. 141493.  July 28, 2004

National Onion Growers Cooperative Marketing Association, Inc. Vs. Antonio Lo, et al.

Decision

J. Carpio

A.M. No. 04-5-118-MTCC.  July 29, 2004

Re: Compliance of Judge Maxwell A. Rosete.

Resolution

C.J. Davide, Jr.

G.R. No. 152259.  July 29, 2004

Alfredo T. Romualdez Vs. The Honorable Sandiganbayan, et al.

Decision

J. Panganiban

Separate Opinion

J. Tinga

A.C. No. 3882.  July 30, 2004

Lilia C. Roncal Vs. Atty. Orlando C. Paray.

A.C. No. 6040.  July 30, 2004

Zenaida Gonzales Serzo Vs. Atty. Romeo M. Flores.

Decision

J. Carpio-Morales

A.M. No. P-04-1782.  July 30, 2004

Serafin A. Añonuevo Vs. Judge Jose Noel R. Rubio, et al.

Resolution

J. Puno

A.M. No. P-04-1836.  July 30, 2004

Rosela N. Gamboa Vs. Pedro S. Gamboa.

A.M. No. P-04-1852.  July 30, 2004

Corazon Imperial Vs. Jesus B. Basilla.

Resolution

J. Callejo, Sr.

A.M. No. RTJ-04-1861.  July 30, 2004

Margie Macias Corpus Vs. Judge Wilfredo G. Ochotorena.

Decision

J. Tinga

A.M. No. RTJ-04-1866.  July 30, 2004

Ester B. Cepeda Vs. Judge Loreto Cloribel-Purugganan.

Resolution

J. Callejo, Sr.

B.M. No. 793.  July 30, 2004

In Re: Suspension From the Practice of Law of in the Territory of Guam of Atty. Leon G. Maquera.

Resolution

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 132029.  July 30, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Mario Alzona.

Decision

J. Austria-Martinez

G.R. No. 138254.  July 30, 2004

Angelito L. Lazaro Vs. Social Security Commission, et al.

G.R. No. 144413.  July 30, 2004

Republic Glass Corporation, et al. Vs. Lawrence C. Qua.

G.R. No. 146082.  July 30, 2004

Melchor Custodio Vs. Rosendo F. Corrado.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 146478.  July 30, 2004

Philippine Ports Authority Vs. Sargasso Construction & Development Corp., et al.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

Separate Opinion

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 146513.  July 30, 2004

Lucia G. Miranda Vs. Esperanza B. Besa.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 146621.  July 30, 2004

Rene P. Valiao Vs. Hon. Court of Appeals, et al.

Decision

J. Quisumbing

G.R. No. 146996.  July 30, 2004

Aurora Guiang Vs. Eva T. Co.

Decision

J. Callejo, Sr.

G.R. No. 148753.  July 30, 2004

New Sampaguita Builders Construction, Inc., et al. Vs. Philippine National Bank.

Decision

J. Panganiban

G.R. No. 155256.  July 30, 2004

People of the Philippines Vs. Eduardo Medina.

Decision

C.J. Davide, Jr.

G.R. No. 158033.  July 30, 2004

Ramil Cabugao y Sison Vs. People of the Philippines.

Decision

J. Puno

G.R. No. 159622.  July 30, 2004

Landl & Company, Inc., et al. Vs. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 159795.  July 30, 2004

Spouses Roberto & Evelyn David, et al. Vs. Construction Industry and Arbitration Commission, et al.

Decision

J. Puno

G.R. No. 160286.  July 30, 2004

Spouses Francisco M. Hernandez, et al. Vs. Spouses Lorenzo Dolor, et al.

Decision

J. Ynares-Santiago

G.R. No. 161817.  July 30, 2004

Daniel D. Celino Vs. Heirs of Alejo, et al.

Resolution

J. Tinga

G.R. No. 161645.  July 30, 2004

Sps. Antonio Gatchalian, et al. Vs. The Hon. Court of Appeals, et al.