Year: 2024

**Title:** Intestate Estate of the Late Don Mariano San Pedro y Esteban **Facts:** Mariano San Pedro y Esteban, a deceased landowner, left behind an alleged massive estate of 173,000 hectares covered by a Spanish title, “Titulo de Propriedad Numero 4136” dated April 25, 1894. This claim sparked numerous disputes, with various entities, including the government,…

**Title:** Rudolf Lietz Holdings, Inc. vs. The Registry of Deeds of Parañaque City, G.R. No. 136588, July 20, 2000 **Facts:** 1. **Name Change and Amendment of Articles:** – Petitioner, originally named Rudolf Lietz, Incorporated, changed its corporate name to Rudolf Lietz Holdings, Inc. on July 15, 1996. – The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the…

Title: Danilo E. Paras vs. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 123169 (1996) Facts: 1. **Election and Recall Petition**: Danilo E. Paras was elected as the Punong Barangay of Pula, Cabanatuan City, during the barangay elections in 1994. A recall petition against him was initiated by the registered voters of Barangay Pula. 2. **Comelec Approval and…

**Title: Marciana Escoto vs. Benito M. Arcilla et al., 89 Phil. 199 (1951)** **Facts:** 1. **Initial Transactions:** On May 2, 1932, Manuel Tancungco sold two parcels of land situated in Angeles, Pampanga to Jacinto Hilario for P3,500 under an “Escritura de Venta con Pacto de Retro,” allowing repurchase within two years with an annual rent…

# **Edgar San Luis v. Felicidad San Luis (543 Phil. 275)** ## **Facts:** Felicisimo T. San Luis, former governor of Laguna, died on December 18, 1992. During his lifetime, he married three times: 1. **Virginia Sulit** on March 17, 1942; six children (Rodolfo, Mila, Edgar, Linda, Emilita, Manuel). Virginia predeceased him on August 11, 1963.…

### Title: **Coquilla v. Commission on Elections** ### Facts: 1. **Early Life and Naturalization**: – Teodulo M. Coquilla was born to Filipino parents on February 17, 1938, in Oras, Eastern Samar. – In 1965, he joined the United States Navy and later acquired U.S. citizenship. – During his service in the U.S. Navy, Coquilla made…

**Title: Caballero v. Commission on Elections** — **Facts:** Rogelio Batin Caballero, a candidate for the mayoral position in Uyugan, Batanes, faced opposition from Jonathan Enrique V. Nanud, Jr., who challenged Caballero’s eligibility based on citizenship and residency. Nanud’s petition alleged that Caballero made false representations in his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) by stating he was…

**Title:** Rommel Apolinario Jalosjos vs. Commission on Elections and Dan Erasmo, Sr. (G.R. No. 192474, February 26, 2010) **Facts:** 1. **Early Life and Allegiance:** – **October 26, 1973:** Rommel Jalosjos born in Quezon City. – **1981:** Migrated to Australia at age eight, acquiring Australian citizenship. – **November 22, 2008:** Returned to Philippines, lived with brother…

### Title: People of the Philippines vs. Jerry Punzalan and Patricia Punzalan ### Facts: 1. **Pre-Trial Events:** – **October 28, 2009:** Manila RTC Judge Eduardo B. Peralta, Jr., issued a search warrant for the premises of the Punzalans. – **November 3, 2009 (4:30 AM):** PDEA agents, along with barangay officials, media representatives, and a tactical…

**Title:** Honesto Ogayon y Diaz v. People of the Philippines **Facts:** 1. **December 1, 2003**: Information filed against Honesto Ogayon for violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165). – **Criminal Case No. 4738:** Illegal possession of drug paraphernalia. – **Criminal Case No. 4739:** Possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu). 2. **January 21, 2004, March…