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An Information for Rape was filed against Ramos. The accusatory portion of the said Information reads: That on or about the 27th day of December 2007, [in the] Province of Benguet, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, did then and there…
Read decisionThe relevant factual background was summarized by the CA thusly: On November 5, 2002, at around 5:00 in the morning, Ernesto Belchez was driving a passenger bus, Mabel Tours Bus with body number 1896-C and plate Number TB EBJ (old)/TB EVL-648 (new), owned by [respondent] Antonio San Andres, along…
Read decisionOn 2008, Philhealth CARAGA granted its officers, employees and contractors various benefits, among others are: contractor's gift, special events gifts, project completion incentive, nominal gift, and birthday gifts, amounting to ₱49,874,228.02.4 On 2009, the Audit Team Leader (ATL) of Philhealth…
Read decisionChua and Gil were candidates for the position of Punong Barangay of Addition Hills, San Juan City in the October 28, 2013 Barangay Elections. After the canvassing of the votes, Chua was proclaimed the winner after obtaining 465 votes as against Gil's 460 votes.3 On May 7, 2013, Gil filed an election…
Read decisionRandy Talatala Gidoc (herein appellant) was charged in four (4) separate Informations for violations of Sections 5, 11, 12 and 15 of Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (RA 9165) otherwise known as The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, committed as follows: CRIMINAL CASE No. 14428-2006-C…
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