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[ G.R. No. 279277. June 29, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 279277. June 29, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 279277. June 29, 2026 ] FAUSTINO CO SHU KIAM, PETITIONER, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N HERNANDO, J.: The instant Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] seeks the reversal of the Decision[2] and the Resolution[3] of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CV No. 121270. The CA reversed and set aside the D…
[ G.R. No. 274842. June 29, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 274842. June 29, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 274842. June 29, 2026 ] XXX,[1] PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. R E S O L U T I O N HERNANDO, J.: This resolves the Motion for Reconsideration[2] filed by petitioner XXX seeking the reversal of the Court's Decision,[3] which affirmed his conviction for violation of Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 9262.[4] A…
[ G.R. No. 279772. June 29, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 279772. June 29, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 279772. June 29, 2026 ] MARK ERQUIZA* LAZA AND DANILO C. AGPOON, PETITIONERS, VS. STANDARD INSURANCE CO., INCORPORATED, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N HERNANDO, J.: The Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] challenges the Decision[2] dated May 10, 2024 and the Resolution[3] dated April 4, 2025 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP…
[ G.R. No. 278615. June 29, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 278615. June 29, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 278615. June 29, 2026 ] RODOLFO C. ONDEVILLA, SUBSTITUTED BY HIS SISTER, ROSA C. ONDEVILLA, PETITIONER, VS. COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN (LAGUNA), AND REV. FR. ARTHUR DINGEL,[1] RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N HERNANDO, J.: This petition under Rule 45[2] seeks to reverse and set aside the Decision[3] dated August 30, 2024 and the Res…
[ A.C. No. 11508. June 10, 2026 ]
[ A.C. No. 11508. June 10, 2026 ] EN BANC [ A.C. No. 11508. June 10, 2026 ] BERNADETTE C. ONCINES, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. BERTENI C. CAUSING, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N PER CURIAM: This is an administrative case which stemmed from a Complaint-Affidavit[1] for disbarment filed by complainant Bernadette C. Oncines (Oncines) against respondent Atty. Berteni C. Causing (Atty. Causing) before th…
[ G.R. No. 270295. April 29, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 270295. April 29, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 270295. April 29, 2026 ] LOTRIM CONSTRUCTION, INC., REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, ENGINEER ODILON MARLON L. GAVIOLA, AND ENGINEER ODILON MARLON L. GAVIOLA, PETITIONERS, VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N ROSARIO, J.: This is a Petition for Certiorari[1] filed under Rule 64 in relation to Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, a…
[ A.M. No. P-26-313 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 08-2926-P). April 29, 2026 ]
[ A.M. No. P-26-313 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 08-2926-P). April 29, 2026 ] EN BANC [ A.M. No. P-26-313 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 08-2926-P). April 29, 2026 ] EDGAR B. BUYAG, COMPLAINANT, VS. RACHEL M. CALIWAG, OFFICER-IN-CHARGE/INTERPRETER III, BRANCH 2, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BANGUED, ABRA, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N PER CURIAM: Before the Court is an administrative disciplinary proceeding[1] insti…
[ A.C. No. 12880 [Formerly CBD Case No. 15-4573]. April 29, 2026 ]
[ A.C. No. 12880 [Formerly CBD Case No. 15-4573]. April 29, 2026 ] EN BANC [ A.C. No. 12880 [Formerly CBD Case No. 15-4573]. April 29, 2026 ] REINARIO* B. BIHAG, MATEO CORTES, BENJAMIN CABATIC, NASSROLLAH D. MONTUD, TEDDY BERNALES, KARIM MACAROMPAN, DONATO CALICA, JR., CLAIRE GREBERN ELUMIR, AND EDGAR DEMAVIVAS, COMPLAINANTS, VS. ATTY. EDGARDO O. ERA, RESPONDENT. R E S O L U T I O N PER CURIA…
[ G.R. No. 275424. April 29, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 275424. April 29, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 275424. April 29, 2026 ] ERNESTO D. ARRIESGADO, PETITIONER, VS. MULTINATIONAL MARITIME, INC., MMS. CO. LTD. AND/OR CAPT. BANNY B. BRIONES,* RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N HERNANDO, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] filed by Ernesto D. Arriesgado (Ernesto) against Multinational Maritime, Inc. (MMI), MMS. …
[ G.R. No. 249759. April 22, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 249759. April 22, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 249759. April 22, 2026 ] JUANITO B. SOTO, PETITIONER, VS. CASSANDRA REYES-SOTO AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N ROSARIO, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] (Petition) filed under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court by petitioner Juanito B. Soto (Soto). Soto seeks the reversal of the Court…
[ G.R. No. 280898. April 22, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 280898. April 22, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 280898. April 22, 2026 ] JOHN BARRY T. TAYAM, PETITIONER, VS. HON. RALPH G. RECTO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF FINANCE; HON. FRANCIS JOSEPH G. ESCUDERO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SENATE PRESIDENT; AND HON. FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N LAZARO-JAVIER, J.…
[ G.R. No. 278311. April 22, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 278311. April 22, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 278311. April 22, 2026 ] CATALINO ALDEA GENERILLO, JR., PETITIONER, VS. SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY HON. FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SENATE PRESIDENT, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N ZALAMEDA, J.: The present Petition for Mandamus[1] seeks to compel the Senate of the Philippines (Senate) to constitute itself into an…
[ G.R. No. 236333. April 20, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 236333. April 20, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 236333. April 20, 2026 ] BELINDA E. SORIANO, CHRISTINE EVANGELISTA,* MICHELLE NICOLE SORIANO, JOSE ENRIQUE ROXAS III, AND BERNARDINA FELICIANO, PETITIONERS, VS. ANTONIO V. ESTRELLA, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N GESMUNDO, C.J.: Courts may validly pass upon the issue of the fact of death of the plaintiff in an ejectment suit where th…
[ G.R. No. 280580. April 16, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 280580. April 16, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 280580. April 16, 2026 ] COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, PETITIONER, VS. NIPPON EXPRESS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION, AND THE COURT OF TAX APPEALS THIRD DIVISION, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N INTING, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition[1] under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court assailing the Court of Tax App…
[ G.R. No. 272396. April 15, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 272396. April 15, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 272396. April 15, 2026 ] POH TOH BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC., REPRESENTED BY DORIAN L. CHUA, PETITIONER, VS. CRISTINA SY* A.K.A HENG TE OR HENG TI AND MARGIE LIM MACALALAD, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N ZALAMEDA, J.: This resolves the Petition[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, filed by petitioner Poh Toh Bud…
[ G.R. No. E-03220. April 14, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. E-03220. April 14, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. E-03220. April 14, 2026 ] FLORENDA BALILA REYES, PETITIONER, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTEMIO P. REYES, VALERIANO P. RAFANAN, IN HIS CAPACITY AS MUNICIPAL LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF QUEZON, ISABELA, LISA GRACE S. BERSALES, IN HER CAPACITY AS THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL, PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), QUEZON CITY, PHIL…
[ G.R. No. 264409. April 13, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 264409. April 13, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 264409. April 13, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ANTONIO SARIO Y SERRANO AND MACARIO PEREZ, JR. Y MERCADO, ACCUSED; ANTONIO SARIO Y SERRANO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N ROSARIO, J.: This is an ordinary appeal[1] assailing the Decision[2] of the Court of Appeals (CA), which affirmed the conviction…
[ A.M. No. MTJ-24-031 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 20-3126-MTJ). April 08, 2026 ]
[ A.M. No. MTJ-24-031 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 20-3126-MTJ). April 08, 2026 ] EN BANC [ A.M. No. MTJ-24-031 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 20-3126-MTJ). April 08, 2026 ] EMELIE DELGADO-ARANAS, COMPLAINANT, VS. HON. GINO JOVITO C. ARANAS, PRESIDING JUDGE, MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT, KABASALAN-SIAY-PAYAO, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N PER CURIAM: For the Court's consideration is a Veri…
[ G.R. Nos. 238729-30. April 08, 2026 ]
[ G.R. Nos. 238729-30. April 08, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. Nos. 238729-30. April 08, 2026 ] PHILIPPINE INVESTMENT TWO (SPV-AMC), INC., PETITIONER, VS. KATHRINA L. SEBASTIAN, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N KHO, JR., J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assailing the Decision[2] dated September 7, 2017 and the Resolution[3] dated April 13,…
[ G.R. No. 252644. April 08, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 252644. April 08, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 252644. April 08, 2026 ] TONY BACLIG II Y ARCIAGA, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N INTING, J.: Assailed in this Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] is the Decision[2] dated September 27, 2019, and the Resolution[3] dated June 4, 2020, of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR No. 41931. The CA aff…
[ G.R. No. 274498. April 08, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 274498. April 08, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 274498. April 08, 2026 ] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, PETITIONER, VS. ERLINDA C. TORRES, CAROLYN C. TORRES, AND CHRISTIAN C. TORRES, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N HERNANDO, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] assailing the Decision[2] and the Res…
[ G.R. No. 258524. April 08, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 258524. April 08, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 258524. April 08, 2026 ] BERTENI CATALUÑA CAUSING, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF QUEZON CITY, BRANCH 93, OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR OF QUEZON CITY, AND REPRESENTATIVE FERDINAND LEDESMA HERNANDEZ OF THE SECOND DISTRICT OF SOUTH COTABATO, RESPONDENTS. R E S O L U T I O N INTING, J.: For resolution ar…
[ G.R. No. 278819. April 08, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 278819. April 08, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 278819. April 08, 2026 ] VICTOR R. DEL ROSARIO RICE MILL CORPORATION, PETITIONER, VS. HON. REY LEONARDO B. GUERRERO, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS COMMISSIONER OF [THE BUREAU OF] CUSTOMS, ATTY. ERASTUS SANDINO AUSTRIA, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DISTRICT COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS MANILA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER PORT AND THE BUREAU OF CUSTOM…
[ A.C. No. 14530 (Formerly CBD Case No. 22-6636). April 08, 2026 ]
[ A.C. No. 14530 (Formerly CBD Case No. 22-6636). April 08, 2026 ] EN BANC [ A.C. No. 14530 (Formerly CBD Case No. 22-6636). April 08, 2026 ] EDWARD ANG LEE, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. EDITHA P. TALABOC, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N GAERLAN, J.: The instant administrative case stemmed from a Verified Complaint[1] filed by Edward Ang Lee (Lee) against Atty. Editha P. Talaboc (Atty. Talaboc) with t…
[ G.R. No. 279008. April 08, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 279008. April 08, 2026 ] EN BANC [ G.R. No. 279008. April 08, 2026 ] MERSON C. CALUBAG, PETITIONER, VS. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS AND KIMBERLY P. JOSEPH, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N KHO, JR., J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Certiorari[1] under Rule 64 of the Rules of Court filed by petitioner Merson C. Calubag (Merson), which assails the Resolution[2] dated October 10, 2023 …
[ G.R. No. 280513. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 280513. April 07, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 280513. April 07, 2026 ] ASSET POOL A (SPV-AMC) INC. (FORMERLY BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS), PETITIONER, VS. MEVCO HOLDINGS COMPANY INC., AND MEL VELARDE, JR., RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N GAERLAN, J.: Before Us is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, assailing t…
[ G.R. No. 278205. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 278205. April 07, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 278205. April 07, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. CHRISTOPHER GREGORIO Y FRANCISCO @ JAYSON, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N KHO, JR., J.: Assailed in this ordinary appeal[1] is the Decision[2] dated July 17, 2024 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CRHC No. 16513, which upheld the Joint Decision[…
[ G.R. No. 249034. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 249034. April 07, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 249034. April 07, 2026 ] LETICIA C. BAULA, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by petitioner Leticia C. Baula (Leticia), assailing the Decision,[2] dated May 24, 2019, and the Resolutio…
[ G.R. Blg. 269811. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. Blg. 269811. April 07, 2026 ] IKATLONG DIBISYON [ G.R. Blg. 269811. April 07, 2026 ] SAMBAYANANG PILIPINAS, NAGSASAKDAL, LABAN KAY GGG269811 (CA-G.R CR-HC BLG. 16711 [DATING KASONG KRIMINAL BLG. SC-21639 HANGGANG 21642]),* NASASAKDAL. D E S I S Y O N SINGH, M.: Ito ay apela ng nasasakdal na si GGG269811 mula sa Desisyon,[1] na may petsang ika-29 ng Hunyo 2023, ng Hukuman ng Pag-aapela…
[ G.R. No. 279378. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 279378. April 07, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 279378. April 07, 2026 ] JENNIEFER L. JUMAO-AS, PETITIONER, VS. ZENAIDA CRISOSTOMO, MARICHU CRISOSTOMO[,] JOHN DOES AND JANE DOES, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF AND INTEREST, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] (Petition) under Rule 45 of the Rul…
[ G.R. No. 216716. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 216716. April 07, 2026 ] SPECIAL SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 216716. April 07, 2026 ] JOSE EDWIN G. ESICO, PETITIONER, VS. ALPHALAND CORPORATION AND ALPHALAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., RESPONDENTS. R E S O L U T I O N HERNANDO, J.: For resolution are the Motion for Partial Reconsideration[1] and Supplemental Motion[2] filed by respondents Alphaland Corporation and Alphaland Development, I…
[ G.R. No. 278137. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 278137. April 07, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 278137. April 07, 2026 ] REUBEN MIKHAIL P. SABIG, CHRISTOPHER SIAMUNDO, ELLA SALCEDO, KATHERINE JALLORINA, ANTONIO SUGANOB, CHERRIE MAE I, DAVELYN NUQUI, MARILYN GAMBOA, AND ROBERT PASCUA AS 2017-2021 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF LA COSTA BRAVA HOMEOWNERS'* ASSOCIATION, INC., PETITIONERS, VS. COURT OF APPEALS (18TH DIVISION – CEBU CITY)…
[ G.R. No. 266071. April 07, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 266071. April 07, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 266071. April 07, 2026 ] SPOUSES ANTHONY AN AND MA. FATIMA AN,* PETITIONERS, VS. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] (Petition) filed by the Spouses Anthony An and Ma. Fatima An (Spouses An) of the Decision,[2] dated June 6, 2022, and the Resolution,[3] da…
[ G.R. No. 279436. April 06, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 279436. April 06, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 279436. April 06, 2026 ] JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHILS., INC. & LA CONCHA LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., PETITIONERS, VS. EDUARDO ERNESTO A. EVANGELISTA, EDILBERTO ANTONIO A. EVANGELISTA, AND RAFAELITA A. EVANGELISTA, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N HERNANDO, J.: The Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] assails the Decision[2] dated May 30, 2024 …
[ G.R. No. 274549. April 06, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 274549. April 06, 2026 ] FIRST DIVISION [ G.R. No. 274549. April 06, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. XXX, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N GESMUNDO, C.J.: This is an Appeal[1] from the Decision[2] of the Court of Appeals (CA), which affirmed the Judgment[3] of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), convicting accused-appellant XXX of lascivious conduct under S…
[ G.R. No. 275887. March 03, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 275887. March 03, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 275887. March 03, 2026 ] ERLINDA UMALI CABRERA, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N LOPEZ, J., J.: Public funds entrusted to court personnel are impressed with trust and accountability. A clerk of court who receives judicial collections is bound to record, deposit and remit them strictly in acco…
[ G.R. No. 260164. March 03, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 260164. March 03, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 260164. March 03, 2026 ] ROBERTO A. RAMIREZ, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N LEONEN, SAJ.: The primary issue in this case requires the determination of whether a person who operates an aircraft belonging to his former employer without their consent is culpable of theft. This is a Petition f…
[ A.M. No. P-26-316 [Formerly JIB FPI No. 25-743-P]. March 03, 2026 ]
[ A.M. No. P-26-316 [Formerly JIB FPI No. 25-743-P]. March 03, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ A.M. No. P-26-316 [Formerly JIB FPI No. 25-743-P]. March 03, 2026 ] JOSEPH DOMINIC M. CAPULE, COMPLAINANT, VS. CONRADO T. FELIPE, UTILITY WORKER II, OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N LEONEN, SAJ.: All officials and personnel of the Judic…
[ G.R. No. 278542. March 03, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 278542. March 03, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 278542. March 03, 2026 ] LORNA GUEVARRA Y REYES, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N KHO, JR., J.: Assailed in this Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45[1] of the Rules of Court is the Decision[2] of the Court of Appeals (CA), which affirmed with modification the Decision[3] of , Regi…
[ G.R. No. E-02159. February 26, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. E-02159. February 26, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. E-02159. February 26, 2026 ] ADAMA RESORTS AND HOTELS, INC., PETITIONER, VS. PRIME SMARTECH APPLIANCES CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N GAERLAN, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, as amended, assailing the Decision[2] dated September 12, 2024 and the Resolution[3] da…
[ G.R. No. 233512. February 26, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 233512. February 26, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 233512. February 26, 2026 ] MA. FE IMELDA LAPIRA Y TUNGOL,• PETITIONER, VS. JIMMY FARISCAL AND PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N CAGUIOA, J.: Before the Court is a petition for review on certiorari[1] (Petition) filed by petitioner Ma. Fe Imelda Lapira y Tungol (Imelda), assailing the Decision[2] dated Jan…
[ G.R. No. 268658. February 26, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 268658. February 26, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 268658. February 26, 2026 ] ROBERTO LICUP Y VILLALON, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY THE HON. OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL AND THE HON. COURT OF APPEALS FORMER ELEVENTH DIVISION, MANILA, RESPONDENTS. R E S O L U T I O N SINGH, J.: Before this Court is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the …
[ G.R. No. 267620. February 24, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 267620. February 24, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 267620. February 24, 2026 ] PETRONILO B. LAROCO, PETITIONER, VS. GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N INTING, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] (Petition) under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by Petronilo B. Laroco (Petronilo) assailing the Decisi…
[ G.R. No. 271812*. February 24, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 271812*. February 24, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 271812*. February 24, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. XXX271812 (CA G.R. CR-HC NO. 16035 [FORMERLY CRIMINAL CASE NO. 869-19]), ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N DIMAAMPAO, J.: This Court resolves the appeal[1] filed by accused-appellant XXX271812 challenging the Decision[2] of the Court of Appeals (C…
[ G.R. No. 263812. February 24, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 263812. February 24, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 263812. February 24, 2026 ] MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION (DISTRIBUTION CENTER) EMPLOYEES UNION-FFW, PETITIONER, VS. MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N GAERLAN, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] assailing the Decision[2] dated July 14, 2021 and the Resolution[3] dated October 3, 2022 of the Court …
[ G.R. No. 262653. February 24, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 262653. February 24, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 262653. February 24, 2026 ] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. BOOTS RODEL AGUIRRE AND ALMA T. AGUIRRE, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N INTING, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assailing the Court of Appeals (CA) Decision[2] and Resolution[3] rendered on J…
[ G.R. No. 272830. February 24, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 272830. February 24, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 272830. February 24, 2026 ] HERLYN SABAY FERRER, PETITIONER, VS. GENPACT LLC AND TIGER TYAGARAJAN, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N GAERLAN, J.: For the resolution of this Court is the Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by petitioner Herlyn Sabay Ferrer (Ferrer), assailing the Decision[2]…
[ G.R. No. 271354. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 271354. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 271354. February 19, 2026 ] SPOUSES ELVIN SENDING (DATU GIBO) AND JOCELYN SENDING (BAE ORANGE), PETITIONERS, VS. KRISTOPPER* RAHDA CO UY, ATTY. JOCELYN PESQUERA, HENRY P. CAÑETE, JR., AND HON. AMELI AMOR R. ESTRADA, PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE 7TH MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT, LILOAN-COMPOSTELA, METRO CEBU), RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I …
[ G.R. No. 268123. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 268123. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 268123. February 19, 2026 ] SPOUSES VIRGILIO AND MA. ESTRELITA GUASIS, PETITIONERS, VS. SPOUSES MANUEL MILLAN AND EDNA DC MILLAN, SUBSTITUTED BY THEIR CHILDREN, PIA RITA MILLAN AND EMMANUEL PATRICK MILLAN, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] (Petition) under Rule 45…
[ G.R. No. 226945. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 226945. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 226945. February 19, 2026 ] COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE AND PERFECTO L. ARANAS, REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF REVENUE REGION NO. 19, DAVAO CITY, PETITIONERS, VS. ELRIC AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATION/SACRED HEART GAS STATION, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N DIMAAMPAO, J.: This Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] seeks to reverse the De…
[ G.R. Nos. 269039-41. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. Nos. 269039-41. February 19, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. Nos. 269039-41. February 19, 2026 ] FELIX G. CRUZ, PETITIONER, VS. ROBIN CRUZ, OSIAS G. CRUZ, AND JOHN DOES, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N LOPEZ, J., J.: This Court resolves three consolidated Petitions for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assailing the Decision[2] and Resolution[3] of the Court of Ap…
[ G.R. No. 272859. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 272859. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 272859. February 19, 2026 ] ALLAN B. RADAZA, AS SUBSTITUTED BY HIS HEIRS LILANE A. RADAZA, RYSAN A. RADAZA, AND GRETHEL A. RADAZA, PETITIONER, VS. ALCATRAZ SECURITY & INVESTIGATION AGENCY, INC., AND ERNESTO CATUNGAL, RESPONDENTS. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rule…
[ G.R. No. 277049. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 277049. February 19, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 277049. February 19, 2026 ] PHILIPPINE ASSET GROWTH ONE, INC., PETITIONER, VS. GIL G. CHUA, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N LOPEZ, J.: This Court resolves the Petition for Review[1] on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court filed by Philippine Asset Growth One, Inc. (PAGO) assailing the Decision[2] and Resolution[3] of the…
[ G.R. No. 275013. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 275013. February 19, 2026 ] SECOND DIVISION [ G.R. No. 275013. February 19, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. XXX,* ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N LAZARO-JAVIER, J.: The Case This appeal[1] assails the following dispositions of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR Blg. 47747: 1) Decision[2] dated September 19, 2023, modifying accused-appellant XXX convi…
[ G.R. No. 268971. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 268971. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 268971. February 19, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. MARY JOY DELA TORRE,* ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N GAERLAN, J.: This resolves the Appeal pursuant to Rule 124, Section 13(c) of the Rules of Court, as amended, from the Decision[1] dated March 29, 2023 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR…
[ G.R. No. 268486. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 268486. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 268486. February 19, 2026 ] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. NATALIE CALUDUCAN AND TESSIE TUGAOEN (AT LARGE), ACCUSED; NATALIE CALUDUCAN, ACCUSED-APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: Before the Court is an Appeal,[1] under Rule 124 of the Rules of Court, from the Decision,[2] dated August 30, 2022, of the Co…
[ G.R. No. 216882. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 216882. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 216882. February 19, 2026 ] MARILYN N. EVALLE, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N DIMAAMPAO, J.: This Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court fulminates against the Decision[2] and the Resolution[3] of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR No. 35937. The imp…
[ G.R. No. 260539. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 260539. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 260539. February 19, 2026 ] HECTOR AGUIRRE CASIDSID, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N SINGH, J.: This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, filed by Hector Aguirre Casidsid (Hector) of the Decision,[2] dated May 28, 2021, and the Resolution,[3] dated…
[ G.R. No. 269085. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 269085. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 269085. February 19, 2026 ] FRIAN B. LAMBO, PETITIONER, VS. EVELYN VEGA-ROSE, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N INTING, J.: Before the Court is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assailing the Decision[2] dated January 26, 2023, and the Resolution[3] dated July 7, 2023, of the Court of Appeals …
[ G.R. No. 272080. February 19, 2026 ]
[ G.R. No. 272080. February 19, 2026 ] THIRD DIVISION [ G.R. No. 272080. February 19, 2026 ] GILBERT RIVERA, CARLOS ALCANTARA, VIRGILIO CASTIGO, EMMANUEL LABAN, SAMSON MARAMBA, RONNIE ABELLERA, RODERICK ABUBO, FERNANDO ALBAY, GERRY APOSTOL, RODOLFO BAUTISTA, MARTIN CACAS, RONALD CALUZA, FREXEN DULATRE, ROMEO DE CASTRO, EDWIN DOCTOLERO, JOEY DULAY, RONALDO DULAY, PAUL JEMSEN DULAY, RODERICK FRED…