TOPICS AND JURISPRUDENCE IN PROBLEM AREAS IN LEGAL ETHICS

1) Requirements before admission to the bar or practice of law

• Rules of Court, Rule 138
• Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 100113, [September 3, 1991], 278 PHIL 235-274
• Ulep v. Legal Clinic, Inc., B.M. No. 553 (Resolution), [June 17, 1993]
• In re: Cunanan, Resolution, [March 18, 1954], 94 PHIL 534-597
• In re Haron S. Meling, B.M. No. 1154 (Resolution), [June 8, 2004]
• Re: Dacanay, B.M. NO. 1678, [December 17, 2007], 565 PHIL 165-171
• Philippine Association of Free Labor Unions v. Binalbangan Isabela Sugar Co., G.R. No. L-23959,
[November 29, 1971], 149 PHIL 401-409
• Catu v. Rellosa, A.C. No. 5738 (Resolution), [February 19, 2008], 569 PHIL 539-551
• Zeta v. Malinao, A.M. No. P-220, [December 20, 1978], 176 PHIL 619-624
• In re of the Admission to the Bar and Oath-Taking of Successful Bar Applicant Argosino, B.M. No.
712 (Resolution), [July 13, 1995], 316 PHIL 43-52
• Re: Al Argosino, B.M. No. 712 (Resolution), [March 19, 1997], 336 PHIL 766-771
• Caronan v. Caronan, A.C. No. 11316, [July 12, 2016]
• In re Muneses, B.M. No. 2112, [July 24, 2012], 691 PHIL 583-588
• Brunet v. Guaren, A.C. No. 10164 (Resolution), [March 10, 2014]
• Aguirre v. Rana, B.M. No. 1036, [June 10, 2003], 451 PHIL 428-436
• In re Medado, B.M. No. 2540, [September 24, 2013], 718 PHIL 286-294
• Noe-Lacsamana v. Busmente, A.C. No. 7269, [November 23, 2011], 677 PHIL 1-9
• In re Abad v. Abad, B.M. No. 139, [March 28, 1983], 206 PHIL 172-175
• Letter of Atty. Cecilio Y. Arevalo, Jr., B.M. No. 1370, [May 9, 2005], 497 PHIL 535-544
• Tan v. Balajadia, G.R. No. 169517, [March 14, 2006], 519 PHIL 632-637
• In Re: Publico, Re: Juan T. Publico 22081, [February 20, 1981], 190 PHIL 612-621
• People v. Maceda, G.R. Nos. 89591-96 (Resolution), [January 24, 2000], 380 PHIL 1-6
• Santos, Jr. v. Llamas, A.C. No. 4749, [January 20, 2000], 379 PHIL 569-578
• People v. De Luna, G.R. Nos. L-10236-48, [January 31, 1958], 102 PHIL 968-979
• Alawi v. Alauya, A.M. SDC-97-2-P, [February 24, 1997], 335 PHIL 1096-1106
• In re Purisima, B.M. Nos. 979 and 986, [December 10, 2002], 442 PHIL 75-84
• Paguia v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 176278 (Resolution), [June 25, 2010], 635 PHIL 568-573
• Cruz v. Mina, G.R. No. 154207, [April 27, 2007], 550 PHIL 543-551
• Bulacan v. Torcino, G.R. No. L-44388, [January 30, 1985], 219 PHIL 224-231

2) Law student rule

• Rules of Court, Rule 138-A
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Section 34
• In Re: Need that Law Student Practicing Under Rule 138-A Be Actually Supervised During Trial,
B.M. No. 730, [June 10, 1997]
• Cruz v. Mina, G.R. No. 154207, [April 27, 2007], 550 PHIL 543-551
• Cruz v. Cabrera, A.C. No. 5737, [October 25, 2004], 484 PHIL 173-183
• Cantimbuhan v. Cruz, Jr., G.R. Nos. L-51813-14, [November 29, 1983], 211 PHIL 373-380
• Bulacan v. Torcino, G.R. No. L-44388, [January 30, 1985], 219 PHIL 224-231

3) Solicitation of legal services

• Linsangan v. Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672 (Resolution), [September 4, 2009], 614 PHIL 327-337
• Khan, Jr. v. Simbillo, A.C. No. 5299, 157053, [August 19, 2003], 456 PHIL 560-568

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• Fabillo v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 68838, [March 11, 1991], 272 PHIL 628-639
• Yu v. Bondal, A.C. No. 5534, [January 17, 2005], 489 PHIL 247-257
• Samonte v. Gatdula, A.M. No. P-99-1292 (Resolution), [February 26, 1999], 363 PHIL 369-376
• Dacanay v. Baker & Mckenzie, A.C. No. 2131, [May 10, 1985], 221 PHIL 62-64
• Director of Religious Affairs v. Bayot, Adm. Case No. 1117, [March 20, 1944], 74 PHIL 579-581
• In re: Tagorda, G.R. No. 32329, [March 23, 1929], 53 PHIL 37-43
• Ulep v. Legal Clinic, Inc., B.M. No. 553 (Resolution), [June 17, 1993]
• U.S. v. Ney, G.R. No. L-3593, [March 23, 1907], 8 PHIL 146-150

4) Attorney’s fees and compensation for legal services

• People v. Estebia, G.R. No. L-26868 (Resolution), [February 27, 1969], 136 PHIL 375-383
• Junio v. Grupo, A.C. No. 5020, [December 18, 2001], 423 PHIL 808-818
• Leviste v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-29184, [January 30, 1989], 251 PHIL 532-538
• Rustia v. Judge of First Instance of Batangas, G.R. No. 19695, [November 17, 1922], 44 PHIL 62-66
• Aro v. Nañawa, G.R. No. L-24163, [April 28, 1969], 137 PHIL 745-764
• Orocio v. Anguluan, G.R. Nos. 179892-93, [January 30, 2009], 597 PHIL 524-547
• Pineda v. De Jesus, G.R. No. 155224, [August 23, 2006], 531 PHIL 207-213
• Rilloraza v. Eastern Telecommunications Phils., Inc., G.R. No. 104600, [July 2, 1999], 369 PHIL 1-
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• Tan Tek Beng v. David, A.C. No. 1261, [December 29, 1983], 211 PHIL 547-551
• De Guzman v. Visayan Rapid Transit Co., Inc., G.R. No. 46396, [September 30, 1939], 68 PHIL 643-
649
• Dee v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 77439, [August 24, 1989], 257 PHIL 661-671
• Traders Royal Bank Employees Union-Independent v. National Labor Relations Commission, G.R.
No. 120592, [March 14, 1997], 336 PHIL 705-725
• Fabillo v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 68838, [March 11, 1991], 272 PHIL 628-639
• Ramos v. Ngaseo, A.C. No. 6210, [December 9, 2004], 487 PHIL 40-49
• Lijauco v. Terrado, A.C. No. 6317, [August 31, 2006], 532 PHIL 1-8
• Burpe v. Magulta, A.C. No. 5713, [June 10, 2002], 432 PHIL 840-851
• Ceniza v. Rubia, A.C. No. 6166, [October 2, 2009], 617 PHIL 202-212
• Navarro v. Solidum, Jr., A.C. No. 9872, [January 28, 2014], 725 PHIL 358-371

5) Confidentiality and “Privileged communications” between lawyers and clients

• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 15, Rule 15.02
• Rules of Court, Rule 130, Section 24
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 21, Rule 21.01 to 21.07
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Section 20 (e)
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 17
• Revised Penal Code, Article 209
• “Priest-penitent” Privilege
• Regala v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 105938, 108113, [September 20, 1996], 330 PHIL 678-755
• Genato v. Silapan, A.C. No. 4078, [July 14, 2003], 453 PHIL 910-919
• Uy v. Gonzales, A.C. No. 5280, [March 30, 2004]
• Hadluja v. Madianda, A.C. No. 6711, [July 3, 2007], 553 PHIL 221-228
• People v. Sy Juco, G.R. No. 41957, [August 28, 1937], 64 PHIL 667-678

6) Conflict of interest in a regular lawyer-client relationship

• Lim, Jr. v. Villarosa, A.C. No. 5303, [June 15, 2006], 524 PHIL 37-60

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• Perez v. De la Torre, A.C. No. 6160, [March 30, 2006], 520 PHIL 419-425
• Gonzales v. Cabucana, A.C. No. 6836, [January 23, 2006], 515 PHIL 296-308
• Gamilla v. Mariño, Jr., A.C. No. 4763, [March 20, 2003], 447 PHIL 419-434
• Catalan, Jr. v. Silvosa, A.C. No. 7360, [July 24, 2012], 691 PHIL 572-583
• Seares, Jr. v. Gonzales-Alzate, Adm. Case No. 9058, [November 14, 2012], 698 PHIL 596-610
• Quiambao v. Bamba, A.C. No. 6708, [August 25, 2005], 505 PHIL 126-140
• Artezuela v. Maderazo, A.C. No. 4354, [April 22, 2002], 431 PHIL 135-147
• Pormento, Sr. v. Pontevedra, A.C. No. 5128, [March 31, 2005], 494 PHIL 164-185
• Samson v. Era, A.C. No. 6664, [July 16, 2013], 714 PHIL 101-113
• Presidential Commission on Good Government v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 151809-12, [April 12,
2005], 495 PHIL 485-619
• Teodosio v. Nava, A.C. No. 4673, [April 27, 2001], 409 PHIL 466-477
• Heirs of Falame v. Baguio, A.C. No. 6876 (Resolution), [March 7, 2008], 571 PHIL 428-444
• Nakpil v. Valdes, A.C. No. 2040, [March 4, 1998], 350 PHIL 412-431

7) Conflict of interest of corporate lawyers

• Hornilla v. Salunat, A.C. No. 5804, [July 1, 2003], 453 PHIL 108-114
• Santos Ventura Hocorma Foundation, Inc. v. Funk, A.C. No. 9094, [August 15, 2012], 692 PHIL 502-
507
• Pacana, Jr. v. Pascual-Lopez, A.C. No. 8243, [July 24, 2009], 611 PHIL 399-414
• Palm v. Iledan, Jr., A.C. No. 8242, [October 2, 2009], 617 PHIL 212-221

8) Limitations/restrictions of government lawyers in the practice of law

• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Section 35
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 6
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 3, Rule 3.03
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 15, Rule 15.06
• Olazo v. Tinga, A.M. No. 10-5-7-SC, [December 7, 2010], 651 PHIL 290-308
• Ramos v. Imbang, A.C. No. 6788, [August 23, 2007], 557 PHIL 507-517
• Presidential Commission on Good Government v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 151809-12, [April 12,
2005], 495 PHIL 485-619
• Ali v. Bubong, A.C. No. 4018, [March 8, 2005], 493 PHIL 172-185
• Pimentel, Jr. v. Llorente, A.C. No. 4680, [August 29, 2000], 393 PHIL 544-556
• Huyssen v. Gutierrez, A.C. No. 6707, [March 24, 2006], 520 PHIL 117-134
• In re: Silverio-Buffe, A.M. No. 08-6-352-RTC, [August 19, 2009], 613 PHIL 1-25
• Maderada v. Mediodea, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1459, [October 14, 2003], 459 PHIL 701-719
• Samonte v. Gatdula, A.M. No. P-99-1292 (Resolution), [February 26, 1999], 363 PHIL 369-376

9) Notarial Law violations

• 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC, [July 6, 2004]
• Testate Estate of Abada v. Abaja, G.R. No. 147145, [January 31, 2005], 490 PHIL 671-686
• Lee v. Tambago, A.C. No. 5281 (Resolution), [February 12, 2008], 568 PHIL 363-378
• Angeles v. Ibañez, A.C. No. 7860, [January 15, 2009], 596 PHIL 99-110
• Tupal v. Rojo, A.M. No. MTJ-14-1842, [February 24, 2014]
• Tan Tiong Bio v. Gonzales, A.C. No. 6634, [August 23, 2007], 557 PHIL 496-506
• Heirs of Spouses Villanueva v. Beradio, A.C. No. 6270, [January 22, 2007], 541 PHIL 17-23
• Pantoja-Mumar v. Flores, A.C. No. 5426, [April 4, 2007], 549 PHIL 261-271
• Lee v. Tambago, A.C. No. 5281 (Resolution), [February 12, 2008], 568 PHIL 363-378

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• Villarin v. Sabate, Jr., A.C. No. 3324 (Resolution), [February 9, 2000], 382 PHIL 1-7

10) The lawyer and the moneys or properties of clients

• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sections 24, 25, and 37
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 16
• Salomon, Jr. v. Frial, A.C. No. 7820, [September 12, 2008], 586 PHIL 580-587
• Almendarez, Jr. v. Langit, A.C. No. 7057, [July 25, 2006], 528 PHIL 814-822
• Chua v. Mesina, Jr., A.C. No. 4904, [August 12, 2004], 479 PHIL 796-808
• Dalisay v. Mauricio, Jr., A.C. No. 5655, [January 23, 2006], 515 PHIL 283-295
• Tarog v. Ricafort, A.C. No. 8253, [March 15, 2011]
• Linsangan v. Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672 (Resolution), [September 4, 2009], 614 PHIL 327-337
• Bayonla v. Reyes, A.C. No. 4808, [November 22, 2011], 676 PHIL 500-517
• J.K. Mercado & Sons Agricultural Enterprises, Inc. v. De Vera, A.C. No. 3066 (Resolution),
[December 3, 2001], 422 PHIL 583-592
• Burbe v. Magulta, A.C. No. 5713, [June 10, 2002], 432 PHIL 840-851
• Rivera v. Angeles, A.C. No. 2519 (Resolution), [August 29, 2000], 393 PHIL 539-544
• Angeles v. Uy, Jr., A.C. No. 5019, [April 6, 2000], 386 PHIL 221-235

11) Acquisition of properties subject of litigation

• Fabillo v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 68838, [March 11, 1991], 272 PHIL 628-639
• Macariola v. Asuncion, Adm. Case No. 133-J, [May 31, 1982], 199 PHIL 295-324
• Guevara v. Calalang, A.C. No. 681 (Resolution), [September 30, 1982], 202 PHIL 328-332
• Pabugais v. Sahijwani, G.R. No. 156846, [February 23, 2004], 467 PHIL 1111-1121
• Ordonio v. Eduarte, A.C. No. 3216 (Resolution), [March 16, 1992], 283 PHIL 1064-1069
• Mananquil v. Villegas, A.C. No. 2430 (Resolution), [August 30, 1990], 267 PHIL 132-141
• Fornilda v. Branch 164, RTC IVth Judicial Region, Pasig, G.R. No. 72306 (Resolution), [January 24,
1989], 251 PHIL 335-338
• Ramos v. Ngaseo, A.C. No. 6210, [December 9, 2004], 487 PHIL 40-49
• Valencia v. Cabanting, A.C. No. 1302, 1391, 1543, [April 26, 1991], 273 PHIL 534-546

12) Doctrine of privilege communications in pleadings and privilege speech in congress

• Constitution, Article VI, Section 11
• Rules of Court, Rule 130, Section 24 (b)
• Rules of Court, Rule 7, Section 3
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 21
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 15, Rule 15.02
• Revised Penal Code, Article 209
• Hadluja v. Madianda, A.C. No. 6711, [July 3, 2007], 553 PHIL 221-228
• People v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 115439-41, [July 16, 1997], 341 PHIL 503-526
• Pobre v. Defensor-Santiago, A.C. No. 7399, [August 25, 2009], 613 PHIL 352-366
• Gutierrez v. Abila, G.R. No. L-59161, [January 30, 1982]
• Cuenco v. Cuenco, G.R. No. L-29560, [March 31, 1976], 162 PHIL 299-335
• GMA Network, Inc. v. Bustos, G.R. No. 146848, [October 17, 2006], 535 PHIL 624-643
• People v. Sesbreno, G.R. No. L-62449 (Resolution), [July 16, 1984], 215 PHIL 411-420

13) Terminating and establishing attorney-client relationship

• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 20, Rule 20.04
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 22

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• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 3, Rule 3.03
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 15, Rule 15.06
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 18
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 19, Rule 19.02
• Orcino v. Gaspar, A.C. No. 3773 (Resolution), [September 24, 1997], 344 PHIL 792-801
• Orocio v. Anguluan, G.R. Nos. 179892-93, [January 30, 2009], 597 PHIL 524-547
• Virgo v. Amorin, A.C. No. 7861 (Resolution), [January 30, 2009], 597 PHIL 182-194
• Hadluja v. Madianda, A.C. No. 6711, [July 3, 2007], 553 PHIL 221-228
• Urban Bank, Inc. v. Peña, A.C. No. 4863, [September 7, 2001], 417 PHIL 70-80
• Somosot v. Lara, A.C. No. 7024, [January 30, 2009], 597 PHIL 149-168
• Venterez v. Cosme, A.C. No. 7421, [October 10, 2007], 561 PHIL 479-491
• Francisco v. Portugal, A.C. No. 6155, [March 14, 2006], 519 PHIL 547-559
• Reyes v. Chiong, Jr., A.C. No. 5148, [July 1, 2003], 453 PHIL 98-107
• Lim, Jr. v. Villarosa, A.C. No. 5303, [June 15, 2006], 524 PHIL 37-60
• In re Briones, A.C. No. 5486, [August 15, 2001], 415 PHIL 203-210
• Balatbat v. Arias y Sanchez, A.C. No. 1666, [April 13, 2007], 549 PHIL 517-527
• Requierme, Jr. v. Yuipco, A.M. No. RTJ-98-1427 (Resolution), [November 27, 2000], 399 PHIL 578-
590
• B.R. Sebastian Enterprises, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41862, [February 7, 1992], 282 PHIL
928-942
• Ceniza v. Rubia, A.C. No. 6166, [October 2, 2009], 617 PHIL 202-212
• Spouses Rabanal v. Tugade, A.C. No. 1372, [June 27, 2002]

14) Grounds for disciplinary proceedings against lawyers

• Rules of Court, Rule 139-B, Section 18
• Rules of Court, Rule 139-B, Section 16
• Rules of Court, Rule 139-B Section 17
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Section 27
• Rules of Court, Rule 139-B, Section 5
• Rules of Court, Rule 139-B, Section 8
• Rules of Court, Rule 139-B, Section 15
• International Rice Research Institute v. National Labor Relations Commission, G.R. No. 97239,
[May 12, 1993]
• Figueroa v. Barranco, Jr., SBC Case No. 519 (Resolution), [July 31, 1997], 342 PHIL 408-413
• Dumadag v. Lumaya, A.C. No. 2614 (Resolution), [June 29, 2000], 390 PHIL 1-11
• Flores v. Chua, A.C. No. 4500 (Notice), [September 9, 2014]
• Maniago v. De Dios, A.C. No. 7472 (Resolution), [March 30, 2010], 631 PHIL 139-146
• Fernandez v. Novero, Jr., A.C. No. 5394, [December 2, 2002], 441 PHIL 506-514
• Manubay v. Garcia, A.C. No. 4700, [April 12, 2000], 386 PHIL 440-445)
• In re Atty. Leon G. Maquera, B.M. No. 793, [July 30, 2004], 479 PHIL 322-335)
• Velez v. De Vera, A.C. No. 6697, 1227, 05-5-15-SC, [July 25, 2006], 528 PHIL 763-813
• Nakpil v. Valdes, A.C. No. 2040, [March 4, 1998], 350 PHIL 412-431
• Cordon v. Balicanta, A.C. No. 2797, [October 4, 2002], 439 PHIL 95-117
• Tucay v. Tucay, A.C. No. 5170 (Resolution), [November 17, 1999], 376 PHIL 336-341
• Ui v. Bonifacio, A.C. No. 3319, [June 8, 2000], 388 PHIL 691-708
• Tomlin II v. Moya II, A.C. No. 6971, [February 23, 2006], 518 PHIL 325-333
• Tan Tiong Bio v. Gonzales, A.C. No. 6634, [August 23, 2007], 557 PHIL 496-506

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• In re: Almacen v. Yaptinchay, G.R. No. L-27654 (Resolution), [February 18, 1970], 142 PHIL 353-
393
• Advincula v. Macabata, A.C. No. 7204, [March 7, 2007], 546 PHIL 431-448
• Navarro v. Meneses III, CBD A.C. No. 313, [January 30, 1998], 349 PHIL 520-530
• Dinsay v. Cioco, A.C. No. 2995 (Resolution), [November 27, 1996], 332 PHIL 740-744
• Garcia v. De Vera, A.C. No. 6052, [December 11, 2003], 463 PHIL 385-416
• Abanag v. Mabute, A.M. No. P-11-2922, [April 4, 2011], 662 PHIL 354-359
• Estrada v. Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651, [August 4, 2003], 455 PHIL 411-658
• Halimao v. Villanueva, A.C. No. 3825, [February 1, 1996], 323 PHIL 1-12
• Manaois v. Deciembre, A.C. No. 5364 (Resolution), [August 20, 2008], 584 PHIL 347-352
• Cottam v. Laysa, A.C. No. AC-4834, [February 29, 2000], 383 PHIL 510-516
• Felipe v. Macapagal, A.C. No. 4549 (Resolution), [December 2, 2013], 722 PHIL 439-447
• Anacta v. Resurreccion, A.C. No. 9074, [August 14, 2012], 692 PHIL 488-501
• Gatchalian Promotions Talents Pool, Inc. v. Naldoza, A.C. No. 4017, [September 29, 1999], 374
PHIL 1-15

15) Judicial clemency and reinstatement in the practice of law

• In re Rusiana, A.C. No. 270 (Resolution), [March 29, 1974], 155 PHIL 204-207
• Tan v. El. Sabandal, B.M. Nos. 44, 59 & SBC No. 624 (Resolution), [February 10, 1989], 252 PHIL
215-219
• In re Vailoces, A.C. No. 439, [September 30, 1982], 202 PHIL 322-328
• Re: Diaz, A.M. No. 07-7-17-SC, [September 19, 2007], 560 PHIL 1-6
• In re Gutierrez, A.C. No. L-363, [July 31, 1962], 115 PHIL 647-651
• In re Avanceña, A.C. No. 407, [August 15, 1967], 127 PHIL 426-429

16) Affinity and consanguinity as a basis for disqualification under Canon 3 section 5(f)
• Siawan v. Inopiquez, Jr., A.M. No. MTJ-95-1056, [May 21, 2001], 410 PHIL 210-227
• Latorre v. Ansaldo, A.M. No. RTJ-00-1563 (Resolution), [May 31, 2001], 410 PHIL 570-578
• Yalung v. Pascua, A.M. No. MTJ-01-1342, [June 21, 2001], 411 PHIL 765-775
• People v. Berana y Guevarra, G.R. No. 123544, [July 29, 1999], 370 PHIL 696-714
• People v. Atop, G.R. Nos. 124303-05, [February 10, 1998], 349 PHIL 825-845
• Tiggangay v. Wacas, A.M. OCA IPI No. 09-3243-RTJ (Resolution), [April 1, 2013], 707 PHIL 245-255
• Intestate Estate of Vda. de Carungcong v. People, G.R. No. 181409, [February 11, 2010], 626 PHIL
177-211
• Agunday v. Tresvalles, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1236, [November 25, 1999], 377 PHIL 141-157

17) Grounds for voluntary inhibition and disqualification of judges except Canon 3 section 5(f)
• Rules of Court, Rule 137, Sections 1 and 2
• Ramiscal, Jr. v. Hernandez, G.R. Nos. 173057-74, [September 27, 2010], 645 PHIL 550-559
• Sandoval v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 106657, [August 1, 1996], 329 PHIL 48-65
• Kilosbayan Foundation v. Janolo, Jr., G.R. No. 180543, [July 27, 2010], 640 PHIL 33-61
• In re: Estrada, A.M. No. 87-9-3918-RTC (Resolution), [October 26, 1987], 239 PHIL 1-10
• Austria v. Masaquel, G.R. No. L-22536, [August 31, 1967], 127 PHIL 677-692
• In re Roxas, A.M. No. 98-6-185-RTC, [October 30, 1998], 358 PHIL 790-796
• Urbanes, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112884 (Resolution), [August 30, 1994], 306 PHIL 78-84
• Barnes v. Reyes, G.R. No. 179583, [September 3, 2009], 614 PHIL 299-306
• Vda. de Bonifacio v. BLTB Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-26810, [August 31, 1970], 145 PHIL 422-438
• Lazo v. Tiong, A.M. No. MTJ-98-1173, [December 15, 1998], 360 PHIL 359-367

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• Gutang v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 124760, [July 8, 1998], 354 PHIL 77-90
• Villanueva v. Almazan, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1221, [March 16, 2000], 384 PHIL 776-787
• Ong v. Spouses Basco, G.R. No. 167899, [August 6, 2008], 583 PHIL 248-256
• Paredes v. Gopengco, G.R. No. L-23710, [September 30, 1969], 140 PHIL 81-94
• Lorenzo v. Marquez, A.M. No. MTJ-87-123, MTJ-88-141 (Resolution), [June 27, 1988], 245 PHIL
503-510
• Tenenan v. Flor, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-06-1995, [September 25, 2007], 560 PHIL 296-301

18) Extra judicial activities of judges and justices

• New Code of Judicial Conduct for the Philippine Judiciary, A.M. No. 03-05-01-SC, [April 27, 2004],
Canon 4
• Code of Judicial Conduct, [September 5, 1989], Canon 5
• Rules and Regulations on Teaching, OCA Circular No. 62-97, [October 9, 1997]
• Request for Permission to Teach form prescribed in Office of the Court Administrator Circular No.
50-97 [July 18, 1997] http://oca.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/OCA-Circular-
No.-50-1997.pdf
• Vidal v. Dojillo, Jr., A.M. No. MTJ-05-1591, [July 14, 2005], 501 PHIL 555-559
• Tuzon v. Cloribel-Purugganan, A.M. No. RTJ-01-1662 (Resolution), [November 26, 2001], 422 PHIL
92-97
• Biboso v. Villanueva, A.M. No. MTJ-01-1356, [April 16, 2001], 408 PHIL 547-561
• Macariola v. Asuncion, Adm. Case No. 133-J, [May 31, 1982], 199 PHIL 295-324
• Abundo v. Manio, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-98-1416, [August 6, 1999], 370 PHIL 850-872
• Pertierra v. Lerma, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1799, [September 12, 2003], 457 PHIL 796-804
• Vistan v. Nicolas, A.M. No. MTJ-87-79 & A.C. No. 3040, [September 13, 1991], 278 PHIL 531-544
• Galang v. Santos, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1197 (Resolution), [May 26, 1999], 367 PHIL 81-89
• Ziga v. Arejola, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1203, [June 10, 2003], 451 PHIL 449-464
• In re Estrada, A.M. No. 98-1-32-RTC, [July 29, 1998], 355 PHIL 45-48
• Alauya v. Limbona, A.M. No. SCC-98-4, [March 22, 2011], 661 PHIL 371-379
• Berin v. Barte, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1443, [July 31, 2002], 434 PHIL 772-778
• Spouses Gragera v. Francisco, A.M. No. RTJ-02-1670, [June 26, 2003], 452 PHIL 957-963
• Carual v. Brusola, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1500, [October 20, 1999], 375 PHIL 464-479
• Gozun v. Liangco, A.M. No. MTJ-97-1136 (Resolution), [August 30, 2000], 393 PHIL 669-683
• Catbagan v. Barte, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1452, [April 6, 2005], 495 PHIL 1-10
• Garcia v. Valdez, A.M. No. MTJ-98-1156, [July 13, 1998], 354 PHIL 475-481
• Ladignon v. Garong, A.M. No. MTJ-08-1712 (Resolution), [August 20, 2008], 584 PHIL 352-358
• Rosauro v. Kallos, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1796, [February 10, 2006], 517 PHIL 366-379
• Oktubre v. Velasco, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1444, [July 22, 2004], 478 PHIL 803-822
• Decena v. Malanyaon, A.M. No. RTJ-10-2217, [April 8, 2013], 708 PHIL 252-270

19) Grounds for Disciplinary proceedings against judges and justices

• A.M. No. 18-01-05-SC, [October 2, 2018] on Rule 140 of the Rules of Court
• Automatic Conversion of Some Administrative Cases Against Justices, Judges and Certain Court
Officials as Disciplinary Proceedings Against Them, A.M. No. 02-9-02-SC, [September 17, 2002]
• Protection of Judiciary Members from Baseless and Unfounded Administrative Complaints, A.M.
No. 03-10-01-SC, [October 14, 2003]
• Bello III v. Diaz, A.M. MTJ-00-1311, [October 3, 2003], 459 PHIL 214-223
• Re: Anonymous Complaint Against Judge Francisco C. Gedorio, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-05-1955, [May
25, 2007], 551 PHIL 174-181

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• Dacera, Jr. v. Dizon, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-00-1573 (Resolution), [August 2, 2000], 391 PHIL 835-845
• Bautista v. Abdulwahid, A.M. OCA IPI No. 06-97-CA-J, [May 2, 2006], 522 PHIL 390-399
• Sinsuat v. Hidalgo, A.M. No. RTJ-08-2133, [August 6, 2008], 583 PHIL 38-50
• City of Cebu v. Gako, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-08-2111, [May 7, 2008], 576 PHIL 728-741
• Re: Cecilia Butacan, A.M. No. 12535-Ret (Resolution), [April 22, 2008], 575 PHIL 267-273
• Guevarra v. Eala, A.C. No. 7136, [August 1, 2007], 555 PHIL 713-732
• Alday v. Cruz, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-00-1530 (Resolution), [February 4, 2002], 426 PHIL 385-391
• Campos v. Campos, A.C. No. 8644 (Resolution), [January 22, 2014], 725 PHIL 132-151
• Jamsani-Rodriguez v. Ong, A.M. No. 08-19-SB-J (Resolution), [April 12, 2011], 663 PHIL 166-178
• Belga v. Buban, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1512 (Resolution), [May 9, 2000], 387 PHIL 554-561
• Liwanag v. Lustre, A.M. No. MTJ-98-1168, [April 21, 1999], 365 PHIL 496-511
• Aquino v. Acosta, A.M. No. CTA-01-1, [April 2, 2002], 429 PHIL 498-510
• Office of the Court Administrator v. Pascual, A.M. No. MTJ-93-783, [July 29, 1996], 328 PHIL 978-
992
• Macalintal v. Teh, Adm. Matter No. RTJ-97-1375, [October 16, 1997], 345 PHIL 871-879
• Lagcao v. Gako, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-04-1840, [August 2, 2007], 555 PHIL 762-777
• Sps. Balderrama v. Alagar, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1449 (Resolution), [January 18, 2002], 424 PHIL 800-
811
• Pertierra v. Lerma, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1799, [September 12, 2003], 457 PHIL 796-804
• Flores v. Garcia, A.M. Nos. MTJ-03-1499 & P-03-1752, [October 6, 2008], 588 PHIL 639-650
• Velasco v. Angeles, A.M. No. RTJ-05-1908, [August 15, 2007], 557 PHIL 1-29
• Re: Quitain, JBC No. 013, [August 22, 2007], 557 PHIL 478-495
• Colorado v. Agapito, A.M. No. MTJ-06-1658, [July 3, 2007], 553 PHIL 229-244
• Miranda v. Mangrobang, Sr., A.M. No. RTJ-01-1665, [November 29, 2001], 422 PHIL 327-334
• Spouses Daracan v. Natividad, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1447 (Resolution), [September 27, 2000], 395 PHIL
352-371
• Rodriguez v. Gatdula, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1252, [December 17, 2002], 442 PHIL 307-316
• Seares v. Salazar, A.M. No. MTJ-98-1160 (Resolution), [November 22, 2000], 399 PHIL 7-15
• Tuzon v. Cloribel-Purugganan, A.M. No. RTJ-01-1662 (Resolution), [November 26, 2001], 422 PHIL
92-97
• Richards v. Asoy, A.C. No. 2655 (Resolution), [July 9, 1987], 236 PHIL 48-55
• Jabon v. Usman, A.M. No. RTJ-02-1713, 03-1744-RTJ, [October 25, 2005], 510 PHIL 513-545
• Re: Judge Adoracion Angeles, A.M. No. 06-9-545-RTC, [January 31, 2008], 567 PHIL 189-211
• Office of the Court Administrator v. Liangco, A.C. No. 5355, [December 13, 2011], 678 PHIL 305-
327

20) Criminal offenses (RPC) that may be committed by judges/justices and lawyers
• Art. 204. Knowingly rendering unjust judgment.
• Art. 205. Judgment rendered through negligence.
• Art. 206. Unjust interlocutory order.
• Art. 207. Malicious delay in the administration of justice.
• Art. 209. Betrayal of trust by an attorney or solicitor. — Revelation of secrets.

21) Criticisms against the courts/judges/justices

• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 8, Rule 8.01
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 11
• Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 13
• Constitution, Article VI, Section 11

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• Fudot v. Cattleyla Land, Inc., G.R. No. 171008, [October 24, 2008], 591 PHIL 82-106
• Re: Bagabuyo, A.C. No. 7006, [October 9, 2007], 561 PHIL 325-341
• Lacurom v. Jacoba, A.C. No. 5921, [March 10, 2006], 519 PHIL 195-211
• Asean Pacific Planners v. City of Urdaneta, G.R. No. 162525, [September 23, 2008], 587 PHIL 663-
680
• Spouses Tiongco v. Aguilar, G.R. No. 115932 (Resolution), [January 25, 1995], 310 PHIL 652-664
• Complaint of Mr. Aurelio Indencia Arrienda, A.M. No. 03-11-30-SC, [June 9, 2005], 499 PHIL 1-17
• Francisco, Jr. v. UEM-MARA Philippines Corp., G.R. Nos. 135688-89, [October 18, 2007], 562 PHIL
484-502
• Pobre v. Defensor-Santiago, A.C. No. 7399, [August 25, 2009], 613 PHIL 352-366
• Cojuangco, Jr. v. Palma, A.C. No. 2474, [September 15, 2004], 481 PHIL 646-660
• Baculi v. Battung, A.C. No. 8920, [September 28, 2011], 674 PHIL 1-10
• Borromeo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-39253 (Resolution), [November 24, 1978], 176 PHIL 415-
419
• Tolentino v. Cabral, A.M. No. RTJ-00-1528, [March 28, 2000], 385 PHIL 631-653
• Hueysuwan-Florido v. Florido, A.C. No. 5624, [January 20, 2004], 465 PHIL 1-8
• Bildner v. Ilusorio, G.R. No. 157384, [June 5, 2009], 606 PHIL 369-391
• Re: Letter dated 21 February 2005 of Atty. Noel S. Sorreda, A.M. No. 05-3-04-SC, [July 22, 2005],
502 PHIL 292-304
• People v. Godoy, G.R. Nos. 115908-09, [December 6, 1995], 312 PHIL 977-1035
• Lorenzo Shipping Corp. v. Distribution Management Association of the Philippines, G.R. No.
155849, [August 31, 2011], 672 PHIL 1-20
• In re: Dorado, Adm. Case No. 263, [October 28, 1958], 104 PHIL 743-748
• Sesbreño v. Garcia, A.M. No. RTJ-88-272, [February 6, 1990], 261 PHIL 1-13
• Yangson v. Salandanan, A.C. No. 1347 (Resolution), [November 12, 1975], 160-A PHIL 691-694

22) The lawyer and the [law] firm

• Barbuco v. Beltran, A.C. No. 5092, [August 11, 2004], 479 PHIL 692-697
• People v. Gonzales, Jr., G.R. No. 139542, [June 21, 2001], 411 PHIL 893-937
• Hilado v. David, G.R. No. L-961, [September 21, 1949], 84 PHIL 569-581
• Yangson v. Salandanan, A.C. No. 1347 (Resolution), [November 12, 1975], 160-A PHIL 691-694
• B.R. Sebastian Enterprises, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41862, [February 7, 1992], 282 PHIL
928-942

23) Conduct of lawyer and client in a lawyer-client relationship

• Sambajon v. Suing, A.C. No. 7062, [September 26, 2006], 534 PHIL 84-101
• Que v. Revilla, Jr., A.C. No. 7054, [December 4, 2009], 622 PHIL 1-25
• Pena v. Aparicio, A.C. No. 7298, [June 25, 2007], 552 PHIL 512-526
• Dalisay v. Mauricio, Jr., A.C. No. 5655, [January 23, 2006], 515 PHIL 283-295
• Donton v. Tansingco, A.C. No. 6057, [June 27, 2006], 526 PHIL 1-7
• Solidon v. Macalalad, A.C. No. 8158, [February 24, 2010], 627 PHIL 284-293
• Pariñas v. Paguinto, A.C. No. 6297, [July 13, 2004], 478 PHIL 239-247
• Rollon v. Naraval, A.C. No. 6424, [March 4, 2005], 493 PHIL 24-32
• De Juan v. Baria III, A.C. No. 5817, [May 27, 2004], 473 PHIL 161-169
• Fernandez v. Novero, Jr., A.C. No. 5394, [December 2, 2002], 441 PHIL 506-514
• Ruiz v. delos Santos, G.R. No. 166386, [January 27, 2009], 597 PHIL 27-46
• Spouses Soriano v. Reyes, A.C. No. 4676, [May 4, 2006], 523 PHIL 1-17
• Somosot v. Lara, A.C. No. 7024, [January 30, 2009], 597 PHIL 149-168

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• Reddi v. Sebrio, Jr., A.C. No. 7027, [January 30, 2009], 597 PHIL 168-181
• Reyes v. Chiong, Jr., A.C. No. 5148, [July 1, 2003], 453 PHIL 98-107

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