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Title: Goldstar Rivermount, Inc. vs. Advent Capital and Finance Corp. **Facts:** Goldstar Rivermount, Inc. (Goldstar) borrowed PHP 55,000,000 from Advent Capital and Finance Corp. (Advent) on December 9, 1998. The loan, set for a seven-year term, was secured through a real estate mortgage on Goldstar’s property and a chattel mortgage on its equipment. Goldstar’s inability…

### Title: Filinvest Credit Corporation vs. Philippine Acetylene Co., Inc.: A Review of Obligations under Chattel Mortgage and Dacion En Pago ### Facts: The case began when Philippine Acetylene Co., Inc. (defendant-appellant) bought a motor vehicle from Alexander Lim and secured the balance through a promissory note, underpinned by a chattel mortgage for the vehicle.…

**Title: People of the Philippines v. Mary Jane Dela Concepcion y Valdez** **Facts:** Mary Jane Dela Concepcion y Valdez, also known as “Judith A. Valdez” and “Ofelia Andaya,” was accused of engaging in illegal recruitment activities by promising overseas employment to more than 30 individuals from 2012 to 2014. Dela Concepcion collected over P1,000,000.00 under…

### Title: Secretary Leila De Lima et al. vs. Mario Joel T. Reyes ### Facts: Dr. Gerardo Ortega, a vocal critic of mining operations and known advocate for environmental conservation, was assassinated on January 24, 2011, in Palawan, Philippines. The investigation led to the arrest of Marlon B. Recamata, who confessed to the murder, naming…

### Title: Adelaida Soriano vs. People of the Philippines: A Civil Liability Determination After Acquittal in Estafa ### Facts: This case revolves around an accusation of estafa against Adelaida Soriano, who allegedly failed to pay Consolacion R. Alagao for 398 sacks of corn grains sold to her under false pretenses. The legal journey began when…

### Title Philippine National Bank v. The Court of Appeals and Ramon Lapez ### Facts The Philippine National Bank (PNB) was sued by Ramon Lapez, who did business under the name Sapphire Shipping, over the misappropriation of funds. Two remittances intended for Lapez were intercepted by PNB: one from the National Commercial Bank (NCB) of…

### Title: The Summary Dismissal Board and The Regional Appellate Board, PNP, Region VI, Iloilo City vs. C/INSP. Lazaro Torcita ### Facts: The case originated from twelve administrative complaints filed against C/INSP. Lazaro Torcita by Manuel Puey, Jesus Puey, and Alex Edwin del Rosario, ranging from conduct unbecoming of a police officer to grave threats…

**Title:** Fernandez et al. vs. NLRC and Lhuillier: A Landmark Case on the Rights of Illegally Dismissed Employees in the Philippines **Facts:** This case originated from a consolidated complaint against Agencia Cebuana-H. Lhuillier and/or Marguerite Lhuillier for illegal dismissal. The complainants, Leiden E. Fernandez, Gloria B. Adriano, Emilia A. Negapatan, Jesus P. Tomongha, Eleonor A.…

### Title: Cortes vs. Palanca: A Case of Acquired Easement of Light ### Facts: The case revolves around a dispute concerning an easement of light involving two adjacent properties located at No. 65 and No. 63 Calle Rosario. Maximo Cortes, the plaintiff, whose wife owns property No. 65, initiated a court action to secure an…

Title: Valisno vs. Adriano Facts: The case initiated when Nicolas Valisno, the plaintiff-appellant, filed an action for damages against Felipe Adriano, the defendant-appellee, in the Court of First Instance of Nueva Ecija, under Civil Case No. 3472. The action stemmed from a dispute over an irrigation canal which traversed Adriano’s property to provide water from…