JOENAR VARGAS AGRAVANTE versus COMELEC

 

JOENAR VARGAS AGRAVANTE versus COMELEC

G.R. No. 264029

August 8, 2023

FACTS:

Petitioner and private respondent were candidates for the position of Punong Barangay of Matacla, Goa, Camarines Sur, in the May 14, 2018 BSK. E. Private respondent garnered 786 votes, while petitioner got 789 votes. Not satisfied with the election result, private respondent filed a protest before the MTC which granted the protest. The COMELEC dismissed the appeal for appellant’s failure to submit his brief within the prescribed period. MR to the COMELEC En banc was denied, hence this petition.

JAMES CUA KO versus Republic of the Philippines

JAMES CUA KO versus Republic of the Philippines

G.R. No. 210984

April 12, 2023

FACTS:

Shalimar filed a petition for declaration of nullity of her marriage with one Kerwin. While the petition for declaration of nullity of marriage was still pending, Shalimar gave birth to "Jamie Shaye." In Jamie Shaye's certificate of live birth, Shalimar indicated "James Cua Ko" as the name of Jamie Shaye's father. James executed an Affidavit of Acknowledgment/Admission to support the entry of his name in Jamie Shaye's certificate of live birth. Eventually, Shalimar's marriage to Kerwin was voided by the RTC.

James subsequently filed a Petition for Judicial Approval of Voluntary Recognition of a Minor Natural Child before the RTC. The trial court denied the petition and MR. The CA affirmed the trial court's Decision. MR was denied, hence this petition.

DR. BENIGNO A. AGBAYANI, JR. V. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

DR. BENIGNO A. AGBAYANI, JR. V. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

G.R. No. 215121

June 23, 2021

FACTS:

Dr. Agbayani was charged before the MeTC with reckless imprudence resulting ln serious physical injuries in an Information that reads:

On or about January 5, 2006. in the City of Manila, Philippines, the accused, being then the surgeon and/or orthopoedist of complainant Saul Q- Hofilena, Jr., did then and there voluntarily but without malice, conduct an arthroscopy upon said complainant in a reckless manner by using a medical instrument (arthroscope) that was not sterilized without taking the necessary precaution to avoid injury to said complainant, taking into consideration his employment or occupation and degree of intelligence, causing as a consequence of his said carelessness, recklessness, negligence, imprudence and lack of precaution the said complainant to suffer serious physical injuries on his left knee which rendered him incapacitated for work and/or labor for more than thirty (30) days and in fact said complainant had undergone another operation at St. Luke's Hospital, Quezon City on his left knee to remove the infection introduced by the accused and subsequent operation on his right wrist as a result of walking with a care for a prolonged period of time, to the damage and prejudice of said Saul Q. Hofilena. Jr.

Dr. Agbayani pleaded not guilty to the crime charged. Thereafter, trial on the merits ensued.

The MeTC rendered its Decision finding Dr. Agbayani guilty beyond reasonable doubt of Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Serious Physical Injuries. 

MICHAEL JOHN ROBLES VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

MICHAEL JOHN ROBLES VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

G.R. No. 223810

August 02, 2023

FACTS:

The Information reads that on or about the 27th day of July 2009, accused Robles, did then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously drive without license an unregistered Suzuki Raiders motorcycle with no plate number along CPG North Avenue comer Benigno Aquino Avenue, Tagbilaran City, in a careless, negligent and imprudent manner, in violation of the traffic rules and regulations and ordinances, without due regard to safety, life and property and without taking the necessary precautions to avoid accident to person or damage to property, thereby causing by such carelessness, negligence and imprudence said Suzuki Raiders motorcycle to hit and bump a Yamaha Crypton motorcycle bearing driven by Ronelo causing damage to the motorcycle death to the latter and less serious physical injuries to the backrider. The MTCC found Robles guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the charge of Reckless Imprudence resulting in Homicide, Less Serious Physical Injuries and Damage to Property under Article 365 of the RPC. The CA denied the appeal.

Hence, this petition.

Pedro Talisay vs. People of the Philippines

Pedro Talisay vs. People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 258257

August 9, 2023

On or about September 29, 2016, the accused, with deliberate intent and moved by lewd design, taking advantage of the minority of his 15-year old victim, [AAA], and by means of force, threat and intimidation, did then and there, willfully, unlawfully, and criminally commit acts of lasciviousness upon her, by kissing her on her cheeks, removing her pants and panty, and satisfying [his] sexual desire by placing his penis outside of her vagina, which acts are constitutive of sexual abuse which debases, degrades or demeans her intrinsic worth and dignity as a human being, to the damage and prejudice of the said victim. He was charged with Violation of Sec. 5(b) of R.A. No. 7610.

Midway Grill on the Hubby's 49th

 

Someone turned forty-nine this month and off we went to Midway Grill  for a simple lunch. We ordered our favorite Midway Salad for its nutritional benefits. Nothing like greens, oranges, purples and yellows to spice up the mood!