Year: 2024

## **Islamic Directorate of the Philippines vs. Court of Appeals and Iglesia Ni Cristo** ### **Facts:** 1. **Establishment of IDP:** – In 1971, Islamic leaders from major tribal groups in the Philippines formed the Islamic Directorate of the Philippines (IDP), with the primary goal of establishing an Islamic Center in Quezon City for religious purposes.…

**Title:** Engr. Anthony V. Zapanta vs. People of the Philippines **Facts:** In October 2001, Engr. Anthony V. Zapanta, Project Manager of Anmar Inc., subcontracted for the Porta Vaga Building project in Baguio City, allegedly stole wide flange steel beams valued at PHP 2,269,731.69. Zapanta’s duties included the receipt, audit, and checking of construction materials. **Series…

**Title:** People of the Philippines vs. Mera “Joy” Eleuterio Nielles @ Mera Nielles Delos Reyes **Facts:** 1. **Background and Employment:** – Private complainant Juanita Flores operated a business selling purchase orders and gift checks. – Accused Mera Joy Eleuterio Nielles, initially Flores’ househelp, was promoted to office duties, managing billing, collections, and bank transactions. 2.…

### **Del Rosario v. Far East Bank & Trust Company** #### **Title:** Del Rosario and Davao Timber Corporation v. Far East Bank & Trust Company and Private Development Corporation of the Philippines, G.R. No. 151878 #### **Facts:** 1. **Initial Loan Agreement:** On May 21, 1974, Davao Timber Corporation (DATICOR) entered a loan agreement with Private…

### Title: Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Philippines (FASAP) v. Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) et al. — ### Facts: 1. **Preliminary Incident**: – Philippine Airlines (PAL) were facing severe financial difficulties. To mitigate its financial problems, PAL implemented a retrenchment program on June 15, 1998, affecting around 1,400 members of the Flight Attendants…

**Title:** Esquivel vs. Alegre, G.R. No. 74339, 254 Phil. 316 (1989) **Facts:** 1. **Initiation of Ejectment Case (Civil Case No. 990):** – Petitioner Cresenciana Atun Esquivel and Lamberto Esquivel initiated an ejectment case in the City Court of Legaspi City (Civil Case No. 990) against respondents Teotimo Alaurin and Visitacion Magno, claiming the right to…

**Title**: Ramon Amparo y Ibañez v. People of the Philippines (806 Phil. 297) **Facts**: 1. **Incident Overview**: On April 26, 2007, at T. Mapua Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila, Ramon Amparo y Ibañez (Amparo) and three other accused (Ahmed Alcubar, Roberto Guarino, and Juanito Salmeo) were implicated in a robbery. They boarded a jeepney armed with…

### Title: Nuñal v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 14889 — #### Facts: – **Pre-Litigation**: The initial dispute concerns a parcel of land in Isabela, Basilan City, originally owned by Frank C. Lyon and May Ekstrom Lyon. Their children include Helen, Dona, Luisa, Mary, Frank, and William James. After the parents’ deaths, Luisa Lyon Nuñal…

### Title: People of the Philippines vs. Joseph Barra ### Facts: On 21 March 2004, an information for robbery with homicide was filed against Joseph Barra. The incident occurred on 9 October 2003. **Series of Events:** 1. **Incident Night:** At approximately 11:00 PM, Joseph Barra, armed with a firearm, entered Elmer Lagdaan’s residence in Barangay…

## Title **Juanito Cardoza vs. Hon. Pablo S. Singson, et al.** ## Facts 1. **Initial Case:** – Plaintiffs Juana Corollo, et al. filed Civil Case No. 1853 against Juan Cardoza and others, seeking recovery of certain parcels of land. – The Court of First Instance of Southern Leyte ruled on February 7, 1938, granting the…