Property Rights Prevail: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Rightful Owner in Forgery Case
Case Digest: Rosita V. Zamora vs. Ramon Bagatsing, Jr., et al.
G.R. No.: 254194
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Facts:
The case involves a dispute over a 439-square-meter parcel of land in Pasay City. The property was originally owned by spouses Rosita and Jesus Zamora, but was allegedly donated to Zenaida Lazaro, the mother of the respondents, through a Deed of Donation. The respondents, children of Lazaro, later sold the property to themselves and registered it in their names. Rosita claimed that the Deed of Donation was forged and filed an Affidavit of Adverse Claim, which was annotated on the title.
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Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Tayko
Case Digest: Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Margarito E. Tayko, et al.
G.R. No.: 231546
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Facts:
The case involves a dispute over the valuation of a property acquired by the government under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). The property owners, respondents Margarito E. Tayko, et al., claimed that the valuation made by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) was not in accordance with the law and implementing rules.
The property was acquired by the government under a voluntary offer to sell, and the LBP valued the property based on the formula provided under Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 27. However, the Court of Appeals (CA) ruled that the valuation should be based on the factors enumerated in Section 17 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657.
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Doctrine of Agency by Estoppel Applied: Chevron Philippines, Inc. v. Looyuko
The case digest for Chevron Philippines, Inc. vs. Alberto T. Looyuko (doing business under the name and style "Noah's Ark Group of Companies") and his heirs, Noah's Ark Sugar Refinery, Inc., Achilles "Kelly" L. Pacquing, Julieta "Juliet" T. Go, and the Heirs of Teresita C. Looyuko is as follows:
G.R. No.: 236525 March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Facts:
Petitioner Chevron Philippines, Inc. filed a complaint against respondents for the payment of outstanding obligations amounting to ₱7,381,510.70, plus interest and attorney's fees. The petitioner alleged that the respondents purchased petroleum products and services from them, which were covered by 105 invoices. The respondents denied liability, claiming that they did not enter into any agreement with the petitioner and that the deliveries were not authorized.
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Ombudsman's Dismissal of Charges Against BFP Official Upholds Standard of Grave Abuse of Discretion
G.R. Nos. 225204-05 March 29, 2023
Case Digest: F/Dir. Rogelio F. Asignado (Ret.), et al. vs. Office of the Ombudsman, et al.
D E C I S I O N
GAERLAN, J.:
Facts:
Petitioners, officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Bureau of Fire Protection Mutual Aid & Beneficiary Association, Inc. (BFPMBAI), filed a complaint against private respondent F/CSupt. Carlito S. Romero, alleging that he committed grave misconduct, oppression, and grave abuse of authority by withholding the remittance of deductions from the salaries of BFP personnel, which were intended for BFPMBAI. Private respondent claimed that he was justified in withholding the remittance due to a controversy over the legitimacy of the BFPMBAI Board of Trustees.
Eminent Domain and Unlawful Taking: Supreme Court Provides Guidance
G.R. No. 197743. October 18, 2022
Case Digest
Heirs of Jose Mariano and Helen S. Mariano vs. City of Naga
R E S O L U T I O N: DIMAAMPAO, J.:
CONCURRING AND DISSENTING OPINION: GAERLAN, J.:
Facts
The petitioners, Heirs of Jose Mariano and Helen S. Mariano, and Heirs of Erlinda Mariano-Villanueva, filed a complaint for unlawful detainer against the City of Naga, respondent, over a 5-hectare parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 671. The City of Naga claimed ownership of the property through a Deed of Donation executed by the registered owners, Macario Mariano and Jose A. Gimenez, in 1954.
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