Category: Case Briefs

Title: De Mesa v. Pulutan, G.R. No. 249837 Facts: This case stems from a complaint for unlawful detainer and damages filed by Marlene D. De Mesa against Rudy D. Pulutan and Medy P. Bundalian. De Mesa claimed ownership of a property in San Pablo City, Laguna, through a deed of sale with Amelia D. Pulutan,…

Title: Systems Energizer Corporation vs. Bellville Development Inc. Facts: 1. Systems Energizer Corporation (SECOR) and Bellville Development Incorporated (BDI) entered into a construction contract on May 21, 2009, known as the First Agreement, for electrical works on the Molito 3—Puregold Building. The contract price was P15,250,000.00. 2. The First Agreement contained clauses (Articles 2.02 and…

Title: The Redsystems Company, Inc. vs. Eduardo V. Macalino, et al. Facts: The Redsystems Company, Inc. (TRCI) entered into several delivery and hauling agreements with Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines (Coca-Cola). Meanwhile, TRCI engaged Macslink-PSV Services, Inc. to provide personnel for assisting TRCI’s employees in loading and unloading products. Macslink, employing Eduardo V. Macalino and others, ceased…

**Title:** Villa-Ignacio vs. Barreras-Sulit: Case Analysis on the Disciplinary Authority of the Ombudsman **Facts:** In 2008, Dennis M. Villa-Ignacio, holding the position of Special Prosecutor at the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), faced multiple administrative and criminal complaints for alleged habitual absenteeism and falsification of service certificates. The complaints were based on similar accusations of…

Title: Galindez, Liberato, et al. v. Felomina Torres Salamanca-Guzman, et al. Facts: 1. Respondents Felomina Salamanca-Guzman, Alejandro Collado, Vito M. Roldan, Erlinda M. Cariño, and the Heirs of Flora Medriano Villasista filed separate Complaints for Forcible Entry with a prayer for a Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction against petitioners Rolando Galindez, Daniel Liberato and others…

### Title: Southstar Construction and Development Corporation v. Philippine Estates Corporation, G.R. No. 221885 ### Facts: Southstar Construction and Development Corporation (Southstar) executed three construction agreements with Philippine Estates Corporation (PHES) in 2005, requiring Southstar to complete multiple construction projects in Jaro Estates, Iloilo City. 1. **First Agreement** (March 31, 2005): Southstar was to construct…

**Title:** Estate of Valeriano C. Bueno and Genoveva I. Bueno v. Justice Eduardo B. Peralta, Jr., G.R. No. [Number], [Year] **Facts:** The case involves a dispute over a property located at No. 3450 Magistrado Villamor St., Lourdes Subdivision, Sta. Mesa, Manila, which is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 47603 (RT-192). The subject property…

**Title: Police Chief Superintendent Valfrie G. Tabian et al. vs. Christina Macandog Gonzales** **Facts:** 1. **Background:** In March 2015, Christina and Joselito Gonzales were arrested for illegal drug activities by law enforcement officers, including PO2 Mark Riel Canilon. They were allegedly released after paying a bribe. Subsequently, Joselito was involved in drug transactions allegedly orchestrated…

**Case Title:** St. Francis Square Realty Corporation v. BSA Tower Condominium Corporation **Facts:** 1. **Developer and Condominium Corporation Relationship (1995-2001):** St. Francis Square Realty Corporation (SFSRC), formerly ASB Realty Corporation, was the developer of the BSA Tower in Makati City. The Master Deed executed on April 10, 1995, by SFSRC gave it the exclusive right…

Title: Technology Resource Center vs. Heirs of Rodolfo Manipol Alvarez Facts: 1. Miguel and Vicenta Alvarez, during their lifetimes, divided their properties orally among their children, including a 2,696 square-meter parcel (Lot No. 4310) in Los Baños, Laguna. Half of this lot was given to Rodolfo Alvarez while the other half was given to Fidela…