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A.C. No. 3951, June 19, 2018 - UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK, Complainant, v. ATTY. LAURO G. NOEL, Respondent.

PHILIPPINE SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

EN BANC

A.C. No. 3951, June 19, 2018

UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK, Complainant, v. ATTY. LAURO G. NOEL, Respondent.

D E C I S I O N

GESMUNDO, J.:

Before the Court is a Petition1 filed by United Coconut Planters Bank (complainant) seeking the disbarment and/or suspension of Atty. Lauro Noel (respondent) allegedly for violation of the Lawyer's Oath.

The Antecedents

On November 22, 1990, complainant retained the legal services of respondent in a case for injunction and damages with writ of preliminary injunction and prayer for temporary restraining order (LMWD case) filed by Leyte Metro Water District (LMWD) before the Regional Trial Court of Palo, Leyte.

On November 23, 1990, respondent, on behalf of complainant, attended the hearing in connection with the LMWD case. During the said hearing, respondent promised to file a comment on the application for preliminary injunction within ten (10) days. Respondent failed to file the promised comment.

Respondent also failed to file an answer to the complaint.

Thus, on December 7, 1991, LMWD's counsel, Atty. Francisco P. Martinez, moved to declare complainant in default.

On February 15, 1991, the motion to declare complainant in default was granted and LMWD was subsequently allowed to present evidence ex �parte.

On November 15, 1991, the decision in the said case was served on complainant. It referred the said decision to respondent, who assured complainant's Branch Manager in Tacloban, Mr. Francisco Cupin, Jr., that he need not worry since respondent would take care of everything.

On January 1, 1992, a writ of execution was served on the manager of complainant's Tacloban Branch. Again, the writ of execution was referred by complainant's Branch Manager to respondent, who once again reassured him that everything was alright and that he would take care of it.

On February 5, 1992, the sheriff enforced the writ of execution. Complainant was forced to open Savings Account No. 11724 in the name of said sheriff to satisfy the judgment.

Hence, complainant filed herein complaint for disbarment against respondent on November 17, 1992.

Proceedings before this Court

On January 25, 1993, the Court issued a Resolution2 requiring respondent to comment on the complaint for disbarment within ten (10) days from notice. Respondent failed to comply with said resolution.

On July 31, 1995, the Court issued another Resolution3 requiring respondent to show cause why he should not be disciplinarily dealt with or held in contempt for failing to file a comment within the required period. It reiterated its order for respondent to file a comment within ten (10) days from notice. Respondent again failed to comply with the resolution.

On August 5, 1996, the Court issued another Resolution4 imposing on respondent a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) payable within ten (10) days from receipt thereof or to suffer imprisonment of five (5) days if the fine was not paid within the prescribed period. The Court then reiterated its July 31, 1995 resolution requiring an explanation and his comment. Records show that respondent received the August 5, 1996 resolution on August 29, 1996. However, he still failed to comply therewith.

Thus, on February 23, 1998, the Court issued a Resolution5 increasing the fine to One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) payable to the Court within ten (10) days from receipt and, again, required respondent to comply with the July 31, 1995 and August 5, 1996 resolutions. It warned respondent that failure on his part to pay the increased fine and to comply with the resolutions within the period given would compel the Court to order his immediate arrest and detention until he satisfactorily complied with the said resolutions. Respondent again failed to comply with the resolution.

On September 5, 2001, the Court issued a Resolution6 declaring respondent guilty of contempt of court and ordered his detention until he complies with the Court's January 25, 1993 resolution by filing the required comment and pays the fine of P1,000.00.

On September 5, 2001, the Court issued the Order of Arrest and Commitment.7 It commanded the Director of NBI to commit respondent in a detention cell until he complies with the January 25, 1993 resolution by submitting the required comment and remitting the increased fine of P1,000.00. It directed the NBI to make an immediate return of compliance therewith.

On November 5, 2001, the NBI filed apt Endorsement8 informing the Court that it served respondent the order of arrest and commitment on October 29, 2001 at about 9:30 a.m. Respondent was detained at the NBI Eastern Visayas Regional Office, Tacloban City. At about 12:00 a.m. of the same day, respondent was released from custody upon submission of the required comment and payment of fine via postal money order.

In his Comment9 dated October 29, 2001, respondent stated that he had not been furnished a copy of the administrative complaint filed against him for which reason he had not filed his comment. He also alleged that he was not furnished a copy of the resolution declaring him guilty of contempt and adjudging him liable for a fine. In compliance with the order declaring him in contempt, he attached a money order in the amount of P1,000.00 as payment for the fine imposed but with reservation to file his extended comment upon receipt of a copy of the administrative complaint filed against him.

On January 28, 2002, the Court issued a Resolution10 noting (1) the NBI 1st endorsement; (2) respondent's comment; and (3) Official Receipt No. 15925598 issued on November 29, 2001 by the Collecting Officer of the Court evidencing payment by respondent of the fine of P1,000.00. In the said resolution, the Court resolved to require (1) complainant to furnish respondent a copy of the administrative complaint and its annexes and to submit proof of such service within five (5) days from notice, and (2) for respondent to file his comment within ten (10) days from receipt thereof.

On March 21, 2002, complainant filed its Manifestation and Compliance.11 It manifested that it served respondent a copy of the complaint for disbarment on March 20, 2002 as evidenced by Registry Receipt No. 68540 and LBC Official Receipt No. 1510779. This manifestation and compliance was noted by the Court in its May 22, 2002 Resolution.12

On December 7, 2005, the Court issued a Resolution13 stating that respondent still had yet to comply with the January 28, 2002 resolution requiring him to submit his comment despite service upon him of a copy of the complaint on March 21, 2002. Thus, it resolved to require respondent to show cause why he should not be disciplinarily dealt with or held in contempt for such failure and to comply with the January 28, 2002 resolution within ten (10) days from notice.

On December 15, 2010, the Court issued a Resolution14 noting that respondent still had yet to comply with the December 7, 2005 resolution. Thus, it again resolved to require respondent to show cause why he should not be disciplinarily dealt with or held in contempt for such failure and to comply with the December 7, 2005 resolution within ten (10) days from notice.

In a Report,15 dated February 17, 2012, the Office of the Bar Confidant informed the Court that respondent did not comply with the resolutions dated December 7, 2005 and December 15, 2010.

Thus, on July 11, 2012, the Court issued a Resolution16 resolving to (1) impose upon respondent a fine of P1,000.00 within ten (10) days from notice thereof or a penalty of imprisonment of five (5) days if the fine is not paid within the said period; and (2) require respondent to comply with the December 7, 2005 resolution by filing the comment within ten (10) days from notice hereof.

On September 19, 2012, respondent filed a Motion for Extension of Time to File Comment,17 praying that he be given an extension of twenty (20) days from September 20, 2012 to file his comment on the administrative complaint. He alleged in his motion that he was not able to file his comment because the files related to the administrative case had not yet been located in the records of the Regional Trial Court of Leyte.

On September 27, 2012, respondent filed a Compliance18 to the July 11, 2012 resolution of the Court. He attached a photocopy of Official Receipt No. 0057019-SC-EP, dated September 14, 2012, as proof that he had paid the fine imposed upon him in the July 11, 2012 resolution.

On November 19, 2012, the Court issued a Resolution19 (1) granting respondent's motion for an extension of twenty (20) days from September 20, 2012 within which to file a comment; and (2) noting and accepting his compliance with the July 11, 2012 resolution ordering him to pay a fine.

In the Report for Agenda,20 dated August 3, 2015, the Office of the Bar Confidant informed the Court that respondent's extended period to file his comment expired on October 10, 2012 without his compliance therewith.

On August 19, 2015, the Court, in a Resolution21 resolved to (1) consider respondent's right to file his comment as deemed waived; and (2) referred the complaint before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for investigation, report and recommendation.

Thereafter, the IBP Commission on Bar Discipline (Commission) issued a Notice of Mandatory Conference22 notifying and directing the parties to appear during the mandatory conference set on December 8, 2015 at 9:00a.m. Only respondent appeared during the conference, as stated in the Minutes of the Hearing,23 dated December 8, 2015.

The Commission issued an Order24 requiring him to file his verified answer to the complaint within five (5) days or until December 14, 2015. It expressly stated that respondent's failure to file his answer shall be deemed a waiver of the right thereof. The record is bereft of any evidence that respondent filed his answer.

Recommendation of the IBP Board of Governors

In its Report and Recommendation,25 dated April 7, 2017, the Commission recommended the disbarment of respondent. It ruled that respondent violated the Lawyer's Oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility (Code), specifically Canons 1 and 12, because of his blatant refusal to obey the orders of the Court and the Commission. It noted that his conduct clearly manifests his dishonesty and lack of respect for the orders of the duly constituted authorities for a period of twenty-five (25) years. It also found that respondent violated Canons 17 and 18 of the Code when he ignored his responsibility to complainant, his client. It stated that his failure to file an answer in the LMWD case resulted to an adverse decision against his client. It further found that he has not shown any remorse for his mistake or any vigilance to remedy the same. These acts, for the Commission, were clear manifestations of his lackadaisical behavior and conduct, warranting his removal from the Roll of Attorneys.

In its Resolution No. XXII-2017-1082,26 dated May 27, 2017, the IBP - Board of Governors adopted the report and recommendation of the Commission, as follows:
RESOLVED to ADOPT the findings of fact and recommendation of the Investigating Commissioner imposing the penalty of disbarment.27
The record is bereft of any evidence that either party filed a motion for reconsideration or petition for review thereto.

The Ruling of the Court

The Court agrees with the IBP - Board of Governors that respondent violated the Lawyer's Oath and the Code. However, it does not agree with the recommended penalty.

The core issue before the Court is whether respondent committed culpable negligence in failing to file an answer on behalf of complainant in the LMWD case for which reason complainant was declared in default and judgment rendered against it on the basis of ex parte evidence.

The Court answers in the affirmative.

Canon 17 of the Code provides that "a lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client and he shall be mindful of the trust and confidence reposed in him."28 Canon 18, in turn, imposes upon a lawyer the duty to serve his client with competence and diligence.29 Further, Rule 18.03, Canon 18 expressly states that "[a] lawyer shall not neglect a legal matter entrusted to him, and his negligence in connection therewith shall render him liable."30

It is axiomatic that no lawyer is obliged to act either as adviser or advocate for every person who may wish to become his client. He has the right to decline employment, subject, however, to Canon 14 of the Code. However, once he agrees to take up the cause of a client, the lawyer owes fidelity to such cause and must always be mindful of the trust and confidence reposed in him. He must serve the client with competence and diligence, and champion the latter's cause with wholehearted fidelity, care, and devotion. Elsewise stated, he owes entire devotion to the interest of the client, warm zeal in the maintenance and defense of his client's rights, and the exertion of his utmost learning and ability to the end that nothing be taken or withheld from his client, save by the rules of law, legally applied. This simply means that his client is entitled to the benefit of any and every remedy and defense that is authorized by the law of the land and he may expect his lawyer to assert every such remedy or defense. If much is demanded from an attorney, it is because the entrusted privilege to practice law carries with it the correlative duties not only to the client but also to the court, to the bar, and to the public. A lawyer who performs his duty with diligence and candor not only protects the interest of his client; he also serves the ends of justice, does honor to the bar, and helps maintain the respect of the community to the legal profession.31

In the instant case, it is uncontested that respondent failed to file an answer on behalf of complainant in the LMWD case. As a result, complainant was declared in default. When the matter of default was referred to respondent by complainant, he assured it that he would take care of it. He, however, did not do anything, hence, LMWD was allowed to present evidence ex parte and judgment was rendered in its favor. Again, complainant referred the adverse judgment to respondent. Once more, he assured it that he would take care of the matter. He failed to do so. Thus, the adverse judgment rendered on the basis of ex parte evidence was enforced and executed against complainant.

The Court is of the view that respondent's conduct constitutes inexcusable negligence. He grossly neglected his duty as counsel to the extreme detriment of his client. He willingly and knowingly allowed the default order to attain finality and he allowed judgment to be rendered against his client on the basis of ex parte evidence. He also willingly and knowingly allowed said judgment to become final and executory. He failed to assert any of the defenses and remedies available to his client under the applicable laws. This constitutes inexcusable negligence warranting an exercise by this Court of its power to discipline him.

In addition, respondent's evident and willful disregard of court processes constitutes further reason to discipline him.

Respondent has repeatedly failed to comply with this Court's orders. He failed to file a comment on the administrative complaint despite numerous resolutions of the Court ordering him to do so. He was found guilty of contempt of court and was fined twice as result of his disobedience. He was even detained by the NBI due to his failure to comply with the Court's orders. He filed a pleading reserving his right to file an extended comment in order to escape detention but the extended comment never came into fruition. Later on, he asked for an additional period of twenty (20) days to file a comment, which the Court liberally granted. However, twenty-five (25) years has passed and respondent has yet to file such.

In Sebastian v. Atty. Bajar,32 the lawyer therein was required by the Court to file a rejoinder within ten (10) days from notice. However, she only submitted the rejoinder after she was detained at the NBI for five (5) days for failure to heed the Court's order. When she was directed to file a comment to the other party's manifestation, she instead filed a manifestation, almost four months thereafter. Hence, the Court found her guilty of willful disobedience of the lawful orders of this Court and of gross misconduct, and imposed upon her the penalty of suspension from the practice of law for three (3) years.

By reason of parity, the Court finds that respondent's acts constitute willful disobedience of the lawful orders of this Court, as well as gross misconduct.

In Sebastian v. Atty. Bajar,33 the Court stated that:
Respondent's cavalier attitude in repeatedly ignoring the orders of the Supreme Court constitutes utter disrespect to the judicial institution. Respondent's conduct indicates a high degree of irresponsibility. A Court's Resolution is 'not to be construed as a mere request, nor should it be complied with partially, inadequately, or selectively.' Respondent's obstinate refusal to comply with the Court's orders 'not only betrays a recalcitrant flaw in her character; it also underscores her disrespect of the Court's lawful orders which is only too deserving of reproof.'

Lawyers are called upon to obey court orders and processes and respondent's deference is underscored by the fact that willful disregard thereof will subject the lawyer not only to punishment for contempt but to disciplinary sanctions as well. In fact, graver responsibility is imposed upon a lawyer than any other to uphold the integrity of the courts and to show respect to their processes.

Respondent's failure to comply with the Court's directive to file a Rejoinder and to file a Comment also constitutes gross misconduct. The Court defined gross misconduct as 'any inexcusable, shameful, flagrant, or unlawful conduct on the part of the person concerned in the administration of justice which is prejudicial to the rights of the parties or to the right determination of a cause.' It is a 'conduct that is generally motivated by a premeditated, obstinate, or intentional purpose.'

In Bernal Jr. v. Fernandez, the Court held that failure to comply with the Court's directive to comment on a letter-complaint constitutes gross misconduct and insubordination, or disrespect. In Cuizon v. Macalino, a lawyer's failure to comply with the Court's Resolutions requiring him to file his comment was one of the infractions that merited his disbarment.34
Undoubtedly, respondent's gross misconduct and willful disobedience have resulted in the extreme and inordinate delay of the instant proceedings. In doing so, he violated Canon 12 of the Code, which provides that "[a] lawyer shall exert every effort and consider it his duty to assist in the speedy and efficient administration of justice."35 He also violated Rule 12.03, Canon 12 of the Code, which states that "[a] lawyer shall not, after obtaining extensions of time to file pleadings, memoranda or briefs, let the period lapse without submitting the same or offering an explanation for his failure to do so."

To stress, the practice of law is a privilege given to lawyers who meet the high standards of legal proficiency and morality, including honesty, integrity and fair dealing. They must perform their four-fold duty to society, the legal profession, the courts and their clients, in accordance with the values and norms of the legal profession as embodied in the Code. Falling short of this standard, the Court will not hesitate to discipline an erring lawyer by imposing an appropriate penalty based on the exercise of sound judicial discretion in consideration of the surrounding facts.36

Under Section 27, Rule 138 of the Rules of Court,37 a finding of gross misconduct and willful disobedience of any lawful order of a superior court is sufficient cause for suspension or disbarment.

The determination of whether an attorney should be disbarred or merely suspended for a period involves the exercise of sound judicial discretion. The penalties for a lawyer's failure to file a brief or other pleading range from reprimand, warning with fine, suspension and, in grave cases, disbarment.38

Considering his inexcusable negligence in handling complainant's case, his gross misconduct, and his willful disobedience of the lawful orders of this Court resulting in extreme and inordinate delay, the Court deems it proper to impose upon him the penalty of suspension from the practice of law for a period of three (3) years.

WHEREFORE, respondent ATTY. LAURO G. NOEL is SUSPENDED from the practice of law for three (3) years, effective upon receipt of this judgment. He is WARNED that a repetition of the same or similar offense shall be dealt with more severely.

Let copies of this Decision be furnished the Office of the Bar Confidant to be entered into the respondent's personal record. Copies shall likewise be furnished the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the Office of the Court Administrator for circulation to all courts concerned.

SO ORDERED.

Carpio,*(Senior Associate Justice), Velasco, Jr., Leonardo-De Castro, Peralta, Bersamin, Del Castillo, Perlas-Bernabe, Leonen, Caguioa, Martires, Tijam, and Reyes, Jr., JJ., concur.
Jardeleza, J., no part close relation to party.



NOTICE OF JUDGMENT

Sirs/Mesdames:

Please take notice that on June 19, 2018 a Decision, copy attached herewith, was rendered by the Supreme Court in the above-entitled case, the original of which was received by this Office on July 6, 2018 at 10:34 a.m.


Very truly yours,
(SGD)
EDGAR O. ARICHETA
Clerk of Court

Endnotes:


* Senior Associate Justice, per Section 12, R.A. 296, The Judiciary Act of 1948, as amended.

1Rollo, pp. 1-5.

2 Id. at 6.

3 Id. at 8.

4 Id. at 9.

5 Id. at 12-13.

6 Id. at 15.

7 Id. at 16-17.

8 Id. at 26.

9 Id. at 21-22.

10 Id. at 34-35.

11 Id. at 36-37.

12 Id. at 41.

13 Id. at 42.

14 Id. at 44.

15 Id. at 45.

16 Id. at 47-48.

17 Id. at 52-53.

18 Id. at 49.

19 Id. at 55.

20 Id. at 57.

21 Id. at 58.

22 Id. at 60.

23 Id. at 61.

24 Id. at 62.

25 Id. at 68-75.

26 Id. at 66-67.

27 Id. at 66.

28 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, Canon 17.

29 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, Canon 18.

30 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, Canon 18, Rule 18.03.

31Santiago v. Atty. Fojas, 318 Phil. 79, 86-87 (1995).

32 559 Phil. 211 (2007).

33 Id.

34 Id. at 224-225.

35 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, Canon 12.

36Del Mundo v. Atty. Capistrano, 685 Phil. 687, 693 (2012).

37 RULES OF COURT, Rule 138, Sec. 27.

SEC. 27. Disbarment or suspension of attorneys by Supreme Court; grounds therefor. - A member of the bar may be disbarred or suspended from his office as attorney by the Supreme Court for any deceit, malpractice, or other gross misconduct in such office, grossly immoral conduct, or by reason of his conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for any violation of the oath which he is required to take before admission to practice, or for a wilful disobedience of any lawful order of a superior court, or for corruptly or willfully appearing as an attorney for a party to a case without authority so to do. The practice of soliciting cases at law for the purpose of gain, either personally or through paid agents or brokers, constitutes malpractice.

38Figueras, et al. v. Atty. Jimenez, 729 Phil. 101, 108 (2014).



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  • G.R. No. 215111, June 20, 2018 - ABOSTA SHIPMANAGEMENT CORPORATION, PANSTAR SHIPPING CO., LTD., AND/OR GAUDENCIO MORALES, Petitioners, v. RODEL D. DELOS REYES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 233702, June 20, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. MANUEL GAMBOA Y FRANCISCO @ "KUYA," Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 214053, June 06, 2018 - TEODORICO CASTILLO, ALICE CASTILLO, AND ST. EZEKIEL SCHOOL, INC., Petitioners, v. BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 227394, June 06, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. NORJANA SOOD Y AMATONDIN, Accused-Appellant.

  • A.C. No. 12156, June 20, 2018 - PAULINO LIM, Complainant, v. ATTY. SOCRATES R. RIVERA, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 189792, June 20, 2018 - COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Petitioner, v. CEBU HOLDINGS, INC., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 229787, June 20, 2018 - RICKY ANYAYAHAN Y TARONAS, Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 218413, June 06, 2018 - FELICIANO S. PASOK, JR., Petitioner, v. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN�MINDANAO AND REX Y. DUA, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 204183, June 20, 2018 - BARANGAY TONGONAN, ORMOC CITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, ISAGANI R. BA�EZ, Petitioner, v. HON. APOLINARIO M. BUAYA, IN HIS CAPACITY AS PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 35, ORMOC CITY, CITY GOVERNMENT OF ORMOC, REPRESENTED BY ITS MAYOR, HONORABLE ERIC C. CODILLA, THE MUNICIPALITY OF KANANGA, LEYTE, REPRESENTED BY ITS MAYOR, HONORABLE GIOVANNI M. NAPARI, AND PHILIPPINE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP.* (PNOC-EDC), REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT MR. PAUL AQUINO, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 200223, June 06, 2018 - REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Petitioner, v. LAKAMBINI C. JABSON, PARALUMAN C. JABSON, MAGPURI C. JABSON, MANUEL C. JABSON III, EDGARDO C. JABSON, RENATO C. JABSON, NOEL C. JABSON, AND NESTOR C. JABSON, REPRESENTED BY LAKAMBINI C. JABSON, ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 218269, June 06, 2018 - IN RE: APPLICATION FOR LAND REGISTRATION, SUPREMA T. DUMO, Petitioner, v. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 228960, June 11, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. JUNREL R. VILLALOBOS, Accused-Appellants.

  • G.R. No. 205925, June 20, 2018 - BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Petitioner, v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 228504, June 06, 2018 - PHILSYNERGY MARITIME, INC. AND/OR TRIMURTI SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD., Petitioners, v. COLUMBANO PAGUNSAN GALLANO, JR., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 224327, June 11, 2018 - COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Petitioner, v. BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 222497, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. PEDRO RUPAL, Accused-Appellant.

  • A.M. No. RTJ-16-2460, June 27, 2018 - ATTY. JEROME NORMAN L. TACORDA AND LETICIA RODRIGO-DUMDUM, Complainants, v. JUDGE PERLA V. CABRERA-FALLER, EXECUTIVE JUDGE, AND OPHELIA G. SULUEN, OFFICER-IN-CHARGE/LEGAL RESEARCHER II, BOTH OF BRANCH 90, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, DASMARI�AS CITY, CAVITE, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 217301, June 06, 2018 - CONSOLIDATED BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC. AND SARAH DELGADO, Petitioners, v. ROLANDO ASPREC, JR. AND JONALEN BATALLER, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 219670, June 27, 2018 - J.V. LAGON REALTY CORP., REPRESENTED BY NENITA L. LAGON IN HER CAPACITY AS PRESIDENT, Petitioner, v. HEIRS OF LEOCADIA VDA. DE TERRE, NAMELY: PURIFICACION T. BANSILOY, EMILY T. CAMARAO, AND DOMINADOR A. TERRE, AS REPRESENTED BY DIONISIA T. CORTEZ, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 229380, June 06, 2018 - LENIZA REYES Y CAPISTRANO, Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 209085, June 06, 2018 - NICANOR F. MALCABA, CHRISTIAN C. NEPOMUCENO, AND LAURA MAE FATIMA F. PALIT-ANG, Petitioners, v. PROHEALTH PHARMA PHILIPPINES, INC., GENEROSO R. DEL CASTILLO, JR., AND DANTE M. BUSTO, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 224290, June 11, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. VICENTE SIPIN Y DE CASTRO, Accused-Appellants.

  • A.M. No. RTJ-16-2454, June 06, 2018 - PHILIP SEE, Complainant, v. JUDGE ROLANDO G. MISLANG, PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 167, PASIG CITY, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 202113, June 06, 2018 - RICKY B. TULABING, Petitioner, v. MST MARINE SERVICES (PHILS.), INC., TSM INTERNATIONAL LTD., AND/OR CAPT. ALFONSO R. DEL CASTILLO, Respondent.; G.R. No. 202120, June 06, 2018 - MST MARINE SERVICES (PHILS.), INC., TSM INTERNATIONAL LTD., AND/OR CAPT. ALFONSO R. DEL CASTILLO, Petitioners, v. RICKY B. TULABING, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 224626, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. YYY, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 223566, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. JUNIE (OR DIONEY) SALVADOR, SR. Y MASAYANG, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 224849, June 06, 2018 - HEIRS OF ERNESTO MORALES, NAMELY: ROSARIO M. DANGSALAN, EVELYN M. SANGALANG, NENITA M. SALES, ERNESTO JOSE MORALES, JR., RAYMOND MORALES, AND MELANIE MORALES, Petitioners, v. ASTRID MORALES AGUSTIN, REPRESENTED BY HER ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, EDGARDO TORRES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 220141, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES Plaintiff-Appellee, v. ARNULFO BALENTONG BERINGUIL, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 194455, June 27, 2018 - SPOUSES AVELINA RIVERA-NOLASCO AND EDUARDO A. NOLASCO, Petitioners, v. RURAL BANK OF PANDI, INC., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 213918, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. EVANGELINE ABELLA Y SEDEGO AND MAE ANN SENDIONG, Accused-Appellants.

  • G.R. No. 196681, June 27, 2018 - CITY OF MANILA AND OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER OF MANILA, Petitioners, v. COSMOS BOTTLING CORPORATION, Respondent.

  • A.M. No. P-16-3586 (Formerly A.M. No. 14-4-43-MCTC), June 05, 2018 - OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, Complainant, v. CLERK OF COURT II MICHAEL S. CALIJA, MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT (MCTC), DINGRAS-�MARCOS, ILOCOS NORTE, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 218947, June 20, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. REY ANGELES Y NAMIL Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. Nos. 211820-21, June 06, 2018 - KENSONIC, INC., Petitioner, v. UNI-LINE MULTI-RESOURCES, INC., (PHIL.), Respondent.; G.R. Nos. 211834-35, June 06, 2018 - UNI-LINE MULTI-RESOURCES, INC., Petitioner, v. KENSONIC, INC., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 228960, June 11, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. JUNREL R. VILLALOBOS, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 222559, June 06, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. JENNIFER GA-A Y CORONADO, Accused; AQUILA "PAYAT" ADOBAR, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 218806, June 13, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. GLORIA NANGCAS Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 226002, June 25, 2018 - LINO A. FERNANDEZ, JR., Petitioner, v. MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY (MERALCO), Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 211876, June 25, 2018 - ASIAN TERMINALS, INC., Petitioner, v. PADOSON STAINLESS STEEL CORPORATION, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 231884, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. MICHELLE PARBA-RURAL AND MAY ALMOHAN-DAZA, Accused-Appellants.

  • G.R. No. 229678, June 20, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. HERMINIO VIDAL, JR. Y UAYAN @ "PATO," ARNOLD DAVID Y CRUZ @ "ANOT," CIPRIANO REFREA, JR. Y ALMEDA @ "COBRA," RICARDO H. PINEDA @ "PETER," EDWIN R. BARQUEROS @ "MARVIN," AND DANIEL YASON@ "ACE," Accused.; HERMINIO VIDAL, JR. Y UAYAN @ "PATO," AND ARNOLD DAVID Y CRUZ @ "ANOT," Accused-Appellants.

  • G.R. No. 206992, June 11, 2018 - LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Petitioner, v. HEREDEROS DE CIRIACO CHUNACO DISTILERIA, INC., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 207004, June 06, 2018 - ASTRID A. VAN DE BRUG, MARTIN G. AGUILAR AND GLENN G. AGUILAR, Petitioners, v. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 195999, June 20, 2018 - LILY S. VILLAMIL, SUBSTITUTED BY HER HEIRS RUDY E. VILLAMIL, SOLOMON E. VILLAMIL, TEDDY E. VILLAMIL, JR., DEBORAH E. VILLAMIL, FLORENCE E. VILLAMIL, GENEVIEVE E. VILLAMIL, AND MARC ANTHONY E. VILLAMIL, Petitioner, v. SPOUSES JUANITO ERGUIZA AND MILA ERGUIZA, Respondents.

  • A.C. No. 11396, June 20, 2018 - FRANCO B. GONZALES, Complainant, v. ATTY. DANILO B. BA�ARES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 217916, June 20, 2018 - ABS-CBN PUBLISHING, INC., Petitioner, v. DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF TRADEMARKS, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 219963, June 13, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appelle, v. RICARDO TANGLAO Y EGANA, Accused-Appellant.

  • A.C. No. 3921, June 11, 2018 - DELFINA HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, Complainant, v. ATTY. ZOSIMO SANTIAGO AND ATTY. NICOMEDES TOLENTINO, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 217781, June 20, 2018 - SAN MIGUEL PURE FOODS COMPANY, INC., Petitioner, v. FOODSPHERE, INC., Respondent.; G.R. No. 217788, June 20, 2018 - FOODSPHERE, INC., Petitioner, v. SAN MIGUEL PURE FOODS COMPANY, INC., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 230953, June 20, 2018 - GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CRISTINA V. ASTUDILLO, Petitioners, v. THE HON. COURT OF APPEALS - CEBU CITY AND FORMER JUDGE MA. LORNA P. DEMONTEVERDE, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 206331, June 04, 2018 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE (DARMPC), Petitioner, v. CARMENCITA DIAZ, REPRESENTED BY MARY CATHERINE M. DIAZ; EMMA CABIGTING; AND NINA T. SAMANIEGO, Respondents.

  • A.C. No. 10992, June 19, 2018 - RODOLFO M. YUMANG, CYNTHIA V. YUMANG AND ARLENE TABULA, Complainants, v. ATTY. EDWIN M. ALAESTANTE, Respondent.; A.C. No. 10993, , June 19, 2018 - BERLIN V. GABERTAN AND HIGINO GABERTAN, Complainants, v. ATTY. EDWIN M. ALAESTANTE, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 226485, June 06, 2018 - THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. BERNIE DELOCIEMBRE Y ANDALES AND DHATS ADAM Y DANGA, Accused-Appellants.

  • G.R. No. 199930, June 27, 2018 - MELITA O. DEL ROSARIO, Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 212348, June 19, 2018 - CAREER EXECUTIVE SERVICE BOARD, REPRESENTED BY ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARIA ANTHONETTE VELASCO-ALLONES, Petitioner, v. COMMISSION ON AUDIT; THE AUDIT TEAM LEADER, CAREER EXECUTIVE SERVICE BOARD; AND THE SUPERVISING AUDITOR, CLUSTER A - GENERAL PUBLIC SERVICES I, NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SECTOR, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 233480, June 20, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. MELANIE B. MERCADER, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 217028, June 13, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES Plaintiff-Appellee, v. BENJAMIN DOMASIG A.K.A. "MANDO" OR "PILIKITOT" Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 199625, June 06, 2018 - JEROME R. CANLAS, Petitioner, v. GONZALO BENJAMIN A. BONGOLAN, ELMER NONNATUS A. CADANO, MELINDA M. ADRIANO, RAFAEL P. DELOS SANTOS, CORAZON G. CORPUZ, DANILO C. JAVIER, AND JIMMY B. SARONA, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 187186, June 06, 2018 - ALICIA C. GALINDEZ, Petitioner, v. SALVACION FIRMALAN; THE HON. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT THROUGH THE HON. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY; AND THE REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DENR-REGION IV, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 199455, June 27, 2018 - FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION, Petitioner, v. LUWALHATI R. ANTONINO AND ELIZA BETTINA RICASA ANTONINO, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 200678, June 04, 2018 - BANCO FILIPINO SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE BANK, Petitioner, v. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS AND THE MONETARY BOARD, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 202836, June 19, 2018 - FIRST SARMIENTO PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., Petitioner, v. PHILIPPINE BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS, Respondent.

  • A.C. No. 11944 (Formerly CBD No. 12-3463), June 20, 2018 - BSA TOWER CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION, Complainant, v. ATTY. ALBERTO CELESTINO B. REYES II, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 218330, June 27, 2018 - HEIRS OF MARCELIANO N. OLORVIDA, JR., REPRESENTED BY HIS WIFE, NECITA D. OLORVIDA, Petitioner, v. BSM CREW SERVICE CENTRE PHILIPPINES, INC., AND/OR BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIP MANAGEMENT (CYPRUS) LTD. AND/OR NARCISSUS L. DURAN, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 234018, June 06, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. EVANGELINE DE DIOS Y BARRETO, Accused-Appellant.

  • A.M. No. P-18-3843 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 16-4612-P), June 25, 2018 - CONCERNED CITIZENS, Complainants, v. RUTH TANGLAO SUAREZ� HOLGUIN, UTILITY WORKER 1, OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Respondent.

  • A.C. No. 12084, June 06, 2018 - HERNANIE P. DANDOY, Complainant, v. ATTY. ROLAND G. EDAYAN, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 232666, June 20, 2018 - FIELD INVESTIGATION UNIT-OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY OMBUDSMAN FOR LUZON, Petitioner, v. RAQUEL A. DE CASTRO, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 185484, June 27, 2018 - FRANCISCO I. CHAVEZ, Petitioner, v. IMELDA R. MARCOS, Respondent.

  • G.R. Nos. 203797-98, June 27, 2018 - CARMENCITA O. REYES, Petitioner, v. SANDIGANBAYAN (FIRST DIVISION), OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR, OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 227427, June 06, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. DELIA CALLEJO Y TADEJA AND SILVERA ANTOQUE Y MOYA@ "INDAY", Accused-Appellants.

  • G.R. No. 194983, June 20, 2018 - PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK, Petitioner, v. ANTONIO BACANI, RODOLFO BACANI, ROSALIA VDA. DE BAYAUA, JOSE BAYAUA AND JOVITA VDA. DE BAYAUA, Respondent.

  • A.C. No. 12025, June 20, 2018 - EDMUND BALMACEDA, Complainant, v. ATTY. ROMEO Z. USON, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 231133, June 06, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. MARVIN MADRONA OTICO, Accused-Appellant.

  • A.C. No. 12121 (Formerly CBD Case No. 14-4322), June 27, 2018 - CELESTINO MALECDAN, Complainant, v. ATTY. SIMPSON T. BALDO, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 220517, June 20, 2018 - LOLITA ESPIRITU SANTO MENDOZA AND SPS. ALEXANDER AND ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ, Petitioners, v. SPS. RAMON, SR. AND NATIVIDAD PALUGOD, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 230170, June 06, 2018 - MA. SUGAR M. MERCADO AND SPOUSES REYNALDO AND YOLANDA MERCADO, Petitioners, v. HON.JOEL SOCRATES S. LOPENA [PRESIDING JUDGE, METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 33, QUEZON CITY], HON. JOHN BOOMSRI S. RODOLFO [PRESIDING JUDGE, METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 38, QUEZON CITY], HON. REYNALDO B. DAWAY [PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 90, QUEZON CITY], HON. ROBERTO P. BUENAVENTURA [PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 86, QUEZON CITY], HON. JOSE L. BAUTISTA, JR. [PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 107, QUEZON CITY], HON. VITALIANO AGUIRRE II (IN HIS CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF JUSTICE), BON. DONALD LEE (IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE CHIEF OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR OF QUEZON CITY), KRISTOFER JAY I. GO, PETER AND ESTHER GO, KENNETH ROUE I. GO, CASEY LIM JIMENEZ, CRISTINA PALILEO, AND RUEL BALINO, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 229302, June 20, 2018 - CONSOLIDATED DISTILLERS OF THE FAR EAST, INC., Petitioner, v. ROGEL N. ZARAGOZA, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 227504, June 13, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. RODOLFO GRABADOR, JR., ROGER ABIERRA, DANTE ABIERRA AND ALEX ABIERRA, Accused,; ALEX ABIERRA, Accused-Appellant.

  • A.M. No. RTJ-18-2525 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 15-4435-RTJ), June 25, 2018 - SAMUEL N. RODRIGUEZ, Complainant, v. HON. OSCAR P. NOEL, JR., EXECUTIVE JUDGE/PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY, BRANCH 35, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 217027, June 06, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. NARCISO SUPAT Y RADOC ALIAS "ISOY", Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 202408, June 27, 2018 - FAROUK B. ABUBAKAR, Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.; G.R. No. 202409 - ULAMA S. BARAGUIR Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.; G.R. No. 202412 - DATUKAN M. GUIANI Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 234288, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES v. BINAD CHUA Y MAIGE

  • G.R. No. 205409, June 13, 2018 - CITIGROUP, INC., Petitioner, v. CITYSTATE SAVINGS BANK, INC. Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 199515, June 25, 2018 - RHODORA ILUMIN RACHO, A.K.A. "RHODORA RACHO TANAKA," Petitioner, v. SEIICHI TANAKA, LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF LAS PI�AS CITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 182307, June 06, 2018 - BELINA CANCIO AND JEREMY PAMPOLINA, Petitioners, v. PERFORMANCE FOREIGN EXCHANGE CORPORATION, Respondent.

  • A.M. No. RTJ-18-2527 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 16-4563-RTJ), June 18, 2018 - ATTY. MAKILITO B. MAHINAY, Complainant, v. HON. RAMON B. DAOMILAS, JR., PRESIDING JUDGE, AND ATTY. ROSADEY E. FAELNAR-BINONGO, CLERK OF COURT V, BOTH OF BRANCH 11, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, CEBU CITY, CEBU, Respondents.

  • G.R. No. 230991, June 11, 2018 - HILARIO B. ALILING, Petitioner, v. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

  • A.C. No. 11326 (Formerly CBD Case No. 14-4305), June 27, 2018 - PELAGIO VICENCIO SORONGON, JR., Complainant, v. ATTY. RAMON Y. GARGANTOS, SR., Respondent.

  • G.R. Nos. 224131-32, June 25, 2018 - SM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION, Petitioner, v. MAC GRAPHICS1 CARRANZ INTERNATIONAL CORP., Respondent.; G.R. Nos. 224337-38, June 25, 2018 - PRIME METROESTATE, INC., Petitioner, v. MAC GRAPHICS CARRANZ INTERNATIONAL CORP., Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 212156, June 20, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. GERRY AGRAMON, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 190512, June 20, 2018 - D.M. RAGASA ENTERPRISES, INC., Petitioner, v. BANCO DE ORO, INC. (FORMERLY EQUITABLE PCI BANK, INC.), Respondent.

  • G.R. No. 232299, June 20, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. ROBERTO ANDRADA Y CAAMPUED, Accused-Appellant.

  • G.R. No. 213273, June 27, 2018 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. LEONARDO B. SIEGA, Accused-Appellant.