Category: Case Briefs

Title: Equitable Banking Corporation (Now Known as Equitable-PCI Bank) versus Ricardo Sadac Facts: Ricardo Sadac was appointed as Vice President of the Legal Department and subsequently as General Counsel of Equitable Banking Corporation in 1981. On June 26, 1989, nine lawyers under his department accused him of abusive conduct, prompting the Bank to seek his…

### Title Madriñan vs. Madriñan: Custody Dispute and Jurisdictional Authority ### Facts Felipe N. Madriñan (petitioner) and Francisca R. Madriñan (respondent) were married on July 7, 1993, in Parañaque City, Philippines. Their marriage produced three sons and a daughter. Following a bitter quarrel on May 18, 2002, petitioner allegedly left their conjugal home, taking their…

Title: Major General Carlos F. Garcia vs. Sandiganbayan and The Office of the Ombudsman Facts: This case involves a petition filed by Major General Carlos F. Garcia, who served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Comptrollership, J6, of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Garcia aimed to annul and set aside the Resolution dated…

### Taruc et al. vs. Bishop De La Cruz et al. **Facts:** The case originated from internal conflicts within the Philippine Independent Church (PIC) in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Petitioners, who were lay members of the church, contested the leadership and conduct of Fr. Rustom Florano and appealed for his transfer, citing political and personal…

Title: Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines, Inc. vs. Office of the Executive Secretary and Office on Muslim Affairs Facts: The Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines, Inc. (IDCP), a non-governmental organization offering voluntary services to Muslims in the Philippines and certified to issue Halal certifications by international Muslim bodies, operated since 1995 under its…

### Title: Garces et al. v. Estenzo et al.: The Ormoc City Image Custody Case ### Facts: The case arose from a dispute over the custody of a wooden image of San Vicente Ferrer in Valencia, Ormoc City, between the local barangay council and the parish priest. The council passed resolutions regarding the socio-religious celebration…

**Title:** Dela Rosa and Medina vs. Roldan, et al.: A Case on Unlawful Detainer and Issues of Trust and Ownership **Facts:** The case originated from a property dispute involving two parcels of land in Tarlac, Tarlac, owned originally by spouses Adriano Rivera and Aurora Mercado. In 1957, the Riveras sold the properties to the spouses…

### Title: **Ouano v. PGTT International Investment Corporation and Hon. Judge Ramon G. Codilla, Jr.** ### Facts: PGTT International Investment Corporation (PGTT) filed a complaint against Jovenal Ouano in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Cebu City, seeking recovery of ownership and possession of certain real property and damages. PGTT claimed ownership of Lot Nos.…

### Title: **Radio Communications of the Philippines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals and Manuel Dulawon** ### Facts: The case originated from a complaint filed by Manuel Dulawon with the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Tabuk, Kalinga, Branch 25, on June 18, 1997, alleging breach of a contract of lease with damages against Radio Communications of…

### Title: **Bokingo vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals and The Heirs of Celestino Busa** ### Facts: The case originated from a complaint filed by Ernesto Campos and the Heirs of Celestino Busa against Alfredo Bokingo and others in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Butuan City. The complaint sought injunction and damages, alleging co-ownership…