Jurisprudence 2016
Jurisprudence 2016
Jurisprudence 2016
The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Employees Union, et al. Vs.
National Labor Relations Commission and the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking
Corporation, Ltd.
G.R. No. 153635. Janauary 11, 2016
Nilo S. Rodriguez, et al. Vs. Philippine Airlines, Inc. and National Labor and
Comission/Philippine Airlines, Inc. Vs. Nilo S. Rodriguez, et al.
G.R. No. 178501/G.R. No. 178510. January 11, 2016
Secretary Leila de Lima, Asst. State Prosecutor Stewart Allan A. Mariano, et al. Vs.
Mario Joel T. Reyes
G.R. No. 209330. January 11, 2016
Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) Vs. Heirs of Gavina Ijordan, et
al.
G.R. No. 173140. January 11, 2016
Natividad C. Cruz and Benjamin Dela Cruz Vs. Pandacan Hiker's Club, Inc.
G.R. No. 188213. January 11, 2016
The Orchard Gold & Country Club, Inc., et al. Vs. Ernesto V. Yu and Manuel C. Yuhico
G.R. No. 191033. January 11, 2016
Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. Vs. St. Francis Square Realty Corporation/St.
Francis Square Realty Corporation Vs. Malayan Insurance Company, Inc.
G.R. Nos. 198916-17/G.R. No. 198920-21. January 11, 2016
Echo 2000 Commercial Corporation, et al. Vs. Obrero Filipino-Echo 2000 Chapter-
Clo, et al.
G.R. No. 214092. January 11, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Fernando Ranche Havana a.k.a. Fenando Ranche
Abana
G.R. No. 198450. January 11, 2016
Mark Reynald D. Marasigan Vs. Reginald "Regie" Calilan and Alain Delon Lindo
G.R. No. 201310. January 11, 2016
Lorelei O. Hadan Vs. La Suerte International Manpower Agency, Inc. and Debbie
Lao
G.R. No. 203882. January 11, 2016
Enrique G. De Leon Vs. People of the Philippines and SPO3 Pedrito L. Leonardo
G.R. No. 212623. January 11, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
Spouses Roberto and Adelaida Pen Vs. Spouses Santos and Linda Julian
G.R. No. 160408. January 11, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Jerry Pepino y Rueras and Preciosa Gomez y Campos
G.R. No. 174471. January 12, 2016
Dissenting Opion
J. Leonen
Sheryl M. Mendez Vs. Shari'a District Court 5th Shari'a Disctrict, Cotabato City,
Rasad G. Balindong, et al.
G.R. No. 201614. January 12, 2016
Committee on Security and Safety, Court of Appeals Vs. Reynaldo V. Diangco, et al.
A.M. No. CA-15-31-P. January 12, 2016
Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco Vs. Hon. Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr., et al.
G.R. No. 211140. January 12, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Brion
Concurring Opinion
J. Perez, J. Leonen
Rene A.V. Saguisag, et al. Vs. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et
al./Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), et al Vs. Department of National
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, et al.
G.R. No. 212426 & G.R. No. 212444. January 12, 2016
Dissenting Opinon
J. Brion, J. Leonen
Fabio Cahayag and Conrado Rivera Vs. Commercial Credit Corporation, et al./Dulos
Realty & Development Corporation, et al. Vs. Commercial Credit Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 168078/G.R. No. 168357. January 13, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Bersamin
People of the Philippines Vs. Ma. Fe Torres Solina a.k.a. Ma. Fe Baylon Gallo
G.R. No. 196784. January 13, 2016
Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc. Vs. Sunnyside Heights Homeowners Association, Inc.
G.R. No. 198745. January 13, 2016
Ilona Hapitan Vs. Sps. Jimmy Lagradilla and Warlily Lagradilla and Esmeralda
Blader
G.R. No. 170004. January 13, 2016
Diamond Farms, Inc. Vs. Southern Philippines Federation of Labor (SPFL) Workers
Solidarity of DARBMUPCO/Diamond-SPFL, et al.
G.R. Nos. 173254-55/G.R. No. 173263. January 13, 2016
Nissan Car Lease Phils., Inc. Vs. Lica Management, Inc. and Proton Pilipinas, Inc.
G.R. No. 176986. January 13, 2016
P/S Insp. Samson B. Belmonte, et al. Vs. Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for the
Military and Other Law Enforcement Office, Office of the Ombudsman
G.R. No. 197665. January 13, 2016
Arturo C. Alba, Jr. Vs. Raymund D. Malapajo, Ramil D. Malapajo and the Register of
Deeds for the City of Roxas
G.R. No. 198752. January 13, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Zaldy Salahuddin and Three (3) other Undentified
Companions
G.R. No. 206291. January 18, 2016
Alta Vista Gold and Country Club Vs. The City of Cebu, Hon. Mayor Tomas R.
Osmea, in his capacity as Mayor of Cebu, and Teresita C. Camarillo, in her
capacity as the City Treasurer
G.R. No. 180235. January 20, 2016
Department of Agrarian Reform, Quezon City & Pablo Mendoza Vs. Romeo C.
Carriedo
G.R. No. 176549. January 20, 2016
Marcelino M. Florete, Jr., et al. Vs. Rogelio M. Florete, et al./Rogelio M. Florete, Sr.
Vs. Marcelino M. Florete, Jr., et al.
G.R. No. 174909/G.R. No. 177275. January 20, 2016
IA1 Erwin L. Magcamit Vs. Internal Affairs Service - Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency, as represented by SI V Romeo M. Enriquez and Director General Dionisio R.
Santiago
G.R. No. 198140. January 25, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company Vs. Fadcor, Inc. or the Florencio Corporation,
et al.
G.R. No. 197970. January 25, 2016
Allan M. Mendoza Vs. Officers of Manila Water Employees Union, namely, Eduardo
B. Borela, et al.
G.R. No. 201595. January 25, 2016
Carlos Borromeo Vs. Family Care Hospital, Inc. and Ramon S. Inso, M.D.
G.R. No. 191018. January 25, 2016
Spouses Herminio and Editha Erorita Vs. Spouses Antonio and Ligaya Dumlao
G.R. No. 195477. January 25, 2016
Apostolic Vicar of Tabuk, Inc. Vs. Sps. Ernesto and Elizabeth Sison and Venancio
Wadas
G.R. No. 191132. January 27, 2016
Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Edgardo L Santos/Edgardo L. Santos Vs. Land
Bank of the Philippines
G.R. No. 213863/G.R. No. 214021. January 27, 2016
Sps. Robert Alan L. Nancy Lee Limso Vs. Philippine National Bank and the Register
of Deeds of Davao City/Davao Sunrise Investment and Development Corp., et al.
Vs. Hon. Jesus V. Quitain, etc. and Philippines National Bank/Davao Sunrise
Investment and Development Corp., and Sps. Robert Alan and Nancy Lee Limso Vs.
Hon. Jesus V. Quitain, etc. and Philippines National Bank/Philippine National Bank
Vs. Davao Sunrise Investment and Development Corp., and Sps. Robert Alan and
Nancy Lee Limso/ Philippine National Bank Vs. Davao Sunrise Investment and
Development Corp., and Sps. Robert Alan and Nancy Lee Limso/Davao Sunrise
Investment and Development Corp., et al. Vs. Philippine National Bank/In the
matter of the petition ex-parte for the issuance of the Writ of Possesion under LRC
Record No. 12973, 18031 and LRC Record No. 317, Philippine National Bank
G.R. Nos. 158622, 169441, 172958, 173194, 196958, 197120, 205463. January 27, 2016
Spouses Claudio and Carmencita Trayvilla Vs. Bernardo Sejas and Juvy Paglinawan
represented by Jessie Paglinawan
G.R. No. 204970. February 1, 2016
PCI Jimmy M. Fortaleza and SPO2 Freddie A. Natividad Vs. Hon. Raul M. Gonzalez
and Elizabeth N. Orola Vda. De Salabas/Elizabeth N. Orola Vda. De Salabas Vs. Hon.
Eduardo R. Ermita, et al.
G.R. No. 179287/G.R. No. 182090. February 1, 2016
Mario Jose E. Sereno, et al. Vs. Committee on Trade and Related Matters (CTRM) of
the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), et al.
G.R. No. 175210. February 1, 2016
Office of the Court Administrator Vs. Presiding Judge Joseph Cedrick O. Ruiz,
Regional Trial Court, Branch 61, Makati City
A.M. No. RTJ-13-2361. February 2, 2016
Mervic Realty, Inc. and Viccy Realty, Inc. VS. China Banking Corporation
G.R. No. 193748. February 3, 2016
Petron LPG Dealers Association and Total Gaz LPG Dealers Association Vs. Nena C.
Ang, et al.
G.R. No. 199371. February 3, 2016
Siguion Reyna Motecillo and Ongsiako Law Offices Vs. Hon. Norma Chionlo-Sia
G.R. No. 181186. February 3, 2016
Spouses Ceferino C. Laus and Monina P. Laus and Spouses Antonio O. Koh and Elisa
T. Koh Vs. Optimum Security Services, Inc.
G.R. No. 208343. February 3, 2016
Nemesio Floran and Caridad Floran Vs. Atty. Roy Prule Ediza
A.C. No. 5325. February 9, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
C.F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc., Ronald Austria, and Abu Dhabi National Tanker
Co. Vs. Legal Heirs of the Late Godofredo Repiso
G.R. No. 190534. February 10, 2016
Philippine Airlines, Inc. Vs. PAL Employees Savings & Loan Association, Inc.
G.R. No. 201073. February 10, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Ricardo Lagbo a.k.a. Ricardo Labong y Mendoza
G.R. No. 207535. February 10, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Brion
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
Spouses Alfredo Teao and Veronica Teao Vs. The Municipality of Navotas,
represented by Mayor Tobias Reynald M. Tiangco, and Municipal Treasurer Manuel
T. Enriquez
G.R. No. 205814. February 15, 2016
Spouses Edmon Lee and Helen Huang Vs. Land Bank of the Philippines
G.R. No. 218867. February 17, 2016
Vicente D. Cabanting and Lalaine V. Cabanting Vs. BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc.
G.R. No. 201927. February 17, 2016
Anna Teng Vs. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ting Ping Lay
G.R. No. 184332. February 17, 2016
Re: Complaint of Atty. Mariano R. Pefianco Against Justices Maria Elisa Sempio Diy,
Ramon Paul L. Hernando, and Carmelita Salandanan-Manahan, of the Court of
Appeals Cebu
IPI No. 14-222-CA-J. February 23, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Brion
Augusto V. Santos Vs. Sheriff IV Antonio V. Leao, Jr., et al.
A.M. No. P-16-3419. February 23, 2016
Re: Verified Complaint dated July 13, 2015 of Alfonso V. Umali Vs. Hon. Jose R.
Hernandez, Associate Justice Sandiganbayan
IPI No. 15-35-SB-J. February 23, 2016
Mercedes N. Abella, et al. Vs. Heirs of Francisca C. San Juan namely: Gliceria San
Juan Capistrano, Benigna San Juan Vasquez, Evaristo San Juan, Nieves San Juan
Lustre and Matilde San Juan Quilonio
G.R. No. 182629. February 24, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Jardeleza
The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Limited Vs. National Steel
Corporation and Citytrust Banking Corporation
G.R. No. 183486. February 24, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Perez
Spouses Romulo H. Espiritu and Evelyn Espiritu Vs. Spouses Nicanor Sazon and
Annaliza Sazon
G.R. No. 204965. March 2, 2016
Joey R. Pea Vs. Jesus Delos Santos and The Heirs of Rosita Delos Santos Flores
G.R. No. 202223. March 2, 2016
Spouses Virgilio De Guzman, Jr. Lydia S. De Guzman Vs. Court of Appeals, Mindanao
Station, Lamberto Bajao, Heir of Spouses Leoncio Bajao and Anastacia Z. Bajao
G.R. No. 185757. March 2, 2016
Harlin C. Abayon Vs. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal and Raul A. Daza
G.R. No. 222236/G.R. No. 223032. March 3, 2016
Industrial Personnel & Management Services, Inc. (IPAMS), et al. Vs. Jose G. De
Vera and Alberto B. Arriola
G.R. No. 205703. March 7, 2016
Spouses Eduardo G. Gacuya and Caridad Rosario Gacuya Vs. Atty. Reyman A.
Solbita
A.C. No. 8840. March 8, 2016
Concurring Opinion
C.J. Sereno [download], J. Velasco, Jr. [download], J. Leonen [download], J.
Jardeleza [download]
Dissenting Opinion
J. Carpio [download], J. Brion [download], J. Del Castillo [download], J. Perlas-
Bernabe [download]
In the matter of: Anonymous Complaint for Dishonesty, Grave Misconduct and
Perjury committed by Judge Jaime E. Contreras (in his capacity as the then 4th
Provincial Prosecutor of Libmanan, Camarines Sur)
A.M. No. RTJ-16-2452. March 9, 2016
Tung Hui Chung and Tong Hong Chung Vs. Shih Chiu Huang a.k.a. James Shih
G.R. No. 170679. March 9, 2016
Jessica Lucila G. Reyes Vs. The Honorable Ombudsman/Jessica Lucila G. Reyes Vs.
The Honorable Sandiganbayan and People of the Philippines/Janet Lim Napoles Vs.
Conchita Carpio Morales in her capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines
and Sandiganbayan/Jo Christine Napoles and James Christopher Napoles Vs.
Conchita Carpio Morales in her capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines
and Sandiganbayan/John Raymund De Asis Vs. Conchita Carpio Morales in her
capacity as Ombudsman, People of the Philippines and Sandiganbayan
G.R. Nos. 212593-94/G.R. Nos. 213163-78/G.R. Nos. 213540-41/G.R. Nos. 213542-43/G.R. Nos.
215880-94/G.R. Nos. 213475-76. March 15, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
Mary Rose A. Boto Vs. Senior Assistant City Prosecutor Vincent L. Villena, et al.
A.C. No. 9684. March 16, 2016
Milagros Diaz, et al. Vs. Spouses Gaundencio Punzalan and Teresita Punzalan
G.R. No. 203075. March 16, 2016
The Christian Spiritists in the Philippines, Inc., et al. Vs. Atty. Daniel D. Mangallay
A.C. No. 10483. March 16, 2016
Bank of the Philippine Islands and FGU Insurance Corporation Vs. Yolanda Laingo
G.R. No. 205206. March 16, 2016
Dra. Mercedes Oliver Vs. Philippine Savings Bank and Lilia Castro
G.R. No. 214567. April 4, 2016
Sps. George A. Gallent, Sr. and Mercedes M. Gallent Vs. Juan G. Velasquez/Juan G.
Velasquez Vs. Sps. George A. Gallent, Sr. and Mercedes M. Gallent
G.R. No. 203949/G.R. No. 205071. April 6, 2016
Spouses Emmanuel D. Paquiao and Jinkee J. Paquiao Vs. The Court of Tax Appeals
(1st Division) and the Commission of Internal Revenue
G.R. No. 213394. April 6, 2016
Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. and Helen Y. Dee Vs. Philip Piccio, et al./Malayan
Insurance Company, Inc. Vs. Philip Piccio, et al.
G.R. No. 203370/G.R. No. 215106. April 11, 2016
Consular Area Residents Association, Inc., et al. Vs. Arnel Paciano D. Casanova, et
al.
G.R. No. 202618. April 12, 2016
Re: Findings on the Judicial Audit Conducted at the 7th Municipal Circuit Trial
Court, Liloan-Compostela, Liloan, Cebu
A.M. No. 12-8-58-MCTC. April 12, 2016
Jose Rizal L. Remo, et al. Vs. Administrator Edita S. Bueno/Jose Rizal L. Remo, et al.
Vs. Administrator Edita S. Bueno, et al.
G.R. No. 175736/G.R. No. 175898. April 12, 2016
Heirs of Feliciano Yambao, Chona Yambao, et al. Vs. Heirs of Hermogenes Yambao,
Eleanor Yambao, et al
G.R. No. 194260. April 13, 2016
Divine Word College of Laoag Vs. Shirley B. Mina, as hier substitute fo the late
Delfin A. Mina
G.R. No. 195155. April 13, 2016
Violeta Balba, for and in behalf of her minor children Roy Vince and Vienna Gracia,
both surnamed Balba Vs. Tiwala Human Resources, Inc.and/or Togo Maritime Corp.
G.R. No. 184933. April 13, 2016
Heirs of Delfin and Maria Tappa Vs. Heirs of Jose Bacud, et al.
G.R. No. 187633. April 14, 2016
Sps. Primo Inalvez and Juliana Inalvez Vs. Bayang Nool, et al.
G.R. No. 188145. April 18, 2016
Nena C. Ang, et al. Vs. China Trust Commercial Bank Corporation and the Asia Debt
Fund
G.R. No. 200693. April 18, 2016
The Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. Vs. Paz Y. Khu, et al.
G.R. No. 195176. April 18, 2016
Republic of the Philippines Vs. The Heirs of Spouses Florentino and Pacencia
Molinyawe
G.R. No. 217120. April 18, 2016
Francis C. Cervantes Vs. City Service Corporation and Valentin Prieto, Jr.
G.R. No. 191616. April 18, 2016
ACS Development & Property Managers, Inc. Vs. Montaire Realty and Development
Corporation
G.R. No. 195552. April 18, 2016
Romeo Pucyutan, for and in behalf of the City of Muntinlupa, Metro Manila as its
City Treasurer Vs. Manila Electric Company, Inc.
G.R. No. 197136. April 18, 2016
Republic of the Philippines, et al. Vs. Sps. Ildefonso B. Regulto and Francia R.
Regulto
G.R. No. 202051. April 18, 2016
PHILCOMSAT Holdings Corporation Vs. Atty. Luis K. Lokin, Jr. and Atty. Sikin C.
Labastilla
A.C. No. 11139. April 19, 2016
William Go Que Construction and/or William Go Que Vs. Court of Appeals and Danny
Singson, et al.
G.R. No. 191699. April 19, 2016
Bibiano C. Rivera and Luis K. Lokin, Jr. Vs. Commission on Elections (COMELEC), et
al./Citizens' Battle Against Corruotion (CIBAC) Foundation as Represented by Jesus
Emmanuel L. Vargas Vs. CIBAC National Council as represented by Emmanuel Joel
Villanueva and the Commission on Elections
G.R. No. 210273/G.R. No. 213069. April 19, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
PNCC Skyway Corporation Vs. The Secretary of Labor and Employment and PNCC
Skyway Corporation Employees Union
G.R. No. 213299. April 19, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Perez
Paramount Life & General Insurance Corporation Vs. Cherry T. Castro and Glenn
Anthony T. Castro/Cherry T. Castro and Glenn Anthony T. Castro Vs. Paramount Life
& General Insurance Corporation
G.R. No. 195728/G.R. No. 211329. April 19, 2016
Republic of the Philippines, et al. Vs. Hon. Jesus M. Mupas, et al./Republic of the
Philippines, et al. Vs. Philippine International Air Terminals Company, Inc., et
al./Takenaka Corporation and Asahikosan Corporation Vs. Republic of the
Philippines, et al./Philippine National Air Terminals, Co., Inc. Vs. Republic of the
Philippines, et al.
G.R. No. 181892/G.R. No. 209917/G.R. No. 209696/G.R. No. 209731. April 19, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
Lualhati C. Gubatanga Vs. Renato V. Bodoy
A.M. No. P-16-3447. April 19, 2016
Rosario Victoria and Elma Pidlaoan Vs. Normita Jacob Pidlaoan, et al.
G.R. No. 196470. April 20, 2016
Levi Strauss & Co. Vs. Atty. Ricardo R. Blancaflor, in his officical capacity as the
Director General of the Intellectual Property Office
G.R. No. 206779. April 20, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Fundador Camposano y Tiolanto and Herman De Los
Reyes
G.R. No. 207659. April 20, 2016
Philippine National Bank Vs. Sps. Victoriano & Jovita Faricia Rivera
G.R. No. 189577. April 20, 2016
The Wellex Group, Inc. Vs. Sheriff Edgardo A. Urieta of the Sandiganbayan Security
and Sheriff Services, et al.
G.R. No. 211098. April 20, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
Harlin C. Abayon Vs. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) and Raul
A. Daza
G.R. No. 222236/G.R. No. 223032. May 3, 2016
Capitol Wireless, Inc. Vs. The Provincial Treasurer of Batangas, the Provicial Asseso
of Batangas, The Municipal Treasurer of and Assessor of Nasugbu Batangas
G.R. No. 180110. May 30, 2016
Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Spouses Antonio and Carmen Avancea
G.R. No. 190520. May 30, 2016
Tan Siok Kuan and Pute Ching Vs. Felicisimo "Boy" Ho, et al.
G.R. No. 175085. June 1, 2016
Andres L. Dizon Vs. Naess Shipping Philippines, Inc. and DOLE UK (Ltd.)
G.R. No. 201834. June 1, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Ruben Dela Rosa
G.R. No. 206419. June 1, 2016
Gabriel Yap, Sr., et al. Vs. Letecia Siao, et al./Cebu South Memorial Garden, Inc. Vs.
Letecia Siao, et al.
G.R. No. 212493/G.R. No. 212504. June 1, 2016
Stronghold Insurance Co., Inc. Vs. Pamana Island Resort Hotel and Marina Club,
Inc.
G.R. No. 174838. June 1, 2016
HGL Development Corporation represented by its President, Henry G. Lim Vs. Hon.
Rafael O. Penuela and Semirara Coal Corporation
G.R. No. 181353. June 6, 2016
Interport Resources Corporation Vs. Securities Specialist, Inc. and R.C. Lee
Securities, Inc.
G.R. No. 154069. June 6, 2016
Sugarsteel Industrial, Inc. and Mr. Ben Yapjoco Vs. Victor Albina, et al.
G.R. No. 168749. June 6, 2016
Benjamin H. Cabaez Vs. Marie Josephine Cordero Solano a.k.a. Ma. Josephine S.
Cabaez
G.R. No. 200180. June 6, 2016
Jorge B. Navarra Vs. People of the Philippines, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation
G.R. No. 203750. June 6, 2016
Office of the Ombudsman and Field Investigation Office Vs. Rolando B. Faller
G.R. No. 215994. June 6, 2016
Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Alfredo Hababag, Sr., et al./Alfredo Hababag, Sr.,
et al. Vs. Land Bank of the Philippines and Department of Agrarian Reform
G.R. No. 172352/G.R. No. 172387-88. June 8, 2016
Sps. Abelardo Valarao and Francisca Valarao Vs. MSC and Company
G.R. No. 185331. June 8, 2016
Heirs of the Late Gerry Ecarma Vs. Court of Appeals and Renato A. Ecarma
G.R. No. 193374. June 8, 2016
Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. Vs. Ma. Daisy S. Sibya, et al.
G.R. No. 211212. June 8, 2016
Spouses Lamberto V. Eustaquio and Gloria J. Eustaquio Vs. Atty. Edgar R. Navales
A.C. No. 10465. June 8, 2016
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Vs. Philippine National Bank
G.R. No. 195147. June 11, 2016
Spouses Jaime and Matilde Poon Vs. Prime Savings Bank represent by the
Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation as Statutory Liquidator
G.R. No. 183794. June 13, 2016
Orion Water District, represented by its General Manager, Crispin Q. Tria, et al. Vs.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
G.R. No. 195382. June 15, 2016
Marita Cabas Vs. Atty. Ria Nina L. Sususco and Chief City Prosecutor Emelie Fe
Delos Santos
A.C. No. 8677. June 15, 2016
Yellow Bus Line Employees Union (YBLEU) Vs. Yellow Bus Line, Inc. (YBLI)
G.R. No. 190876. June 15, 2016
Ingrid Sala Santamaria and Astrid Sala Boza Vs. Thomas Cleary/Kathryn Go-Perez
Vs. Thomas Cleary
G.R. No. 197122/G.R. No. 197161. June 15, 2016
Vil-Rey Planners and Builders Vs. Lexber, Inc./Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc.
Vs. Lexber, Inc.
G.R. No. 189401/G.R. No. 189447. June 15, 2016
Sps. Adriano Salise and Natividad Pagudar, et al. Vs. Department of Agrarian
Reform Adjudication Board Region X Adjudicator Abeto Salcedo, Jr. and Ricardo
Gacula
G.R. No. 202830. June 20, 2016
Arthur Balao, et al. Vs. Eduardo Ermita, et al./Secretary Eduardo Ermita, et al. Vs.
Arthur Balao, et al.
G.R. No. 186050/G.R. No. 186059. June 21, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Dione Barberan and Dione Delos Santos
G.R. No. 208759. June 22, 2016
Zaida R. Inocente Vs. St. Vincent Foundation for Children and Aging, Inc./Veronica
Manguito
G.R. No. 202621. June 22, 2016
Tala Realty Services Corp., Inc., et al. Vs. Banco Filipino Savings & Mortage Bank
G.R. No. 181369. June 22, 2016
Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Sps. Jose Amagan and Aurora Amagan
G.R. No. 209794. June 27, 2016
Sps. Aurelio Hiteroza and Cynthia Hiteroza Vs. Charito S. Cruzada, et al.
G.R. No. 203527. June 27, 2016
Ren Transport Corp. and/or Reynaldo Pazcoguin III Vs. National Labor Relations
Commission, et al./Samahang Manggagawa sa REN Transport-Association of
Democratic Labor Associations (SMART-ADLO) represented by Nestor Fulminar Vs.
REN Transport Corp. and/or Reynaldo Pazcoguin III
G.R. No. 188020/G.R. No. 188252. June 27, 2016
Kilusang Mayo Uno, et al. Vs. Hon. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, and Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (Phic)
G.R. No. 210761. June 28, 2016
Philippine Asset Growth Two, Inc. and Planters Development Bank Vs. Fastech
Synergy Philippines, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 206528. June 28, 2016
In Re: A.M. No. 04-7-373-RTC (report on the Judicial Audit Conducted in the
Regional Trial Court, Branch 60, Barili, Cebu)
A.C. No. 9871. June 29, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Enrique Miranda, Jr. y Paa and Alvin Y Miranda
G.R. No. 206880. June 29, 2016
Roger Cabuhat and Conchita Cabuhat Vs. Development Bank of the Philippines
G.R. No. 203924. June 29, 2016
Neptune Metal Scrap Recycling, Inc. Vs. Manila Electric Company and The People of
the Philippines
G.R. No. 204222. July 4, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Gabby Concepcion y Nimenda and Toto Morales
G.R. No. 212206. July 4, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Brion
Damaso T. Ambray and Ceferino T. Ambray, Jr. Vs. Sylvia A. Tsourous, et al.
G.R. No. 209264. July 5, 2016
Torres-Madrid Brokerage, Inc. Vs. FEB Mitsu Marine Insurance Co., Inc. and
Benjamin P. Manalastas
G.R. No. 194121. July 11, 2016
Sps. Mamerto and Adelia Timado Vs. Rural Bank of San Jose, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 201436. July 11, 2016
Aileen Angela S. Alfornon Vs. Rodulfo Delos Santos and Edsel A. Galeos
G.R. No. 203657. July 11, 2016
Wilson Fenix, et al. Vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals and the People of the
Philippines
G.R. No. 189878. July 11, 2016
Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. The Court of Appeals and Heirs of Manuel
Bolaos
G.R. No. 221636. July 11, 2016
Accredited Local Publishers: The Weekly Ilocandia Inquirer, et al. Vs. Samuel L. Del
Rosario
A.M. No. P-14-3213. July 12, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
Sps. Augusto and Nora Nararro Vs. Rural Bank of Tarlac, Inc.
G.R. No. 180060. July 13, 2016
Sps. Archibal Latoja and Charito Latoja Vs. Honorable Elvie Lim, et al.
G.R. No. 198925. July 13, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
C.J. Sereno [DOWNLOAD], J. Leonen [DOWNLOAD]
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
J. Bernabe [DOWNLOAD]
People of the Philippines Vs. Alvin Cenido y Picones and Remedios Contraras y Cruz
G.R. No. 210801. July 18, 2016
Verlita V. Mercullo and Raymond Vedano Vs. Atty. Marie Frances E. Ramon
A.C. No. 11078. July 19, 2016
Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines Vs. Hon. Paquito Ochoa, et al.
G.R. No. 204605. July 19, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Perlas-Bernabe
Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. Vs. Sps. Arnulfo and Evelyn Fuentebella
G.R. No. 188283. July 19, 2016
Gabino V. Tolentino and Flordeliza C. Toloentino Vs. Atty. Henry B. So and Atty.
Ferdinand L. Ancheta
A.C. No. 6387. July 19, 2016
Julius Bautista, et al. Vs. Lt. Col. Benito Doniego, Jr., et al.
G.R. No. 218665. July 20, 2016
Heirs of Libereto Castillejos and Rural Bank of Agoo, La Union Vs. La Tondea
Incorporada
G.R. No. 190158. July 20, 2016
Heirs of Gamaliel Albano, represented by Alexander Albano and all other person
living with them in the subject premises Vs. Sps. Mena C. Ravanes and Roberto
Ravanes
G.R. No. 183645. July 20, 2016
Ernest Galang and Ma. Olga Jasmin Chan Vs. BOIE Takeda Chemicals, Inc. and/or
Kazuhiko Nomura
G.R. No. 183934. July 20, 2016
Wilfred Gacus Yamson, et al. Vs. Danilo C. Castro and George F. Inventor
G.R. Nos. 194763-64. July 20, 2016
Philippine National Oil Company and PNOC Dockyard & Engineering Corporation Vs.
Keppel Philippines Holdings, Inc.
G.R. No. 202050. July 25, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonen
Luz S. Almeda Vs. Office of the Ombudsman and the People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 204267. July 25, 2016
In Re: Resolution dated August 14, 2013 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No.
94656 Vs. Atty. Gideon D.V. Mortel
A.C. No. 10117. July 25, 2016
Re: Letter of Court of Appeals Justice Vicente S.E. Veloso for the Entitlement to
Longevity Pay for His Services as Commission Member III of the National Labor
Relations Commission/Re: Computation of Longevity Pay of Court Appeals Justice
Angelita A. Gacutan/Re:Request of Court of Appeals Justice Remedios A. Salazar-
Fernando the Her Services as MTC Judge and as Comelec Commissioner, etc.
A.M. No. 12-8-07-CA/A.M. No. 12-9-5-SC/A.M. No. 13-02-07-SC. July 26, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Brion
Rene A.V. Saguisag, et al. Vs. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., et
al./Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), et al. Vs. Department of National
Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, et al.
G.R. No. 212426/G.R. No. 212444. July 26, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Leonardo-De Castro, J. Brion, J. Leonen, J. Perlas-Bernabe
Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
Grace Park International Cororation and Woodlink Realty Corporation Vs. Eastwest
Banking Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 210606. July 27, 2016
Thelma Rodriguez Vs. Spouses Jaime Sioson and Armi Sioson, et al.
G.R. No. 199180. July 27, 2016
Sps. Nunilo and Nemia Anaya Vs. Atty. Jose B. Alvarez, Jr.
A.C. No. 9436. August 1, 2016
Indian Chamber of Commerce Phils., Inc. Vs. Filipino Indian Chamber of Commerce
in the Philippines, Inc.
G.R. No. 184008. August 3, 2016
Rodfhel Baclaan Torrefiel, et al. Vs. Beauty Lane Phils., Inc./Ms. Ma. Henedina D.
Tobojka
G.R. No. 214186. August 3, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Roberto O. Batuhan and Ashley Planas Lacturan
G.R. No. 219830. August 3, 2016
J. Tobias M. Javier and Vincent H. Piccio III Vs. Rhodora J. Cadiao, et al.
G.R. No. 185369. August 3, 2016
Picop Resources, Inc. Vs. Social Security Commission and Mateo A. Belizar
G.R. No. 206936. August 3, 2016
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines Vs. Ofelia M. Olivia/Ofelia M. Olivia Vs.
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
G.R. No. 213157/G.R. No. 213558. August 10, 2016
Hon. Alvin P. Vergara, in his capacity as City Mayor of Cabanatuan City, and
Sangguniang Panlungsod of Cabanatuan City Vs. Lourdes Melencio S. Gredia, et al.
G.R. No. 185638. August 10, 2016
Sps. Lolita Orencia and Pedro D. Orencia Vs. Felisa Cruz Vda. De Ranin
G.R. No. 190143. August 10, 2016
Oscar M. Baysac Vs. Atty. Eloisa M. Aceron-Papa
A.C. No. 10231. August 10, 2016
Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc. Vs. Bureau of Internal Revenue, represented
by Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares
G.R. No. 212530. August 10, 2016
Soliman Security Services, Inc. and Teresita L. Soliman Vs. Igmedio C. Sarmiento,
et al.
G.R. No. 194649. August 10, 2016
Wilfredo Mosqueda, et al. Vs. Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association,
Inc., et al./City Government of Davao Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
G.R. No. 189185/G.R. No. 189305. August 16, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Leonen
Atty. Amado Q. Navarro Vs. Office of the Ombudsman and Department of Finance-
Revenue Integrity Protection Services (DOF-RIPS)
G.R. No. 210128. August 17, 2016
Sps. Ernesto Ibias, Sr. and Gonigonda Ibias Vs. Benita Perez Macabeo
G.R. No. 205004. August 17, 2016
Balibago Faith Baptist Church, Inc. and Philippine Baptist S.B.C., Inc. Vs. Faith in
Christ Jesus Baptist Church, Inc. and Reynaldo Galvan
G.R. No. 191527. August 22, 2016
Enrique Y. Sagun Vs. Anz Global Services and Operations (Manila), Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 220399. August 22, 2016
Alliance for the Family Foundation, Philippines, Inc. (ALFI), et al. Vs. Hon. Janette L.
Garin, et al./Maria Concepcion S. Noche, et al. Vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al.
G.R. No. 217872/G.R. No. 221866. August 24, 2016
The Chairman and Executive Director, et al. Vs. Ejercito Lim, et al.
G.R. No. 183173. August 24, 2016
In the Matter of the Petition for Correction of Entry (Change of the Family name in
the birth certificate of Felipe C. Almojuela as appearing in the records of the
National Statistics Office) Vs. Republic of the Philippines
G.R. No. 211724. August 24, 2016
Sps. Charito M. Reyes and Roberto Reyes, et al. Vs. Heir of Benjamin Malance, et
al.
G.R. No. 219071. August 24, 2016
The People of the Philippines Vs. Sps. Primo C. Ybaez and Nila S. Ybaez, et al.
G.R. No. 220461. August 24, 2016
Field Investigation Office of the Office of the Ombudsman Vs. Rey Rueca Castillo
G.R. No. 221848. August 30, 2016
Sta. Fe Realty, Inc. and Victoria Sandejas Fabregas Vs. Jesus M. Sison
G.R. No. 199431. August 31, 2016
Republic of the Philippines Vs. Salud Abalos and Justina Clarissa P. Mamaril
G.R. No. 209385. August 31, 2016
Marcelino T. Tamin Vs. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Masterbulk Pte. Ltd.
G.R. No. 220608. August 31, 2016
Re: Verified complaint of Catalina Z. Aliling against Associate Justice Ma. Luisa C.
Quijano-Padilla, Court of Appeals, Manila relative to CA-G.R. CV No. 103042.
I.P.I. No. 16-244-CA-J. September 6, 2016
Leonis Navigation Co., Inc. and World Marine Panama S.A. Vs. Eduardo C. Obrero
and Mercedita P. Obrero
G.R. No. 192754. September 7, 2016
Philippine National Bank Vs. Heirs of the Late Ireneo and Caridad Entapa
G.R. No. 215072. September 7, 2016
Juliet B. Dano Vs. Commission on Elections and Marie Karen Joy B. Digal
G.R. No. 210200. September 13, 2016
Concurring Opinion
J. Brion
Pilar Caeda Braga, et al. Vs. Hon. Joseph Emilio A. Abaya, et al.
G.R. No. 223076. September 13, 2016
Geraldine Michelle B. Fallarme and Andrea Martinez-Gacos Vs. San Juan De Dios
Educational Foundation, et al.
G.R. Nos. 1900015 & 190019. September 14, 2016
Drugstores Association of the Philippines, Inc. and Nothern Luzon Drug Corporation
Vs. National Council on Disability Affairs, et al.
G.R. No. 194561. September 14, 2016
Wilson T. Lim Vs. Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for the Military and Other Law
Enforcement Offices (MOLEO) and P/S Insp. Eustiquio Fuentes
G.R. No. 201320. September 14, 2016
J.O.S. Managing Builders, Inc. and Eduardo B. Olaguer Vs. United Overseas Bank
Philippines, et al.
G.R. No. 219815. September 14, 2016
Edna Roque Aleguela, et al. Vs. Eastern Petroleum Corporation and J&M Properties
and Construction Corporation
G.R. No. 223852. September 14, 2016
National Power Corporation Vs. Sps. Margarito Asoque and Tarcinia Asoque
G.R. No. 172507. September 14, 2016
Atty. Marcos D. Risonar, Jr. Vs. Cor Jesu College and/or Edgardo S. Escuril
G.R. No. 198350. September 14, 2016
Cameron Granville 3 Asset Management, Inc. Vs. Fidel O. Chua and Filiden Realty
and Development Corp.
G.R. No. 191170. September 15, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Perlas-Bernabe
Marphil Export Corporation and Ireneo Lim Vs. Allied Banking Corporation
G.R. No. 187922. September 21, 2016
Peafrancia Shipping Corporation and Santa Clara Shipping Corporation Vs. 168
Shipping Lines, Inc.
G.R. No. 188952. September 21, 2016
Pablo M. Padilla, Jr. and Maria Luisa P. Padilla Vs. Leopoldo Malicsi, et al.
G.R. No. 201354. September 21, 2016
Naga Centrum, Inc. Vs. Sps. Ramon J. Orzales and Nenita F. Orzales
G.R. No. 203576. September 24, 2016
Dr. Rolando B. Mangune, et al. Vs. Hon. Secretary Eduardo Ermita, in his official
capacity as Executive Secretary, et al.
G.R. No. 182604. September 27, 2016
The Office of the Ombudsman Vs. P/Supt. Roger James Brillantes, et al./The Office
of the Ombudsman Vs. Police Senior Inspector Dante G. Yang
G.R. No. 213699/G.R. No. 215008. September 28, 2016
Provicial Assesor of the Agusan Del Sur Vs. Filipinas Palm Plantation, Inc.
G.R. No. 183416. October 5, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Velasco, Jr.
Edward C. De Castro and Ma. Girlie F. Planton Vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
G.R. No. 204261. October 5, 2016
Ferro Chemicals, Inc. Vs. Antonio M. Garcia, et al./Jaime Y. Gonzales Vs. Hon. Court
of Appeals and Ferro Chemicals, Inc./Antonio M. Garcia Vs. Ferro Chemicals, Inc.
G.R. No. 168134/G.R. No. 168183/G.R. No. 168196. October 5, 2016
Dee Jay's Inn and Cafe and/or Melinda Ferraris Vs. Ma. Lorina Raeses
G.R. No. 191823. October 5, 2016
Sps. Emilio and Alicia Jacinto Vs. Atty. Emelie P. Bangot, Jr.
A.C. No. 8494. October 5, 2016
Dee Jay's Inn and Cafe and/or Melinda Ferraris Vs. Ma. Lorina Raeses
G.R. No. 191825. October 5, 2016
Elizabeth Sy-Vargas Vs. The Estate of Rolando Ogsos, Sr. and Rolando Ogsos, Jr.
G.R. No. 221062. October 5, 2016
Commo. Lamberto R. Torres (ret.) Vs. Sandiganbayan and People of the Philippines
G.R. No. 221562-69. October 5, 2016
Sps. Emilio and Alicia Jacinto Vs. Atty. Emelie P. Bangot, Jr.
A.C. No. 8494. October 5, 2016
Commo. Laberto R. Torres (Ret.) Vs. Sandiganbayan (First Division) and People of
the Philippines
G.R. No. 221562-69. October 5, 2016
A. Nate Casket Maker and/or Armando and Anely Nate Vs. Elias V. Arango, et al.
G.R. No. 192282. October 5, 2016
Dr. Restituto C. Buenviaje Vs. Spouses Jovito R. and Lydia B. Salonga, et al.
G.R. No. 216023. October 5, 2016
Ramil R. Valenzuela Vs. Alexandra Mining and Oil Ventures, Inc. and Cesar E.
Detera
G.R. No. 222419. October 5, 2016
Philippine Coconut Producers Federation, Inc. (COCOFED), et al. Vs. Republic of the
Philippines/Danilo B. Ursua Vs. Republic of the Philippines
G.R. Nos. 177857-58/G.R. No. 178193. October 5, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
C.J. Sereno, J. Leonen
Sergio R. Osmea III Vs. Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management
Corporation, et al.
G.R. No. 212686. October 5, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Jardeleza
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Vs. Commission ofn Audit (COA) and
Hon. Ma. Gracia M. Pulido Tan
G.R. No. 210903. October 11, 2016
H. Sohria Pasagi Diambrang Vs. Commission on Elections ahd H. Hamim Sarip Patad
G.R. No. 201809. October 11, 2016
Sps. Edwin B. Buffe and Karen M. Silverio-Buffe Vs. Sec. Raul M. Gonzalez, et al.
A.C. No. 8168. October 12, 2016
Norma C. Magsano, et al. Vs. Pangasinan Savings and Loan Bank, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 215038. October 17, 2016
Wilfredo F. Tuvillo Vs. Judge Henry E. Laron/Melissa J. Tuvillo a.k.a. Michelle Jimenez
Vs. Judge Henry E. Laron
A.M. No. MTJ-10-1755/A.M. No. MTJ-10-1756. October 18, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Bersamin
Separate Opinion
J. Leonen
RG Cabrera Corporation, Inc. Vs. Department of Public Works and Highways and
Commission on Audit
G.R. No. 221773. October 18, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
J. Peralta
Sps. Loreto G. Nicolas and Lolita Sarigumba Vs. Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries
Association (ABRA), et al.
G.R. No. 179566. October 19, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Mary Joy Cilot y Mariano and Orlando Brigole y Apon
G.R. No. 208410. October 19, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Hon. Edmar P. Castillo, Sr. and Jeofrey Jil Rabino y
Taloza
G.R. No. 204419. November 7, 2016
Woodrow B. Camaso Vs. TSM Shipping (Phils), Inc., UTKILEN, and/or Jones Tulod
G.R. No. 223290. November 7, 2016
Saturnino C. Ocampo, et al. Vs. Rear Admiral Ernesto C. Enriquez, et al./Rep. Edcel
C. Lagman, et al. Vs. Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, et al./Loretta Ann
Pargas-Rosales, et al. Vs. Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, et
al./Heherson T. Alvarez, et al. Vs. Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, et
al./Zaira Patricia B. Baniaga, et la. Vs. Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea,
et al./Algamar A. Latiph Vs. Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, et al./Leila M. De Lima
Vs. Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, et al.
G.R. No. 225973/G.R. No. 225984/G.R. No. 226097/G.R. No. 226116/G.R. No. 226117/G.R. No.
226120/G.R. No. 226294. November 8, 2016
Dissenting Opinion
C.J. Sereno, J. Carpio, J. Leonen, J. Caguioa
Concurring Opinion
J. Bersamin
Separate Opinion
J. Perez, J. Mendoza
Ferdinand V. Tomas Vs. Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) - Anti-
Organized Crime Division (AOCD) (CIDG-AOCD) and Myrna Uy Tomas
G.R. No. 208090. November 9, 2016
People of the Philippines Vs. Biyan Mohammad y Asdori a.k.a. "Bong Biyan" and
Mina Ladjahasan y Tombreo
G.R. No. 213221. November 9, 2016
Mary Ann G. Venzon, et al. Vs. Zameco II Electric Cooperative, Inc., et al.
G.R. No. 213934. November 9, 2016
Jose Antonio F. Balingit Vs. Atty. Renato M. Cervantes and Atty. Teodoro B.
Delarmente
A.C. No. 11059. November 9, 2016
William Enriquez and Nelia-Vela Enriquez Vs. Isarog Line Transport, Inc. and Victor
Sedenio
G.R. No. 212008. November 16, 2016