— Criminal Law —

PEOPLE versus DE LA CRUZ G.R. No. 182348 November 20, 2008 R.A. 9165

January 26, 2018

FACTS: This is an appeal from the Decision of the RTC finding the accused- appellant Carlos Dela Cruz guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violation of Section 11(2) of Republic Act No. (RA) 9165 or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 for having in his possession, direct custody and control one (1) heat-sealed transparent plastic… Read More PEOPLE versus DE LA CRUZ G.R. No. 182348 November 20, 2008 R.A. 9165

— Criminal Law —

PEOPLE vs. DEL MONTE G.R. No. 179940 April 23, 2008 Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9165

January 26, 2018

FACTS: Assailed before the Court is the Decision of the Court of Appeals which affirmed with modification the Decision of the RTC of Malolos, Bulacan, finding accused-appellant Norberto del Monte, a.k.a. Obet, guilty of violation of Section 5, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.” Appellant… Read More PEOPLE vs. DEL MONTE G.R. No. 179940 April 23, 2008 Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9165

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (SJS) vs. DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD and PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) G.R. No. 157870 November 3, 2008 Right to Privacy

January 26, 2018

FACTS: In its Petition for Prohibition under Rule 65, petitioner Social Justice Society (SJS), a registered political party, seeks to prohibit the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from enforcing paragraphs (c), (d), (f), and (g) of Sec. 36 of RA 9165 on the ground that they are constitutionally infirm.… Read More SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (SJS) vs. DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD and PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) G.R. No. 157870 November 3, 2008 Right to Privacy

— Constitutional Law —

Heirs of Moreno v. Mactan Airport G.R. No. 156273. October 15, 2003 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

January 26, 2018

  FACTS: Petitioners owned (2) parcels of land. In 1949 MCIAA wanted to lots of petitioners for the proposed expansion of Lahug Airport. To entice the landowners to cede their properties, the government assured them that they could repurchase their lands once Lahug Airport was closed or its operations transferred to Mactan Airport. On December… Read More Heirs of Moreno v. Mactan Airport G.R. No. 156273. October 15, 2003 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

— Constitutional Law —

Republic/NPC v. Sps. Libunao G.R. No. 166553 July 30, 2009 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

January 26, 2018

FACTS: This is an action for Eminent Domain filed by the plaintiff National Power Corporation. The plaintiff is seeking to expropriate properties of respondents in order to construct and maintain its Transmission Line Project for public purpose, hence, the need to acquire an easement of right- of- way over the affected portions of the above-described parcels… Read More Republic/NPC v. Sps. Libunao G.R. No. 166553 July 30, 2009 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

— Constitutional Law —

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZAR TOMAQUIN G.R. No. 133188 July 23, 2004 Bill of Rights, Rights of an Accused

January 26, 2018

FACTS: Elizar Tomaquin was found by the lower Court to be guilty of the crime of murder of Jaquelyn Tatoy beyond reasonable doubt. Petitioner avers that the trial Court erred when it convicted him on the basis of his uncounselled confession. The Court is confronted with the issue of the admissibility of an extrajudicial confession.… Read More PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZAR TOMAQUIN G.R. No. 133188 July 23, 2004 Bill of Rights, Rights of an Accused

— Constitutional Law —

TABASA v. CA G.R. No. 125793 August 29, 2006 Citizenship, Repatriation

January 26, 2018

FACTS:   Petitioner Joevanie Tabasa was a natural-born citizen of the Philippines. When he was seven years old, petitioner acquired American citizenship after his father became a naturalized citizen of the United States. When Petitioner came to the Philippines as a “balikbayan”, he was arrested and detained by an agent of the Bureau of Immigration and… Read More TABASA v. CA G.R. No. 125793 August 29, 2006 Citizenship, Repatriation

— Remedial Law —

BPI vs. SPS SANTIAGO G.R. No. 169116 March 28, 2007 Jurisdiction, Service of Summons

January 26, 2018

FACTS:  Petitioner BPI is a banking institution duly organized and existing as such under the Philippine laws. Private respondent Centrogen, Inc. (Centrogen) is a domestic corporation engaged in pharmaceutical business, represented in this act by its President, Edwin Santiago, son of private respondents Spouses Ireneo M. Santiago and Liwanag P. Santiago. On several occasions, private… Read More BPI vs. SPS SANTIAGO G.R. No. 169116 March 28, 2007 Jurisdiction, Service of Summons

— Constitutional Law —

Antonio v. Reyes G.R. No. 155800 March 10, 2006 Article XV of the Constitution, The Family

January 25, 2018

FACTS: In 1990, Leo married Marie, the latter being ten years his senior. In 1993, Leo filed to annul the marriage due to Marie’s Psychological Incapacity. Leo claimed that Marie persistently lied about herself, the people around her, her occupation, income, educational attainment and other events or things. She would claim that she is a… Read More Antonio v. Reyes G.R. No. 155800 March 10, 2006 Article XV of the Constitution, The Family

— Constitutional Law, Taxation —

PETRON vs. TIANGCO G.R. No. 158881 April 16, 2008 Taxation, LGC

January 16, 2018

FACTS: Petron maintains a depot or bulk plant at the Navotas Fishport Complex, and through that depot, it has engaged in the selling of diesel fuels to vessels used in commercial fishing in and around Manila Bay. Petron received a letter from the office of Navotas Mayor, respondent Toby Tiangco, wherein the corporation was assessed… Read More PETRON vs. TIANGCO G.R. No. 158881 April 16, 2008 Taxation, LGC