JUNE 2018

DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK

Property; Trust; Prescription; Laches
Sps. Roberto Aboitiz and Maria Cristina
Cabarrus vs. Sps. Peter L. Po and Victoria L. Po/Sps. SECOND https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Peter L. Po and Victoria L. Po vs. Sps. Roberto 208450/ 208497 June 5, 2017 LEONEN, J. /jun2017/gr_208450_2017.html
DIVISION
Aboitiz, et al.
Property; Contract of Sale; Conjugal Property
Dolores Alejo vs. Sps. Ernesto Cortez and Priscilla THIRD https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
San Pedro, Sps. Jorge Leonardo and Jacinta 206114 June 19, 2017 TIJAM, J. /jun2017/gr_206114_2017.html
Leonardo and the Register of Deeds of Bulacan DIVISION

Property; Easement
Danilo Bartolata, represented by his attoney-in-fact
Rebecca R. Pilot and/or Dionisio P. Pilot vs. Republic THIRD https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
of the Philippines, Department of Public Works and 223334 June 7, 2017 VELASCO, JR., J. /jun2017/gr_223334_2017.html
Highways, Department of Transportation and DIVISION
Communications, and Toll Regulatory Board

Property; Mortgage; Sale

Makilito B. Mahinay vs. Dura Tire & Rubber SECOND https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Industries, Inc. 194152 June 5, 2017 LEONEN, J. /jun2017/gr_194152_2017.html
DIVISION
Property; Contracts of Pledge and Mortgage; Novation
Paradigm Development Corporation of the THIRD https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Philippines vs.Bank of the Philippine Islands 191174 June 7, 2017 REYES, J., J. /jun2017/gr_191174_2017.html
DIVISION
 July 2017
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Property; Possession
Remedios V. Geñorga vs. Heirs of Julian Meliton, represented by PERLAS- https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Roberto Meliton as Attorney-in-Fact, Irene Meliton, Henry Meliton, 224515 July 3, 2017 FIRST DIVISION jul2017/gr_224515_2017.html
Roberto Meliton, Haide Meliton and Maria Fe Meliton Espinosa BERNABE, J.
Property; Possession; Ownership
Sps. Maximo Espinoza and Winifreda De Vera vs. Sps. Antonio https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Mayandoc and Erlinda Cayabyab Mayandoc 211170 July 3, 2017 SECOND DIVISION PERALTA, J. jul2017/gr_211170_2017.html
Property; Possession
Heirs of Cayetano Cascayan, represented by La Paz Martinez vs. Sps. https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Oliver and Evelyn Gumallaoi, and the Municipal Engineer of Bangui, 211947 July 3, 2017 SECOND DIVISION LEONEN,J. jul2017/gr_211947_2017.html
Ilocos Norte
Obligations

Luis Juan L. Virata and UEM-Mara Philippines Corporation vs.Alejandro

220926/
Ng Wee Westmont Investment Corp., et al./Westmont Investment, 221058/
https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Corporation vs. Alejandro Ng Wee/Manuel Estrella vs. Alejandro Ng 221109/ July 5, 2017 THIRD DIVISION VELASCO, JR., J. jul2017/gr_220926_2017.html
Wee/Simeon Cua, et al. vs. Alejandro Ng Wee/Anthony T. 221135/
Reyes vs. Alejandro Ng Wee, et al.
221218
Property; Co-Ownership; Contracts
https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Jose S. Ocampo vs. Ricardo S. Ocampo, Sr. 227894 July 5, 2017 THIRD DIVISION VELASCO, JR., J. jul2017/gr_227894_2017.html
Contracts; Damages
Ka Kuen Chua, doing business under the name and style Ka Kuen 194027-
Chua Architectural vs. Colorite Marketing Corporation/Colorite 194028/ http://lawyerly.ph/juris/view/cf764
Marketing Corporation vs. Ka Kuen Chua, doing business under the July 5, 2017 THIRD DIVISION REYES, J.
193969-
name and style Ka Kuen Chua Architectural
193970
Contract; Quasi-Delict: Culpa Aquiliana
Sps. Dionisio Estrada and Jovita R. Estrada vs. Philippine Rabbit Bus DEL CASTILLO, https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Lines, Inc. and Eduardo R. Saylan 203902 July 19, 2017 FIRST DIVISION jul2017/gr_203902_2017.html
J.
Property: Easement of Right of Way
https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Ama Land, Inc. vs. Wack Wack Residents' Association, Inc. 202342 July 19, 2017 FIRST DIVISION CAGUIOA, J. jul2017/gr_202342_2017.html
Property; Prescription
https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Aurelia Narcise, et al. vs. Valbueco 196888 July 19, 2017 THIRD DIVISION TIJAM, J. jul2017/gr_196888_2017.html
Prescription: Action for Reconveyance
Sps. Yu Hwa Ping and Mary Gaw vs. Ayala Land, Inc./Heirs of Sps. 173120/ July 26, 2017 SECOND DIVISION MENDOZA, J. https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
Andres Diaz and Josefa Mia vs. Ayala Land, Inc. 173141 jul2017/gr_173120_2017.html
Damages; Torts; Negligence
Al Dela Cruz vs. Capt. Renato Octaviano and Wilma Octaviano 219649 July 26, 2017 SECOND DIVISION PERALTA, J. https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
jul2017/gr_219649_2017.html
 AUGUST 2017
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
Implied Trusts

Sps. Felix A. Chua and Carmen L. Chua, et al. THIRD http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_21

215999 August 16, 2017 BERSAMIN, J.
Vs. United Coconut Planters Bank, et al. DIVISION

Sales: Capacity to Buy and Sell

Ariel G. Palacios, for and in behalf of the AFP
Retirement and Separation Benefits System http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/ac_1
A.C. NO. 11504 August 1, 2017 EN BANC PER CURIAM
(AFP-RSBS) Vs. Atty. Bienvenido Braulio M.
Amora, Jr.
Extra-Contractual Obligations: Quasi-Delict

John E.R. Reyes and Merwin Joseph Reyes THIRD http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_18

185597 August 2, 2017 JARDELEZA, J.
Vs. Orico Doctolero, et al. DIVISION

Contracts: Interpretation of Contracts

Hi-Lon Manufacturing, Inc. Vs. Commission

210669 August 1, 2017 EN BANC PERALTA, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_210
on Audit
Breach of Contract of Carriage; Damages

Judith D. Darines and Joyce D. Darines Vs.

206468 August 2, 2017 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_20
Eduardo Quiñones and Rolando Quitan

Obligations: Obligations with a Penal Clause; Damages

Swire Realty Development Corporation Vs. http://www.chanrobles.com/cral

THIRD aw/2017augustdecisions.php?
Speacilty Contracts General and Construction 188027 August 9, 2017 REYES, JR., J.
DIVISION id=628
Services, Inc. and Jose Javellan

PRESCRIPTION
Pinoner Insurance and Surety Corporation Vs. SECOND
226345 August 2, 2017 MENDOZA, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_226
APL Co., Pte. Ltd. DIVISION
PRESCRIPTION

August 8, 2017 EN BANC MENDOZA, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_190

Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Eugenio

190004 DISSENTING OPINION: JARDELEZA, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_190
Dalauta
http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/ju
SEPARATE OPINION: LEONEN, J. ri2017/aug2017/gr_190004_so_2
017.html
PRESCRIPTION
Pen Development Corporation and Las Brisas
211845 August 9, 2017 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_211
Resort Corporation Vs. Martinez Leyba, Inc.
Lease

Ley Construction and Development

Corporation Vs. Marvin Medel Sedano doing
business under the name and style "Lola Taba
Lolo Pato Palengke at Paluto sa SECOND PERLAS-BERNABE,
222711 August 23, 2017 http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_222
Seaside"/Marvin Medel Sedano doing business DIVISION J.
under the name and style "Lola Taba Lolo Pato
Palengke at Paluto sa Seaside" Vs. Philippine
National Construction Corporation

Lease
Carmelo Iringan Vs. Atty. Clayton B. LEONARDO-DE
A.C. No. 8574 August 16, 2017 FIRST DIVISION http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/ac_857
Gumangan CASTRO, J.
 September 2017
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
Contract of Adhesion, Damages
Encarnacion Construction & Industrial Corporation Vs.
PERLAS- http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
Phoenix Ready Mix Concrete Development & 225402 SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 SECOND DIVISION
BERNABE, J.,
Construction, Inc.
Declaration of Nullity of Contract of Sale and Mortgage, Damages
Sps. Firmo S. Rosario and Agnes Annabelle Dean-Rosario DEL CASTILLO, https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/
212731 SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 FIRST DIVISION sep2017/gr_212731_2017.html
Vs. Priscilla P. Alvar J.
Moral and Exemplary Damages
Alicia M.L. Coseteng and Diliman Preparatory School Vs.
185938 SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 SECOND DIVISION REYES, JR., J. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
Leticia P. Perez
MACEDA LAW
Pricilla Zafra Obre Vs. Filinvest Land, Inc. 208185 SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 THIRD DIVISION LEONEN,J. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
Contract of Carriage, Damages
Jose Sanico and Vicente Castro Vs. Werherlina P. Colipano 209969 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 SECOND DIVISION CAGUIOA, J. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
Contract of Sale
Heirs of Gilberto Roldan, namely: Adelina Roldan, et al.
Vs. Heirs of Silvela Roldan, namely: Antonio R. De 202578 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 FIRST DIVISION SERENO, CJ. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
Guzman, et al.
Termination of Contracts, Damages
Department of Public Works and Highways Vs. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
179732 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 THIRD DIVISION LEONEN,J.
CMC/Monark/Pacific/Hi-Tri Joint Venture
Settlement of Obligation, Compromise Agreement
Team Image Entertainment, Inc., and Felix S. Co Vs. Solar
Entertainment, Inc./Solar Entertainment, Inc. Vs. Team 191652 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 THIRD DIVISION LEONEN,J. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
Image Entertainment, Inc., and Felix S. Co
Complaint for Nullity of Contracts, Partition of Properties and Reconveyance of Title with Damages
Rafael Almeda, et al. Vs. Heirs of Ponciano Almeda in
substitution of original defendant Ponciano Almeda, et al. 194189 SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 FIRST DIVISION TIJAM, J. http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017septemberdecisions.php?id=
 OCTOBER 2017
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
DAMAGES
Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc. and
Columbian Shipmanagement, Ltd. Vs.
Eduardo J. Godinez/Eduardo J. Godinez Vs. 206826 October 2, 2017 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/oct2017/gr_206826_2017.ht
Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc. and
Columbian Shipmanagement, Ltd.
Subrogation
Oriental Assurance Corporation Vs. Manuel THIRD http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/oct2017/gr_189524_2017.ht
189524 October 11, 2017 LEONEN, J.
Ong DIVISION
PRESCRIPTION
G.V. Florida Transport, Inc. Vs. Tiara http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/oct2017/gr_201378_2017.ht
201378 October 18, 2017 FIRST DIVISION JARDELEZA, J.
Commercial Corporation
Express and Implied Warranty; Exemplary Damages
Pilipinas Makro, Inc. Vs. Coco Charcoal THIRD http://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/oct2017/gr_196419_2017.ht
196419 October 4, 2017 MARTIRES, J.
Philippines, Inc. and Lim Kim San DIVISION
 OCTOBER 2017
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
PRESCRIPTION
Benjamin Evangelista vs. Screenex, Inc., https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
represented by Alexander G. Yu
211564 November 20, 2017 FIRST DIVISION SERENO, CJ. /nov2017/gr_211564_2017.html

Contract: Contract of Sale

Fernando Mancol, Jr. vs. Development Bank of http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017
the Philippines
204289 November 22, 2017 FIRST DIVISION TIJAM, J. novemberdecisions.php?id=905

Property; Mortgage
Sps. Ellis R. Miles and Carolina Ronquillo- http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017
Miles vs. Bonnie Bautista Lao
209544 November 22, 2017 FIRST DIVISION TIJAM, J. novemberdecisions.php?id=896

Property; Mortgage
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Boston Equity Resources Inc., and William THIRD html?
193228 November 27, 2017 BERSAMIN, J. file=/jurisprudence/2017/november2017
Hernandez vs.Edgarder D. Del Rosario DIVISION
/193228.pdf
Damages; Quasi-delict
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Visayan Electric Company, Inc. Vs. Emilio G. Alfeche, THIRD html?
et al. 209910 November 27, 2017 LEONEN, J. file=/jurisprudence/2017/november2017
DIVISION
/209910.pdf
Property; Contract
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Joseph Harry Poole-Blunden Vs. Union Bank of the THIRD html?
Philippines 205838 November 29, 2017 LEONEN, J. file=/jurisprudence/2017/november2017
DIVISION
/205838.pdf
 December 2017
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
Damages; Quasi-Delict
St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc. Vs. LWV Construction SECOND PERLAS-BERNABE, http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017
Corporation 217426 December 4, 2017 decemberdecisions.php?id=950
DIVISION J.
Damages; Negligence
Sps. Ed Dante Latonio and Mary Ann Latonio and
the minor Ed Christian Latonio vs. Mcgeorge Food SECOND https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Industries Inc, Cebu Golden Foods Industries, Inc. 206184 December 6, 2017 PERALTA, J. /dec2017/gr_206184_2017.html
DIVISION
and Tyke Philil Lomibao
Property; Mortgage
SECOND https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Jose Diaz, Jr. vs. Salvador Valenciano, Jr. 209376 December 6, 2017 PERALTA, J. /dec2017/gr_209376_2017.html
DIVISION
Property; Laches; Right of Possession
Heirs of Victor Amistos, namely: Venezuela A. Dela Cruz, SECOND PERLAS-BERNABE, http://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/2017
et al. Vs. Elmer T. Vallecer 227124 December 6, 2017 decemberdecisions.php?id=964
DIVISION J.
Property; Possession
Tomas R. Leonidas vs. Tancredo Vargas and Republic of the https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Philippines 201031 December 14, 2017 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. /dec2017/gr_201031_2017.html

Property; Mortgage
*napunta sa october 2017 ang isang December Marianito Padilla and Alfredo Javaluyas Vs. Universal https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
2017 na case… Robina Corporation 214805 December 14, 2017 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. /oct2017/gr_214805_2017.html

Property; Possession; Donation

Sps. Juan and Antonia Cano, et al. Vs. Sps. Arturo and https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017
Emerenciana Cano/Sps. Juan Cano and Antonia Soriano- 188666/ 190750 December 14, 2017 FIRST DIVISION SERENO, C.J. /dec2017/gr_188666_2017.html
Cano Vs. Sps. Arturo Cano and Emerenciana Decasin
 January 2018
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
Damages: Homicide
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
People of the Philippines vs. Yolando B. Panerio THIRD html?
alias John "Yolly" Labor and Alex (Jojo) F. Orteza 205440 January 15, 2018 MARTIRES, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/20
DIVISION
5440.pdf
Prescription; Contract
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Specified Contractors & Development, Inc., et al. Vs. Jose html?
A. Pobocan 212472 January 11, 2018 FIRST DIVISION TIJAM, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/21
2472.pdf
Damages: Murder
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
html?
People of the Philippines Vs. PFC Enrique Reyes 224498 January 11, 2018 FIRST DIVISION TIJAM, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/22
4498.pdf
Guaranty; Continuing Guaranty
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Ramon E. Reyes and Clara R. Pastor vs. Bancom html?
Development Corp. 190286 January 11, 2018 FIRST DIVISION SERENO, C.J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/19
0286.pdf
Quasi-Contract
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
American Power Conversion Corporation, et html?
al. vs. Jason Yu Lim 214291 January 11, 2018 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/21
4291.pdf
Damages: Libel
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Marilou Punongbayan-Visitacion Vs. People of the THIRD html?
Philippines and Carmelita P. Punongbayan 194214 January 10, 2018 MARTIRES, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/19
DIVISION
4214.pdf
Damages
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
The City of Bacolod, Hon. Mayor Evelio R. THIRD html?
Leonardia, et al. vs. Phuture Visions Co., Inc. 190289 January 17, 2018 VELASCO, JR., J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/19
DIVISION
0289.pdf
Damages: Rape
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
People of the Philippines Vs. Jesus Empuesto y Socatre
THIRD html?
218245 January 17, 2018 MARTIRES, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/21
DIVISION
8245.pdf
Damages
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Allied Banking Corporation, now merged with THIRD html?
Philippine National Bank vs. Reynold Calumpang 219435 January 17, 2018 VELASCO, JR., J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/21
DIVISION
9435.pdf
Lease; Contract
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Victoria N. Racelis Vs. Spouses Germil Javier and THIRD html?
Rebecca Javier 189609 January 29, 2018 LEONEN, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/18
DIVISION
9609.pdf
Condonation
H. Villarica Pawnshop, Inc., HL Villarica Pawnshop, http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Inc., HRV Villarica Pawnshop, Inc. and Villarica THIRD html?
Pawnshop, Inc. Vs. Social Security Commission, 228087 January 24, 2018 GESMUNDO, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/22
DIVISION
Social Security System, et al. 8087.pdf

Property; Co-ownership
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
html?
Esmeraldo Gatchalian Vs. Cesar Flores, et al. 225176 January 19, 2018 FIRST DIVISION TIJAM, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/january2018/22
5176.pdf
 February 2018
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
Damages: Rape
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
html?
People of the Philippines Vs. Carlos Bauit y Delos Santos 223102 February 14, 2018 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/february2018/2
23102.pdf
Damages: Robbery with Homicide
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
html?
People of the Philippines Vs. Hermie Paris y Nicolas 218130 February 14, 2018 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/february2018/2
18130.pdf
Art. 2219, NCC; Award of Moral Damages on the Crime of Serious Physical Injuries
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
html?
Eden Etino Vs. People of the Philippines 206632 February 14, 2018 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/february2018/2
06632.pdf
Property; Deed of Donation; Deed of Absolute Sale
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
Lilia S. Duque and Heirs of Meteo Duque, namely: Lilia S. THIRD html?
Duque, et al. Vs. Spouses Bartolome D. Yu, et al. 226130 February 19, 2018 VELASCO, JR., J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/february2018/2
DIVISION
26130.pdf
 March 2018
DOCTRINE Case Title GR No. Date Division PONENTE LINK
Contracts; Lease
http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pdf/web/viewer.
html?
Rolando De Roca Vs. Eduardo C. Dabuyan, et al. 215281 March 5, 2018 FIRST DIVISION DEL CASTILLO, J. file=/jurisprudence/2018/march2018/215
281.pdf