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The instant petitions originated from a Complaint5�for�accion publiciana�with damages and attorney's fees filed by respondent Concepcion L. Demavivas (Demavivas), along with her co-plaintiffs in the civil case, namely, Arturo S. Lumampao (Lumampao), Luz L. Fancobila (Fancobila), and Imelda L. Babaan…
On 13 May 2015, a tragic fire occurred inside the compound of Kentex in Valenzuela City causing the death of seventy-four individuals and injury to several other persons. The Inter-Agency Anti-Arson Task Force11(IATF) conducted an investigation on the tragic fire. In its Memorandum dated 29 May…
Corona F. Jimenez (Corona) is the registered owner of a 532-square meter lot6�covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. RT-122097 (126876).7�Danilo Santiago F. Jimenez (Danilo), Sonia F. Jimenez-Catarroja (Sonia), Vilma T. Jimenez-Lagdameo, Federico Dalton F. Jimenez, and Chona F.…
On August 13, 1999, herein respondents Mauricio Laoyan (Laoyan; now deceased)8�and Magdalena Quilit (Quilit) filed with the Regional Agrarian Reform Adjudicator (RARAD) a petition for annulment of sale of an agricultural land and redemption thereof docketed as DARAB Case No. 0347-99-B-CAR. The case…
Destriza filed a complaint for permanent disability benefits, sickness allowance, medical reimbursement, compensatory, moral, and exemplary damages, and attorney's fees before the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) against the respondents FSC, Cachapero and Boseline.7 FSC is a domestic…
Petitioners Elena M. Borcillo (Borcillo), Reynaldo E. Manuel, Jr. (Manuel, Jr.), and Romiel S. Valiente (Valiente; collectively, petitioners) were the Department of Education (DepEd) Cagayan de Oro City's School Division Superintendent, Assistant School Division Superintendent, and the…
In 2012, petitioner V People Manpower Phils., Inc. (V Manpower) hired Dominador, for and in behalf of its principal, Cape Papua New Guinea Ltd. (hereafter, Cape PNG)4�as a Deck Crew/Rigger5�for an estimated period of six (6) months, from January 17, 2012 to July 17, 2012, or up to the completion of…
Vicente Catungal (Vicente) owned two (2) parcels of unregistered land located in Macabito, Calasiao, Pangasinan.7�He died on December 1, 1944 and was survived by five children, two of whom are Fausta and Genaro Catungal (Genaro).8 On July 23, 1994, Fausta and Genaro executed the Deed in…
Respondents hired petitioner as Chief Steward under a nine-month Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Contract of Employment6�dated April 3, 2012. After undergoing a pre-employment medical examination, he was declared fit to work. He then joined the vessel MN Clipper Hebe on May 15,…
The case stemmed from a complaint for nullity and/or annulment of sale, accounting, damages, and attorney's fees with prayer for injunctive reliefs4�(complaint) filed by original plaintiff, Aproniana Poli�o Balisalisa (Aproniana), as judicial guardian of Aquilino O. Poli�o (Aquilino) and Ducepino O.…
On August 13, 1999, herein respondents Mauricio Laoyan (Laoyan; now deceased)8�and Magdalena Quilit (Quilit) filed with the Regional Agrarian Reform Adjudicator (RARAD) a petition for annulment of sale of an agricultural land and redemption thereof docketed as DARAB Case No. 0347-99-B-CAR. The case…
Accused-appellants were charged with violation of Section 5, Article II of R.A. 9165 in an Information6�dated August 3, 2009 that states: That on or about the 31st�day of July 2009, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named…
On December 1, 2004, respondent Alejandria Benitez (Alejandria) filed a petition for the settlement, division, and partition of the intestate estate of her husband Romeo Benitez (Romeo) before the Regional Trial Court of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Branch 18 (intestate court) docketed as Spec. Proc.…
On August 25, 2009, the Malits filed a complaint for cancellation and declaration of nullity of Free Patent No. 035408-09-1197 and�Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. 14447, covering Lot No. 1298 of the Lubao Cadastre, claiming that these were procured by respondents through fraud. The Malits…
The Laoag City Police Station planned a buy-bust operation after receiving information from a "police asset", that a certain Franklin Reyes (Reyes) alias "idol", was peddling illegal drugs along Magat Salamat Street. At the briefing, PO1 Irving Lorenzo (PO1 Lorenzo) was designated as the…
In an Information dated September 2, 1997, Quijano was charged with frustrated murder committed as follows: That on or about the 21st�day of June 1997, at about 3:30 o'clock dawn in the City of Cebu, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused, armed with a…
The facts are stated in the Decision of the CA. DBP obtained a loan from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) through the Industrial Guarantee and Loan Fund (IGLF). DBP made the IGLF proceeds available to participating financial institutions by way of subsidiary loans. Hermosa Bank…
Arlene filed a complaint for illegal dismissal against HNU. She alleged that even though she was already a regular employee, HNU did not renew her contract of employment without due process. She sought moral and exemplary damages in her complaint.4 Petitioner started working as a Casual or Assistant…
Petitioner Alpha Plus International Enterprises Corporation (Alpha Plus), a company engaged in optical media business,6�obtained two fire insurance policies from respondent Philippine Charter Insurance Corp. (PCIC) covering the period of June 9, 2007 to June 9, 2008.7�On February 24, 2008,…
