Title Of The Cases Topic Assigned To Digest

2017 JANUARY
1)Trinidad Gamboa-Roces v CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Judge Rantherl A. Perez, Section 15, Article VIII of the
A.M. No. MTJ-16-1887. 1987 Constitution - Right to
January 9, 2017 Speedy Disposition of Cases
2)Annaliza J. Galindo and CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Evelinda P. Pinto v Section 7, Article IX-A of the
Commission on Audit, G.R. Constitution
No. 210788. January 10, 2017 Administrative Code-
Disciplinary case
3)Crisanto M. Aala, et al. v ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- TINA
Honorable Rey T. Uy, G.R. Exhaustion of Administrative
No. 202781. January 10, 2017 Remedies
4)Bayan Muna Party-list CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Representative Satur C. Right to privacy –
Ocampo, et al. v Leandro R. Constitutionality of Executive
Mendoza Secretary of issuances
Department of
Transpormation and
Communications, et al.
G.R. No. 190431. January 31,
2017

2017 FEBRUARY
5)Mayor William N. Mamba, HUMAN RIGHTS-Writ of TINA
et al. v Leomar Bueno Amparo
G.R. No. 191416. February 7,
2017

6)Office of the Ombudsman CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA

v. Nocasio A. Conti, G.R. No. Due Process
221296. February 22, 2017
7)Office of the Deputy CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Ombudsman for the Military Equal Protection
and Other Law Enforcement
Offices v P/S Supt. Luis L.
February 22, 2017
8)Norma C. Gamaro and CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
Josephine G. Umali v People Rights of the Accused
of The Philippines, G.R. No.
211917. February 27, 2017
2017 MARCH
9)Henry R. Giron v Hon. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- FREDO
Executive Secretary Paquito Public Accountability
N. Ochoa, G.R. No. 218463.
March 1, 2017
10)Re: Letter of Tony Q.
Valenciano, A.M. No. 10-4-
19-SC. March 7, 2017
11)Martin Villamor y
Tayson, and Victor Bonaobra
y Gianan v People of the
Philippines, G.R. No.
200396. March 22, 2017
12)Joel T. Maturan v
Commission on Elections and
Allan Patino, G.R. No.
227155. March 28, 2017
2017 APRIL
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
Separation of Church and
State
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
Searches and Seizures
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
Section 19 (1) Article III of
the 1987 Constitution –
Excessive fines

13. Civil Service Commission Consti Law – Constitutional FREDO

Vs. Due Process (Exception)
Crisostomo M. Plopinio

G.R. No. 197571april 3, 2017

14. Republic Of The Natres – Regalian Doctrine FREDO

Philippines Vs. Valentina
Espinosa G.R. No. 186603
April 5, 2017

15. Carmelita T. Borlongan Consti Law – Constitutional CAMILLA

Vs. Due Process
Banco De Oro (Formerly
Equitable Pci Bank)

G.R. No. 217617 April 5,

2017

16. Roberto P. Fuentes Local Government Code – CAMILLA

Vs.People Of The Philippines Mayor’s Power To Issue
G.R. No. 186421 April 17, Business Permits
2017

17. Re: Dropping From The Consti Law – Public CAMILLA

Rolls Of Rowie A. Quimno, Accountability
Utility Worker I, Municipal
Circuit Trial Court Of Lpil -
Tungawan - Roseller T. Lim,
Lpil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

A.M.  No. 17-03-33-Mctc

April 17, 2017

18. City Of Davao Local Government Code – CAMILLA

Represented By Rodrigo R. Execution
Duterte, In His Capacity As
City Mayor, Rizalina Justol,
In Her Capacity As The City
Accountant, And Atty.
Windel E. A Visado, In His
Capacity As City
Administrator Vs. Robert E.
Olanolan

G.R. No. 181149 April 17,

2017

19. Loloy Unduran, Et Natres – Jurisdiction Of Ncip CAMILLA

Al. Vs. Ramon Aberasturi, Et Under Ipra Law
Al. G.R. No. 181284 
April 18, 2017

20. Arroyo Vs People Of The Consti – Judicial Power CAMILLA

Philippines G.R. No.
220598/G.R. No. 220953 
April 18, 2017

21. Bernadette S. Bilag, Et Natres – Inalienable Property CAMILLA

Al. Vs. Estella Ay-Ay, Et Al

G.R. No. 189950 

April 24, 2017

22. Southern Luzon Drug Consti – Legislative Power JOVS

Corporation Vs.Department And Equal Protection Clause
Of Social Welfare And
Development

G.R. No. 199669 

April 25, 201

23. Knights Of Consti – Due Process Clause JOVS

Rizal Vs. Dmci Homes, Inc.
G.R. No. 213948 
April 25, 2017

24. Alliance For The Family Consti – Judicial Review And JOVS
Foundation, Philippines, Inc. Quasi-Judicial Power
(Alfi) And Atty. Maria
Concepcion S. Noche, Et Due Process Clause
Al. Vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin,
Et Al.

G.R. No. 217872/G.R. No.

221866 
April 26, 2017

2017 May – No Cases

2017 June

25. Leovigildo A. De
Castro Vs. Field Investigation
Office, Office Of The
Ombudsman And The
Commissioner Of Customs
JOVS
Consti – Power Of The
Executive Dept. To Oversee
The Faithful Compliance
With The Saln Reqt.

G.R. No. 192723 

June 5, 2017

26. Mindanao Shopping Local Government Code – JOVS

Destination Corporation, Et Scope Of Taxing Powers Of
Al. Vs. Hon. Rodrigo R. Lgu’s
Duterte, Et Al.

G.R. No. 211093 

June 6, 2017

27. Information Technology Consti – Judicial Power, JOVS

Foundation Of The Delegation Of Powers And
Philippines, Et Power Of The Ombudsman
Al. Vs. Commission On
Elections, Et Al

G.R. No. 159139/G.R. No.

174777 
June 6, 2017

28. Republic Of The Constitutional Law – Inherent JOVS

Philippines Vs. Rolando C. Power (Expropriation)
Cebuan, Et Al.

G.R. No. 206702 

June 7, 2017

29. Danilo Bartolata, Constitutional Law – Power ELOISE

Represented By His Attoney-
In-Fact Rebecca R. Pilot
And/Or Dionisio P.
Pilot Vs. Republic Of The
Philippines
Of Eminent Domain And
Determination Of Just
Compensation

G.R. No. 223334 

June 7, 2017

30. Emerald Garment Admin Law – Immutability ELOISE

Manufacturing Of Judgment
Corporation Vs. The H.D.
Lee Company, Inc.

G.R. No. 210693 

June 7, 2017

31. Sofronio B. Admin Law – ELOISE

Albania Vs. Commission On Disqualifications From
Elections And Edgardo A. Running For Any Local
Tallado  Elective Position

G.R. No. 226792  Term Of Office

June 7, 2017

32. Republic Of The Constitutional Law – Just ELOISE

Philippines, Represented By Compensation In
The Department Of Public Expropriation Case Includes
Works And Highways Consequential Damages.
(Dpwh) Vs. Spouses Senando
F. Salvador And Josefina R.
Salvador

G.R. No. 205428 

June 7, 2017

33.Mario Veridiano Y Constitutional Law – Bill Of ELOISE

Sapi Vs. People Of The Righs (Right Against
Philippines Unreasonable Searches And
Seizures
G.R. No. 200370 
June 7, 2017

34. City Of Local Government Code – ELOISE

Batangas Vs. Philippine Shell Police Power Of Lgu’s
Petroleum Corporation And
Shell Philippines Exploration Requistes For A Valid
B.V. Ordinance

G.R. No. 195003 

June 7, 2017

35. Corazon M. Local Government Code – ELOISE

Lacap Vs. Sandiganbayan Mayor’s Power To Issue
(Fourth Division) And The Permits
People Of The Philippines

G.R. No. 198162 

June 21, 2017

36. Office Of The Admin Law - The JORIE

Ombudsman Vs. Leticia Ombudsman Has Legal
Barbara B. Gutierrez Standing To Intervene On
Appeal In Administrative
G.R. No. 189100  Cases That It Has resolved
June 21, 2017

37. Arlyn Almario- Admin Law – Condonation JORIE

Templonuevo Vs. Office Of Doctrine
The Ombudsman, The
Honorable Secretary,
Department Of Interior And
Local Government And Chito
M. Oyardo
G.R. No. 198583 
June 28, 2017

2017 JULY
38. Disciplinary Board, Land ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- JORIE
Transporatation Office; Atty. ADMINISTRATIVE DUE
Teofilo E. Guadiz, et al. Vs. PROCESS
Mercedita E. Gutierrez
G.R. No. 224395. July 3,
2017
39. Rep. Edcel C. Lagman, et CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- JORIE
al. Vs. Executive Secretary MARTIAL LAW AND
Salvador C. Medialdea, et SUSPENSION OF THE
al./Eufemia C. Cullamat, et WRIT OF HABEAS
al. Vs. President Rodrigo CORPUS
Duterter, et al./Norkaya S.
Mohamad, et al. Vs.
Executive Secretary Salvador
C. Medialdea, et al.
G.R. No. 231658/G.R. No.
231771/G.R. No. 231774.
July 4, 2017
40. Angelica A. Fajardo Vs. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- JORIE
Mario J. Corral DISHONESY AND
G.R. No. 212641. July 5, MISCONDUCT OF PUBLIC
2017 OFFICERS; MEANING
AND EXTENT
41. Summit One NATURAL RESOURCES- JORIE
Condominium Corporation CLEAN WATER ACT
Vs. Pollution Adjudication
Board and Environmental
Management Bureau -
National Capital Region
G.R. No. 215029. July 5,
2017
42. Aurelia Narcise, et al. Vs. NAT RES- REVERSION JORIE
Valbueco VIS A VIS
G.R. No. 196888. July 19, CANCELLATION OF
2017 PATENTS
43. Denmarks S. Valmores CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Vs. Dr. Cristina Achacoso, in FREEDOM OF RELIGION
her capacity as Dean of the
College of Medicine, and Dr.
Giovanni Cabildo, Faculty of
the Mindanao State
University
G.R. No. 217453. July 19,
2017
44. Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- TINA
Vs. The Judicial and Bar LOCUS STANDING OF
Council REPRESENTATIVES
G.R. No. 228628. July 25, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-
2017 ART. VIII SEC. 8 (1)
45. Alexander A. Padilla, et CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
al. Vs. Congress of the MARTIAL LAW AND
Philippines, consisting of the SUSPENSION OF WRIT OF
Senate of the Philippines, as HABEAS CORPUS BY
represented by Senate PRES. DUTERTE
President Aquilino "Koko"
Pimentel III, and the House
of Representatives, as
represented by House
Speaker Pantaleon D.
Alvarez/Former Sen.
Wigberto E. Tañada, et al.
Vs. Alexander A. Padilla, et
al. Vs. Congress of the
Philippines, consisting of the
Senate of the Philippines, as
represented by Senate
President Aquilino "Koko"
Pimentel III, and the House
of Representatives, as
represented by House
Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez
G.R. No. 231671/G.R. No.
231694. July 25, 2017
46. Representative Teddy CONTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Brawner Baguilat, Jr., et al. LONG STANDING
Vs. Speaker Pantaleon D. TRADITION REGARDING
Alvarez, et al. MINORITY LEADER OF
G.R. No. 227757. July 25, THE HOUSE OF REP.
2017
47. In the Matter of the CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- TINA
Petition for Issuance of Writ WRIT OF HABEAS
of Habeas Corpus with CORPUS
Petition for Relief Integrated
Bar of the Philippines
Pangasinan Legal Aid and
Jay-Ar R. Senin Vs.
Department of Justice,
Provincial Prosecutor's
Office, Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology
and Philippine National
Police
G.R. No. 232413. July 25,
2017
2017 AUGUST
48. Republic of the NAT RES- PUBLIC LANDS FREDO
Philippines Vs. Spouses AS ALIENABLE AND NOT
Danilo Go and Amorlina Go DISPOSABLE
G.R. No. 197297. August 2,
2017
49. Samahan ng mga CONSITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
Progresibong Kabataan CONSTITUTIONALITY OF
(SPARK), et al. Vs. Quezon OPLAN RODY REG.
City, as represented by Mayor CURFEW FOR MINOR
Herbert Bautista, et al.
G.R. No. 225442. August 8,
2017
50. Saturnino C. Ocampo, et CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
al. Vs. Rear Admiral Ernesto CONSTITUTIONALITY OF
C. Enriquez, et al./Rep. Edcel MARCOS BURIAL IN THE
C. Lagman, et al. et al. LIBINGAN NG MGA
G.R. No. 225973/G.R. No. BAYANI
225984/G.R. No.  POLITICAL
226097/G.R. No. QUESTION
226116/G.R. No. ADMIN. LAW-
226117/G.R. No. EXHAUSTION OF
226120/G.R. No. ADMINISTRATIVE
226294/G.R. No. REMEDIES
228186/G.R. No. 228245.
August 8, 2017
51. Salvador Estipona, Jr y CONSITUTIONAL LAW- FREDO
Asuela Vs. Hon. Frank E. CONSITUTIONALITY OF
Lobrigo and People of the THE PROHIBITION FOR
Philippines PLEA BARGAINING IN
G.R. 226679. August 15, VIOLATIONS UNDER RA
2017 9165(DANGEROUS DRUGS
LAW)
2017 SEPTEMBER

52. Evergreen Manufacturing CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- JOVS

Corporation Vs. Republic of PROPRIETY OF
the Philippines represented by EXPROPRIATION
the Department of Public PROCEEDING
Works and
Highways/Republic of the
Philippines represented by the
Department of Public Works
and Highways Vs. Evergreen
Manuracturing Corporation
G.R. No. 218628/G.R. No.
218631. September 6, 2017
53. Civil Service Commission PUBLIC CORPORATIONS- JOVS
and the Municipality of APPOINTMENTS IN
Masiu, Lanao Del Sur, MUNICIPAL
represented by Mayor Nasser GOVERNMENTS;
P. Pangandaman, Jr. Vs. REQUISITES
Samad M. Unda
G.R. No. 213237/G.R. No.
213331. September 13, 2017
54. Bangko Sentral ng ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- JOVS
Pilipinas Vs. Commission on ADMINISTRATIVE DUE
Audit PROCESS; ITS NATURE
G.R. No. 213581. September
19, 2017
55. Lorie Marie Tomas Callo HUMAN RIGHTS- WRIT JOVS
Vs. Commissioner Jaime H. OF AMPARO
Morente, Bureau of
Immigration, OIC Associates
Commissioners, Bureau of
Immigration, and Brian Alas,
Bureau of Immigration
G.R. No. 230324. September
19, 2017
56. Engr. Oscar A. Marmeto PUBLIC CORPORATION- ELOISE
Vs. Commission on Elections POWER OF INITIATIVE
(COMELEC)
G.R. No. 213953. September
26, 2017
57. Mario O. Salvador Vs. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- ELOISE
Commission on Elections and OVERSPENDING IN
Alexander S. Belena VIOLATION OF THE
G.R. No. 230744. September OMINIBUS ELECTION
26, 2017 CODE
2017 OCTOBER

58. Philippine Association of ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- ELOISE

Detective and Protective THE POWER OF THE
Agency Operators COMELEC TO REGULATE
(PADPAO), Region 7 THE CARRYING OR
Chapter, Inc. Vs. TRANSPORATION OF
Commission on Elections FIREARMS BY SECURITY
(COMELEC) and/or its AGENCIES
Committee on the Ban on
Firearms and Security
Personnel (CBFSP)
G.R. No. 223505. October 3,
2017
2017 NOVEMBER
69. Republic of the HUMAN RIGHTS- WRIT ELOISE
Philippines, represented by OF AMPARO
the Director/Head of Criminal
Investigation and Detection
Group (CIDG), Philippine
National Police (PNP) Vs.
Regina N. Cayanan and SPO1
Rolando V. Pascua
G.R. No. 181796. November
7, 2017
61. Government of Hongkong PIL- EXTRADITION AND JORIE
Special Adminsitrative RULE ON SPECIALTY
Region, represented by the
Philippine Department of
Justice Vs. Juan Antonio
Muñoz
G.R. No. 207342. November
7, 2017
62. Anonymous Complaint ADMINISTRATIVE LAW- JORIE
dated May 3, 2013, Re: Fake CIVIL SERVICE
Certificaiton of Civil Service ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility of Marivic G.
Ragel, Evelyn C. Ragel,
Emelyn B. Campos and
Jovilyn B. Dawang
A.M. No. 14-10-314-RTC.
November 28, 2017
2017 DECEMBER
63. Representatives Edcel C. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- JORIE
Lagman, et al. Vs. Hon. MARTIAL LAW AND
Salvador C. Medialdea, et WRIT OF HABEAS
al./Eufemia Campos CORPUS
Cullamat, et al. Vs. Executive
Secretary Salvador
Medialdea, et al./Norkaya S.
Mohamad, et al. Vs.
Executive Secretary Salvador
C. Medialdea, et al.
G.R. No. 231658/G.R. No.
231771/G.R. No. 231774.
December 5, 2017

TITLE OF THE CASE TOPIC ASSIGNED TO

(2018) DIGEST
1. CAREER EXECUTIVE Administrative Law- Career CAMILLA
SERVICE BOARD, Service Nature;
represented by Constitutional Law-
CHAIRPERSON jurisdiction of CSC
BERNARDO P.
ABESAMIS, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR MA.
ANTHONETTE VELASCO-
ALLONES, and DEPUTY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ARTURO M. Chairperson,
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO,
PERALTA,* LA CHICA,
Petitioners, -versus -CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION,
GR No. 196890 January 11,
2018
2. THE CITY OF Constitutional Law- CAMILLA
BACOLOD, HON. MAYOR Immunity from suit of the
EVELIO R. LEONARDIA, State
ATTY. ALLAN L.
ZAMORA and ARCH.
LEMUEL D. REYNALDO,
in their personal capacities
and in their capacities as
Officials of the City of
Bacolod, v. CO., INC., G.R.
No 190289, January 17, 2018
3.PHILIPPINES, Constitutional Law- CAMILLA
REPRESENTED BY THE Constitutionality actions (lis
POLLUTION mota of the case); imposition
ADJUDICATION BOARD, of excessive penalty
Petitioner, -versus -N. DELA
MERCED & SONS, INC.,
201501 G.R. No. 201658,
January 22, 2018
4. ONATHAN A. DELA Constitutional Law- CAMILLA
CRUZ and HON. GUSTA constitutionality of
VO S. TAMBUNTING, as appropriation of funds
MEMBERS OF THE
HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES and as
Taxpayers, Petitioners,
-versus -HON. PAQUITO N.
OCHOA JR., in his capacity
as the EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY; HON.
JOSEPH EMILIO A.
ABAYA, in his capacity as
the SECRETARY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS;
HON. FLORENCIO B.
ABAD, in his capacity as the
SECRETARY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF
BUDGET AND
MANAGEMENT; and HON.
ROSALIA V. DE LEON, in
her capacity as the
NATIONAL TREASURER,
GR No. 219683, January 23,
2018