Oct 2013

A.M. No. 13-09-08-SC. October 1, 2013
Re: Request for guidance/clarification on section 7, Rule III of Republic Act No. 10154 Requiring Retiring Government Employees to Secure a Clearance of Pendency/Non-Pendency of Case/s from the Civil Service Commission
A.M. No. P-12-3047. October 1, 2013
Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Nancy R. Leal, Clerk of Court II, etc.
G.R. No. 172707. October 1, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Halil Gambao, et al.
A.C. No. 7922. October 1, 2013
Mary Ann T. Mattus Vs. Albert T. Villaseca
G.R. No. 169234. October 2, 2013
Camp John Hay Development Corporation Vs. Central Board of Assessment Appeals, etc., et al.

Concurring Opinion
J. Carpio
G.R. No. 197832. October 2, 2013
Anita Ramirez Vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 196051. October 2, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Jade Cuaycong y Remonquillo
A.M. No. MTJ-13-1834. October 2, 2013
Jesus D. Carbajosa Vs. Judge Hannibal R. Patricio, Presiding Judge, Municipal Cicuit Trial Court, President Roxas, Capiz
G.R. No. 200740. October 2, 2013
Land Transprotation Franchising and Regulatory Board, et al. Vs. Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc.
G.R. No. 201109. October 2, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Jovi Pornillos y Hallare
G.R. No. 190016. October 2, 2013
Frederick Ventura, et al. Vs. Heirs of Sps. Eustacio T. Endaya and Trinidad L. Endaya, namely, Titus L. Endaya, et al.
G.R. No. 181508. October 2, 2013
Oscar Constantino, et al. Vs. Heirs of Pedro Constantino, Jr., rep. by Asuncion Laquindanum
G.R. No. 202920. October 2, 2013
Richard Chua Vs. The Executive Judge, Mertopolitan Trial Court, Manila
G.R. No. 202868. October 2, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Michael Espera y Cuyacot
G.R. No. 188385. October 2, 2013
Benito E. Lorenzo Vs. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Department of Education (DepEd)

Separate Concurring Opinion
J. Brion
G.R. No. 190622. October 7, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Rodolfo De Jesus y Mendoza
G.R. No. 183110. October 7, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Azucena Saavedra Batuigas
G.R. No. 198400. October 7, 2013
Fe Abella Y Perpetua Vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 169588. October 7, 2013
Jadewell Parking Systems Corporation, represented by its manager and authorized representative Norma Tan Vs. Hon. Judge Nelson F. Lidua, Sr., Presiding Jude, MTC, Branch 3, Baguio City, et al.
G.R. No. 187485/G.R. No. 196113/G.R. No. 197156. October 8, 2013
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. San Roque Power Corporation/Taganito Mining Corporation Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue/Philex Mining Corporation Vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Dissenting Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
A.C. No. 4945. October 8, 2013
Ma. Jennifer Tria-Samonte Vs. Epifania "Fanny" Obias
A.M. No. 2013-08-SC. October 8, 2013
Re: Administrative charge of misconduct relative to the alledged use of prohibited drug ("shabu") of Reynard B. Castor, Electrician II, Maintenance Division, Office of the Administrative Services
G.R. No. 184517/G.R. No. 186641. October 8, 2013
SME Bank Inc., Abelardo P. Samson, Olga Samson and Aurelio Villaflor, Jr. Vs. Peregrin T. De Guzman, Eduardo M. Agustin, Jr., Elicerio Gaspar, Ricardo Gaspar, Jr., Eufemia Rosete, Fidel Espiritu, Simeon Espiritu, Jr., and Liberato Mangoba/SME Bank Inc., Abelardo P. Samson, Olga Samson and Aurelio Villaflor, Jr. Vs. Elicerio Gaspar, Ricardo Gaspar, Jr., Eufemia Rosete, Fidel Espiritu, Simeon Espiritu, Jr., and Liberato Mangoba
A.C. No. 9532. October 8, 2013
Maria Cristina Zabaljauregui Pitcher Vs. Atty. Rustico B. Gagate
G.R. No. 190814. October 9, 2013
Michelle Lana Brown-Araneta, et al. Vs. Juan Ignacio Araneta
G.R. No. 198699. October 9, 2013
Rexie A. Hormillosa Vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc.
G.R. No. 197028. October 9, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Carmen Victoria Belmonte, represented by her Atty-in-fact, Daniel C. Victoria, Jr.
G.R. No. 178008/G.R. No. 178042. October 9, 2013
San Fernando Regala Trading, Inc. Vs. Cargill Philippines, Inc./Cargill Philippines, Inc. Vs. San Fernando Regala Trading, Inc.
G.R. No. 174004. October 9, 2013
Virgilio G. Cagatao Vs. Guillermo Almonte, et al.
G.R. No. 181852. October 9, 2013
Eric V. Chuanico Vs. Legacy Consolidated Plans, Inc.
G.R. No. 191362. October 9, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Marciano Cial y Lorena
G.R. No. 197842. October 9, 2013
Jaime P. Adiano and Legaspi Towers 300, Inc. Vs. Alberto Lasala and Lourdes Lasala
G.R. No. 190862. October 9, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Ricardo Dearo, Paulino Luage and Wilfredo Toledo
G.R. No. 202842. October 9, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Florentino Galagar, Jr.
G.R. No. 181753. October 9, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Ramon Placer
G.R. No. 199901. October 9, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Garyzaldy Guzon
G.R. No. 196842. October 9, 2013
Alfredo Romulo A. Busuego Vs. Office of the Ombudsman (Mindanao) and Rosa S. Busuego
G.R. No. 191063. October 9, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Aldrin M. Galicia
G.R. No. 170598. October 9, 2013
Far East Bank and Trust Company Vs. Robert Mar Chante a.k.a. Robert Mar G. Chan
G.R. No. 162802. October 9, 2013
Eds Manufacturing, Inc. Vs. Healthcheck International Inc.

Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
G.R. No. 162826. October 14, 2013
Narciso Degaños Vs. People of the Philippines
A.M. No. P-13-3153. October 14, 2013
Atty. Vladimir Alarique T. Cabigao Vs. Naeptali Angelo V. Nery, Sheriff III, Branch 30, Metropolitan Trial Court, Manila
G.R. No. 190650. October 14, 2013
Antonio James, et al. Vs. Eurem Realty Development Corporation
G.R. No. 198780. October 16, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Liberty D. Albios
G.R. No. 201199. October 16, 2013
Steel Corporation of the Philippines Vs. Mapfre Insular Insurance Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 191263. October 16, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Hadji Socor Cadidia
G.R. No. 193000. October 16, 2013
Sps. Felipe and Evelyn Sarmiento, et al. Vs. Sps. Rodolfo and Carmelita Magsino
G.R. No. 185728. October 16, 2013
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Team [Philippines] Operations Corporation (formerly Mirant [Philippines] Operations Corporation)
G.R. No. 189827. October 16, 2013
Gersip Association, Inc., et al. Vs. Government Service Insurance System
G.R. No. 196573. October 16, 2013
Vicotorino Opinaldo Vs. Narcisa Ravina
G.R. No. 198261. October 16, 2013
Hechanova Bugay Vilchez Lawyers, et al. Vs. Atty. Leny O. Matorre
G.R. No. 191594. October 16, 2013
David A. Raymundo Vs. Galen Realty and Mining Corporation
G.R. No. 190872. October 17, 2013
Republic of the Philippines represented by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. GST Philippines, Inc.
G.R. No. 178034/G.R. No. 178117/G.R. No. 186984-85. October 17, 2013
Andrew James McBurnie Vs. Eulalio Ganzon, EGI-Managers, Inc. and E. Ganzon, Inc.
A.M. No. P-13-3155. October 21, 2013
Joefil Baguio Vs. Maria Fe V. Arnejo, Stenographer III, Regional Trial Court, Branch 24, Cebu City
A.M. OCA IPI No. 09-3138-P/A.M. No. MTJ-05-1618. October 22, 2013
Report on the financial audit conducted in the MTCC, Tagum City, Davao del Norte/Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Judge Ismael L. Salubre, et al.
A.M. No. RTJ-11-2259/A.M. No. RTJ-11-2264/A.M. No. RTJ-11-2273. October 22, 2013
Ma. Regina S. Peralta Vs Judge George E. Omelio/Romualdo G. Mendoza Vs. Judge George E. Omelio/Atty. Asteria E. Cruzabra Vs. Judge George E. Omelio
G.R. No. 207264. October 22, 2013
Regina Ongsiako Reyes Vs. Commission on Elections and Joseph Socorro B. Tan

Separate Concurring Opinion
C.J. Sereno

Dissenting Opinion
J. Carpio, J. Brion, J. Leonen

Concurring Opinion
J. Abad
G.R. No. 206952. October 22, 2013
Abang Lingkod Party-List (Abang Lingkod) Vs. Commission on Elections
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
A.C. No. 6732. October 22, 2013
Atty. Oscar L. Embido, etc. Vs. Atty. Salvador N. Pe, Jr. etc.
G.R. No. 174321. October 22, 2013
Rolando Ganzon Vs. Fernando Arlos
G.R. Nos. 207199-200. October 22, 2013
Wigberto R. Tanada, Jr. Vs. Commission on Elections, Angelina D. Tan and Alvin John S. Tanada
A.C. No. 9401. October 22, 2013
Jocelyn De Leon Vs. Atty. Tyrone Pedrena
G.R. No. 175365. October 23, 2013
Candido S. Gemina, Jr. Vs. Bankwise, Inc. et al.
G.R. No. 187899. October 23, 2013
Robert Da Jose, et al. Vs. Celerina R. Angeles, et al.
G.R. No. 203786. October 23, 2013
Aquiles Riosa Vs. Tabaco La Suerte Corporation
G.R. No. 184369. October 23, 2013
Heirs of Florentino Quilo, namely; Benjamin V. Quilo, et al. Vs. Development Bank of the Philippines-Dagupan Branch, et al.
G.R. No. 196036. October 23, 2013
Elizabeth M. Gagui Vs. Simeon Dejero, et al.
A.M. No. RTJ-13-2359. October 23, 2013
Atty. Jerome Norman L. Tacorda for: Odel L. Gedraga Vs. Judge Reynaldo B. Clemens, presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, Br. 31, Calbayog City, Western Samar
A.M. No. P-11-3006. October 23, 2013
The Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Ma. Theresa G. Zerrudo, Clerk of Court, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Iloilo City
G.R. No. 175822. October 23, 2013
California Clothing, Inc. and Michelle S. Ybanez Vs. Shirley G. Quinones
G.R. No. 202932. October 23, 2013
Edilberto U. Ventura, Jr. Vs. Sps. Paulino and Evangeline Abuda
G.R. No. 200053. October 23, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Alfredo Jose y Lagua alias "Jojo", et al.
G.R. No. 202847. October 23, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Antero Gamez y Baltazar
G.R. No. 189801. October 23, 2013
Office of the Ombudsman (visayas) Vs. Court of Appeals and Bermela A. Gabuya
G.R. No. 174626. October 23, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Luis Miguel O. Aboitiz
G.R. No. 186332. October 23, 2013
Planters Development Bank Vs. Sps. Ernesto Lopez and Florentina Lopez, substituted by Joseph Wilfred Joven, et al.
G.R. No. 171136. October 23, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Lydia Capco De Tensuan, represented by Claudia C. Aruelo
G.R. No. 179990. October 23, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Diosdada L. Gielczyk
G.R. No. 196966. October 23, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Michael Maongco y Yumonda, et al.
G.R. No. 199210. October 23, 2013
People of the Philippines Vs. Ricardo M. Vidaña
G.R. No. 198660. October 23, 2013
Ting Ting Pua Vs. Spouses Benito Lo Bun Tiong and Caroline Siok Ching Teng
G.R. No. 209185. October 25, 2013
Marc Douglas IV C. Cagas Vs. Commission on Elections, et al.
A.M. No. RTJ-05-1962/A.M. OCA IPI No. 05-2243-P/A.M. No. 05-10-661-RTC. October 25, 2013
Atty. Jessie Tuldague and Atty. Alfredo Balajo, Jr. Vs. Judge Moises Pardo and Jaime Calpatura, etc./Atty. Jessie Tuldague and Atty. Alfredo Balajo, Jr. Vs. Jaime Calpatura, etc./Re: Report on the Judicial Audit and Investigation Conducted in the RTC, Cabarroguis, Quirino