Ceferino S. Paredes, Jr. and Mansueto J. Honrada v. The Honorable Sandiganbayan, Second Division, et al.

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Case Title: Ceferino S. Paredes, Jr. and Mansueto J. Honrada v. The Honorable Sandiganbayan, Second Division, et al. G.R. No. 108251, January 31, 1996 Facts: Issues: Ruling:The Supreme Court dismissed the petition. The petition was dismissed as the Court found no grave abuse of discretion by the Ombudsman in finding probable cause to file the … Read more

Associated Bank v. Court of Appeals, et al. (G.R. No. 107382, January 31, 1996)

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Case Title: Associated Bank v. Court of Appeals, Province of Tarlac and Philippine National Bank Facts: Issue: Who bears the loss for the checks with forged endorsements – the drawer (Province of Tarlac), the drawee bank (PNB), or the collecting bank (Associated Bank)? Ruling: The Court modified the lower court’s decision, ordering PNB to pay … Read more

Office of the Court Administrator v. Hon. Globert J. Justalero

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Case Title: Office of the Court Administrator v. Hon. Globert J. Justalero Court: Supreme Court of the Philippines Date: April 3, 2024 Facts: Issues: Ruling: Ratio: The Court also laid down guidelines on awarding back salaries and benefits for respondents with pending administrative cases, based on the outcome and circumstances of each case.

Office of Administrative Services, Supreme Court v. Johnny R. Llemos A.M. No. SC-23-001 (Formerly JIB FPI No. 22-008-SC)

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Office of Administrative Services, Supreme Court v. Johnny R. LlemosA.M. No. SC-23-001 (Formerly JIB FPI No. 22-008-SC)April 30, 2024 Facts: Issue:Whether Llemos is guilty of gross misconduct and use of illegal drugs, and what the appropriate penalty should be. Ruling: The decision is immediately executory.

Miguel Kim v. Slimmers World International, Albert Cuesta, and Dinah Quinto (G.R. No. 206306 & G.R. No. 206321)

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Facts: Issues: Ruling:The Supreme Court ruled that Slimmers World et al. cannot be held liable for either contractual negligence or quasi-delict: The Court emphasized that while gyms have a duty of care, they are not mandated to guarantee safety from all risks. Miguel failed to discharge his burden of proof in establishing negligence and proximate … Read more

San Miguel Foods, Inc. v. Spouses Ramon and Ma. Nelia Fabie, and Fresh Link, Inc.

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Case Title: G.R. No.: 234849 Date: June 30, 2024 Ponente: Justice Hernando Facts: Issues: Ruling: The Supreme Court reversed the CA decision and dismissed Fresh Link’s complaint for lack of merit. Dispositive Portion:The Petition is GRANTED. The May 18, 2017 Decision and October 18, 2017 Resolution of the Court of Appeals are REVERSED and SET … Read more