Category: Case Briefs

### 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…

**Title:** Amoroso & Constantino vs. Vantage Drilling International et al. **Facts:** Ronnie Adriano R. Amoroso and Vicente R. Constantino, Jr., the petitioners, allege they were employed by Vantage International Payroll Company Pte. Ltd (Vantage Payroll) and Vantage International Management Co. Pte. Ltd (Vantage Management) respectively, foreign corporations organized under Singaporean laws. 1. **Employment and Conditions**:…

**Title:** Bitanagan Farmers Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association vs. Hacienda Bitanagan **Facts:** 1. On March 20, 1989, Hacienda Bitanagan applied for deferment from the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) for three parcels in Mati, Davao Oriental. The parcels total 285.5785 hectares. 2. February 26, 1990: DAR Regional Director ranted an Order of Deferment. 3. October 28,…

Title: Spouses Salvador and Leonida M. Bangug and Spouses Venerandy Adolfo and Jesusa Adolfo vs. George dela Cruz Facts: The case originated from a complaint filed by George dela Cruz for recovery of possession against Salvador and Leonida M. Bangug and Venerandy and Jesusa Adolfo. George, the respondent, claimed ownership of a 2,172 square-meter parcel…

**Title:** Jose Romeo C. Escandor vs. Hon. Conchita Carpio Morales, Sec. Emmanuel F. Esguerra, and Cindy Sheila C. Gamallo **Facts:** In September 2004, Cindy Sheila C. Gamallo filed a complaint against Jose Romeo C. Escandor, a Regional Director at NEDA 7, alleging violations under the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act (Republic Act No. 7877) and accusing him…

Title: National Grid Corporation of the Philippines vs. Getulia A. Gaite & Heirs Facts: 1. On April 15, 2010, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) filed a Complaint for Eminent Domain against Getulia A. Gaite and the Heirs of Trinidad Gaite before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Iligan City, aimed at acquiring…