Legal Forms Included in Bar Bulletin No. 10, S. 2020

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Based on Bar Bulletin No. 10, s. 2020
DEMAND LETTER
26 September 2020
XI JINPING
Unit 666, West Philippine Sea Condominium
Roxas Blvd., Manila City
Dear Mr. Xi:
I am writing on behalf of my client, Mr. Juan Dela Cruz, who has referred
to my attention your refusal to pay your back rentals amounting to Five
Body: Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 500,000.00) for six (6) months, and refusal to
turn over Unit 666 at West Philippine Sea Condominium you are presently
Summary of
basic facts; occupying, ignoring several previous verbal and written demands for you to
Applicable vacate the property.
law or
contract Please be advised that you have breached the provisions of your Contract of
stipulation
Lease with my client and other pertinent provisions of the Civil Code of the
Philippines. Therefore, it is a demand that you vacate the premises immediately.
Warning:
Consider this then as the last and final demand for you to vacate the
condominium unit within fifteen (15) days from receipt of this notice.
Reckoning Otherwise, your actions will be considered as willful and in bad faith and, as
period; Effect of
failure to do such, I shall be constrained to commence a suit to protect my client’s interest.
that which is Your immediate and faithful compliance with this notice shall prevent further
demanded
action against you.
Yours,
ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

Cayetano Law Office
Unit 123, ABC Bldg., Makati City
Copy furnished:
Furnishing
JUAN DELA CRUZ
123 Taft Ave., Manila City
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AUTHORIZATION LETTER
BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch XXX, Manila
Greetings!
Body:
Introduce the This is to authorize our legal assistant, ANDRES BONIFACIO, to receive
agent; the Transcript of Stenographic Notes we requested from your office which is due
Request; to be released on 26 September 2020.
Date and
place signed
25 September 2020. Caloocan City, Philippines.
ARELLANO LAW FIRM

Unit 123, ABC Bldg.,
Taft Ave., Manila City
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CONTRACT OF SALE
Republic of the Philippines )

City of Caloocan ) S.S.
DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This Deed of Absolute Sale is made and executed by and between:
ANDRES BONIFACIO, of legal age, Filipino, single (or married to

*insert name of spouse here*), and a resident of 123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio,
Parties’ Caloocan City, hereinafter referred to as “SELLER”;
personal
circumstance -and-
and
designations ANTONIO LUNA, of legal age, Filipino, single (or married to *insert
name of spouse here*), and a resident of 123 XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan
City, hereinafter referred to as “BUYER”;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the SELLER is the registered owner of a parcel of land with

improvements, located at No. 143, Project 7, Quezon City, and covered by
Transfer Certificate Title No. 12345, containing a total land area of One
Hundred Square Meters (100 sq.m.), more or less particularly described as
follows:
Description of property;
*Insert technical description here*

Consideration
Stipulations:
WHEREAS the BUYER has offered to buy and the SELLER has agreed to
sell the above-described property for the amount of Two Million Pesos (Php
2,000,000.00);
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Two Million

Pesos (Php 2,000,000.00), hand paid by the BUYER to the SELLER do hereby
SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY by way of absolute sale unto said BUYER,
or his heirs and assigns, the parcel of land, together with all the improvements
found thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances of whatever nature,
including real estate taxes, as of the date of this sale.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed their hands

on the 26th day of September 2020 in the City of Caloocan, Philippines.
Witnessing ANDRES BONIFACIO ANTONIO LUNA

Seller Buyer
N.B.: If
married, With my consent:
include
spousal
consent. GREGORIA DE JESUS-BONIFACIO
Signed in the presence of:
____________________ ____________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of Caloocan, Philippines,
N.B. If the instrument consists of two or more pages, use an Acknowledgment that
this 26th day of September 2020, personally appeared:
NAME COMPETENT EVIDENCE DATE/PLACE

OF IDENTITY ISSUED
Andres Bonifacio Passport No. 88888 10 May 2016/Pasay City
Antonio Luna Passport No. 99999 10 May 2016/Pasay City
Notarial Certificate:
Acknowledgment
known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing
says so.
instrument, and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free and
voluntary act and deed.
This document refers to the Deed of Absolute Sale of a registered land,

consisting of two (2) pages, including this page where the Acknowledgment is
written and signed by the parties and their instrumental witnesses on all of the
copies of each and every page with my notarial seal. This Acknowledgment
forms an integral part of the foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my

notarial seal, the day and place above written.
Doc. No.: 01 ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

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Page No.: 02 Notary Public
the Notarial Book No.: III Commission Serial No. 88888
Register; Series of 2021. until December 31, 2021
Notary Roll of Attorney No. 88888
Public’s IBP No. 88888 / June 2017, Caloocan City
information
PTR No. 88888 / June 2017, Caloocan City
MCLE Compliance Certificate No. 88888
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CONTRACT OF LEASE

CONTRACT OF LEASE
This Contract of Lease is made and executed by and between:
ANDRES BONIFACIO, of legal age, Filipino, single (or married to

*insert name of spouse here*), and a resident of 123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio,
Parties’ Caloocan City, hereinafter referred to as “LESSOR”;
personal
circumstance -and-
and
designations ANTONIO LUNA, of legal age, Filipino, single (or married to *insert
name of spouse here*), and a resident of 123 XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan
City, hereinafter referred to as “LESSEE”;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of the leased premises, a residential

property situated at 123 AAA St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City;
Stipulations: WHEREAS, the LESSOR agrees to lease out the property to the LESSEE
and the LESSEE is willing to lease the same;
Description of
the property;
Consideration; NOW THEREFORE, for an in consideration of the foregoing premises,
Terms and the LESSOR leases unto the LESSEE and the LESSEE hereby accepts from the
conditions
LESSOR the leased subject to the following:
*insert terms and conditions here*

on 26th day of September 2020 in the City of Caloocan, Philippines.
Witnessing ANDRES BONIFACIO ANTONIO LUNA

Seller Buyer
N.B.: If
married, With my consent:
include
spousal
consent. GREGORIA DE JESUS-BONIFACIO
____________________ ____________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
N.B. If the instrument consists of two or more pages, use an Acknowledgment that

OF IDENTITY ISSUED
Antonio Luna Passport No. 99999 10 May 2016/Pasay City
Acknowledgment
says so.
This document refers to the Deed of Absolute Sale of a registered land,

consisting of two (2) pages, including this page where the Acknowledgment is
written and signed by the parties and their instrumental witnesses on all of the
copies of each and every page with my notarial seal. This Acknowledgment
forms an integral part of the foregoing instrument.


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SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, RODRIGO DUTERTE, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident at 123 ABC

Parties’ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, do hereby NAME, CONSTITUTE, and
personal APPOINT ATTY. APOLINARIO MABINI, of legal age, Filipino, and with
circumstance
and office address at 123 XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, to be my true and
designations lawful Attorney-in-Fact, to act for and in my stead, to do and perform the things
hereunder mentioned:
1. To represent me in the pre-trial of the criminal case filed entitled

People of the Philippines vs. Duterte, which is pending before the
Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City, with docket of Criminal
Case No. 12345;
2. To negotiate, conclude, enter into, and execute a compromise or
amicable settlement of the case under such terms and conditions as
my Attorney-in-Fact may deem just and reasonable;
3. To agree on the simplification of the issues;
Powers 4. To amend the pleadings;
granted; 5. To obtain stipulations or admission of facts of documents to avoid
Ratification unnecessary proof;
and 6. To limit the number of witnesses; and
confirmation
7. To do and agree on such matters as may aid in the prompt disposition
of the action.
HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto my said Attorney-in-Fact full

power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever
requisite necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents
and purposes as I might or could lawfully do, if personally present, and
HEREBY RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING all that my said Attorney-in-
Fact shall lawfully do and cause to be done by virtue of these presents.

on the 26th day of September 2020 in the City of Caloocan, Philippines.
Witnessing RODRIGO DUTERTE ATTY. APOLINARIO MABINI

Principal Attorney-in-Fact
____________________ ____________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

OF IDENTITY ISSUED
Acknowledgment
Rodrigo Duterte Passport No. 66666 10 May 2016/Pasay City

Apolinario Mabini Passport No. 88888 10 May 2016/Pasay City


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VERIFICATION AND CERTIFCATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM

SHOPPING
I, ANDRES BONIFACIO, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of 123

Personal
circumstance
ABC St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, after having been sworn in accordance
with law, depose and state that:
Required
1. I am the Petitioner in the above-entitled Petition;
allegations 2. I have caused the preparation of the foregoing Petition and
under Secs. understood the contents thereof;
4-5, Rule 7 of 3. I hereby declare that the allegations therein are true and correct
the Rules of
Court based on my personal knowledge and/or based on authentic
documents;
N.B.: If there 4. The pleading is not filed to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or
is a pending
action or claim needlessly increase the cost of litigation;
in any court, 5. The factual allegations therein have evidentiary support or, if
tribunal, or specifically so identified, will likewise have evidentiary support
quasi-judicial after a reasonable opportunity for discovery;
agency, the
affiant must 6. I have not commenced any action or filed any claim involving
make a the same issues in any court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial agency
complete and, to the best of my knowledge, no such other action or claim
statement of
the present is pending therein;
status thereof. 7. Should I thereafter learned that a same or similar action has been
(Sec. 5, Rule filed or is pending before the any court, tribunal, or quasi-
7, Rules of
Court)
judicial agency, I shall report to this Honorable Court the fact
within five (5) calendar days from discovery.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of

September 2020 in the City of Caloocan, Philippines.
Witnessing
ANDRES BONIFACIO
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this 26th day of September

Notarial 2020, in the City of Caloocan, by Andres Bonifacio who exhibited to me his
Certificate:
Jurat Passport No. 99999 issued on May 10, 2016 in Pasay City.

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NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE OF HEARING
THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Branch 123, Caloocan City
Greetings!
Body
Please submit the following Motion to Dismiss for the consideration and
N.B.: Check
whether or immediate approval of the Honorable Court on Friday, 7 May 2021, at 8:30A.M.
not litigious. or as soon as counsel and matter may be heard.

Counsel for the Defendant
Copy furnished:
Furnishing ATTY. APOLINARIO MABINI

Counsel for the Plaintiff
123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City
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EXPLANATION
Copy furnished:
Furnishing ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO

123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City
EXPLANATION
The foregoing Motion to Dismiss was served by registered mail due to lack
Body with of time and available personnel to effect personal service. This Explanation is
legal basis
given pursuant to Sec. 5, Rule 13 of the Rules of Court.
ATTY. SALVADOR PANELO


AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, HARRY ROQUE, a messenger of ATTY. SALVADOR PANELO, with

office address at 123 XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, after having been
Body: sworn in accordance with law, depose and state that on 26 September 2020, I
Personal
served a copy of the Motion to Dismiss by registered mail pursuant to Sec. 15,
circumstance Rule 13 of the Rules of Court in Civil Case No. 12345, entitled Dela Cruz vs.
of the Duterte, by depositing a copy in the post office in a sealed envelope, plainly
messenger- addressed to ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO at 123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio,
affiant; Legal Caloocan City, with postage fully paid, as evidenced by Registry Receipt No.
basis; Docket
of the case; 12345 attached, and with instructions to the postmaster to return the mail to
Instructions sender after ten (10) days if undelivered.
to the
postmaster TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Affidavit
on 27 September 2020 in the City of Caloocan, Philippines.
HARRY ROQUE
Affiant

Notarial 2020, in the City of Caloocan, by Harry Roque who exhibited to me his Passport
Certificate:
Jurat No. 66666 issued on May 10, 2016 in Pasay City.

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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT
Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
Caption National Capital Judicial Region
(Sec. 1, Rule Branch 123, Caloocan City
7, Rules of
Court):
MARIA CLARA DELOS
Name of the SANTOS,
Court; Title of Plaintiff,
the action; -versus- Criminal Case No. 12345
Parties; For: Acts of Lasciviousness under
Docket
number (if Art. 336 of the Revised Penal Code
assigned) RODRIGO DUTERTE,
Defendant.
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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT OF MARIA CLARA DELOS SANTOS
Preliminary
Preliminary Statement
Statement
(Sec. 3, I, MARIA CLARA DELOS SANTOS, of legal age, Filipino, single, and
Judicial a resident of 123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, after having been
Affidavit sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that:
Rule):
Personal 1. The person examining me is Atty. Apolinario Mabini with

circumstance office address at 123 XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City;
of the 2. The examination is held at the same office address; and
witness;
Examining
3. I am answering the questions asked of me fully conscious that I
lawyer’s do so under oath, and that I may face criminal liability for false
name and testimony or perjury.
address
Offer of Testimony
Purpose/s of
taking the
The testimony of MARIA CLARA DELOS SANTOS is being offered to
Judicial prove the following:
Affidavit
*insert purpose/s here*
Examination of Witness
Consecutively numbered questions and answers (Sec.
3[d], Judicial Affidavit Rule); Identification and marking
Q1: Please state your name, address, and other personal circumstance.
A1: My name is Maria Clara Delos Santos, 21 years of age, Filipino
citizen, and a resident of 123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City.
xxx
Q8: If the Police Report will be shown to you, will you be able to identify
the same?
A8: Yes, sir.
Q9: Showing to you a Police Report, dated 26 September 2020. Please go

over the same and tell this Honorable Court whether or not this Police
Report is the same Police Report you were referring to earlier.
A9: Yes, sir. This is the same Police Report I was referring to earlier.
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Your Honor, may we request that the Police Report, dated 26 September 2020,
identified by the witness be marked as Exhibit “A”.
xxx
Q26: Do you verify the veracity of your statements?

A26: Yes, sir.
AFFIANT FURTHER SAYETH NAUGHT.

Witnessing
MARIA CLARA DELOS SANTOS

Affiant

Notarial 2020, in the City of Caloocan, by Maria Clara Delos Santos who exhibited to me
Certificate:
Jurat her Passport No. 88888 issued on May 10, 2016 in Pasay City.

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SWORN ATTESTATION
I, APOLINARIO MABINI, of legal age, Filipino, and with office address

at 123XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, after having been sworn in
Sworn accordance with law, do hereby attests that:
attestation of
the
examining 1. I was the one who conducted the examination of Ms. Maria
lawyer (Sec. Clara Delos Santos at my abovementioned office address;
4, Judicial 2. I have faithfully recorded or caused to be recorded the questions
Affidavit I asked and the corresponding answers that the witness gave; and
Rule)
3. Neither did I, nor did any other person then present or assisting
her, coach the witness regarding her answers.

Witnessing
APOLINARIO MABINI
Affiant

Notarial 2020 in the City of Caloocan by Cayetano Arellano who exhibited to me his IBP
Certificate:

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JURAT
Circumstances of SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this 26th day of September
notarial act; 2020, in the City of Caloocan, by Andres Bonifacio who exhibited to me his
Competent
evidence of Passport No. 88888 issued on May 10, 2016 in Pasay City.
identity of Affiant

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JURAT: An act which an individual, on a single occasion: (a) appears in person before the Notary
Public and presents an instrument or document; (b) is personally known to the Notary Public or
identified by the Notary Public through competent evidence of identity; (c) signs the instrument
or document in the presence of Notary Public; and (d) takes and oath or affirmation before the
notary Public as to such instrument or document.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
(Simple Form)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

OF IDENTITY ISSUED
Notarial act’s
circumstance;
Parties’ Antonio Luna Passport No. 99999 10 May 2016/Pasay City
competent
evidence of
identity


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ACKNOWLEDGMENT: An act in which an individual on a single occasion: (a) appears in

person before the Notary Public and presents an integrally complete instrument/document; (b) is
attested to be personally known to the Notary Public or identified by the Notary Public through
competent evidence of identity; and (c) represents to the Notary Public that the signature on the
instrument/document was voluntarily affixed by him/her for the purposes stated in the
instrument/document, and declares that he/she has executed the instrument/document as his/her
free and voluntary act and deed; and, if he/she acts in a particular representative capacity, that
he/she has the authority to sign in that capacity.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
(Two or More Pages)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Notarial act’s
circumstance; NAME COMPETENT EVIDENCE DATE/PLACE
Parties’ OF IDENTITY ISSUED
competent
evidence of Andres Bonifacio Passport No. 88888 10 May 2016/Pasay City
identity; A Antonio Luna Passport No. 99999 10 May 2016/Pasay City
statement
that the
instrument/do known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing
cument instrument, and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free and
consists of voluntary act and deed.
two or more
pages and
that it is This document refers to the Deed of Absolute Sale of a registered land,
signed by the consisting of two (2) pages, including this page where the Acknowledgment is
parties and written and signed by the parties and their instrumental witnesses on all of the
witnesses on
each and copies of each and every page with my notarial seal. This Acknowledgment
every page forms an integral part of the foregoing instrument.


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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
(Representing a Corporation)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
instrument/document consists of two or more pages and that it is signed by the parties and witnesses on

Notarial act’ s circumstance; Parties’ competent evidence of identity; A statement that the
N.B.: If the instrument consists of two or more pages, use an Acknowledgment that says so.

OF IDENTITY ISSUED
Antonio Carpio IBP No. 88888 10 May 2016/Pasay City
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the

foregoing instrument and identified by me through competent evidence of
each and every page
identity to be the same persons in the foregoing instrument who exhibited to me

the above identification, that they acknowledged to me that the same is the free
and voluntary act and deed of the entities represented, and that Andres Bonifacio
has the authority to sign on behalf of Pilipinas Kong Mahal Corporation, with
SEC Registration No. 88888, issued by the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 10, 2016, and Atty. Antonio Carpio has authority to sign
on behalf of Carpio Law Firm, with SEC Registration No. 99999, issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 2016.
This document refers to the Contract of Lease, consisting of two (2) pages,
including this page where the Acknowledgment is written and signed by the
parties and their instrumental witnesses on all of the copies of each and every
page with my notarial seal. This Acknowledgment forms an integral part of the
foregoing instrument.


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MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

Caption
National Capital Judicial Region
(Sec. 1, Rule
7, Rules of Branch 123, Quezon City
Court):
MARIA CLARA DELOS
Name of the SANTOS,
Court; Title of
the action; Plaintiff,
Parties; -versus- Civil Case No. 12345
Docket For: Damages
number (if RODRIGO DUTERTE,
assigned) Defendant.
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MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
COMES NOW Defendant, by the undersigned counsel, and to this

Honorable Court, most respectfully states that:
1. Defendant engaged the services of the undersigned counsel only

Body (Sec. 2, on 20 September 2020;
Rule 7, Rules 2. Defendant was served with Summons and a copy of the
of Court): For Complaint on 27 August 2020 and thus has until 26 September
periods to file 2020 within which to submit an Answer, pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule
responsive
pleadings, 11 of the Rules of Court;
check Rule 3. However, due to the pressures of equally urgent professional
11, of the work and prior commitments, the undersigned counsel will not
Rules of be able to meet the said deadline;
Court; State
that it is not
4. As such, the undersigned counsel is constrained to request for an
intended for additional period of thirty (30) calendar days or until 26 October
delay 2020 within which to submit Defendant’s Answer. Moreover,
this additional time will also allow the undersigned counsel to
interview the available witness and study this case further;
5. This Motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reasons.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, Defendant most respectfully prays of this Honorable Court

Prayer with that he be given an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days from 27
date and September 2020 or until 26 October 2020 within which to submit an Answer.
place signed
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.
27 September 2020. Quezon City, Philippines.

Signature of
Counsel Counsel for the Defendant
including 123 ABC St., Cubao, Quezon City
required
information per
(02) 666 6666 | panelolaw@yahoo.com
B.M. No. 1132 Roll of Attorney No. 666
(2003), A.M. IBP No. 666 / June 2017, Quezon City
No. 07-6-5-SC
(2007), and PTR No. 666 / June 2017, Quezon City
B.M. No. 1922 MCLE Compliance Certificate No. 666
(2008)
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NOTICE OF HEARING

Branch 123, Quezon City
Greetings!
Body Please submit the following Motion for Extension of Time for the
consideration and immediate approval of the Honorable Court on Friday, 2
October 2020, at 8:30A.M.
EXPLANATION
legal basis

Copy furnished:

123 XYZ St., Cubao, Quezon City
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MOTION TO DISMISS

Caption
(Sec. 1, Rule
Court):
MARIA CLARA DELOS
Name of the SANTOS,
Court; Title of
Docket For: Damages
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MOTION TO DISMISS
COMES NOW Defendant, by the undersigned counsel, and to this

Honorable Court, most respectfully moves that the Complaint be dismissed on
Body (Sec. 2,
Rule 7, Rules the following ground/s, pursuant to Sec. 12(a), Rule 15 of the Rules of Court:
of Court):
Allegations of
a. The court has no jurisdiction over the subject matter of the claim;
the party’s b. There is another action pending between same parties for the
ground for same cause;
dismissal (with
discussion and
c. The cause of action is barred by prior judgment;
arguments) d. The cause of action is barred by statute of limitations.
N.B.: Rule 16
has already Discussion
been deleted.
Arguments
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, Defendant most respectfully prays of this Honorable Court

Prayer with that the Complaint be dismissed.
date and
place signed

Signature of
Counsel Counsel for the Defendant
required
information per
(02) 666 6666 | panelolaw@yahoo.com
(2003), A.M. IBP No. 666 / June 2017, Quezon City
No. 07-6-5-SC
(2007), and PTR No. 666 / June 2017, Quezon City
(2008)
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NOTICE OF HEARING

Greetings!
Body Please submit the following Motion to Dismiss for the consideration and
immediate approval of the Honorable Court on Friday, 2 October 2020, at
8:30A.M. or as soon as counsel and matter may be heard.
EXPLANATION
Body with
legal basis
of time and available personnel to effect personal service. This Explanation is

Copy furnished:

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Quezon City, Metro Manila ) S.S.

office address at 123 ABC St., Cubao, Quezon City, after having been sworn in
Body: accordance with law, depose and state that on 26 September 2020, I served a
Personal
copy of the Motion to Dismiss by registered mail pursuant to Sec. 15, Rule 13 of
circumstance the Rules of Court in Civil Case No. 12345, entitled Delos Santos vs. Duterte,
of the by depositing a copy in the post office in a sealed envelope, plainly addressed to
messenger- ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO at 123 XYZ St., Cubao, Quezon City, with postage
affiant; Legal fully paid, as evidenced by Registry Receipt No. 12345 attached, and with
basis; Docket
of the case; instructions to the postmaster to return the mail to sender after ten (10) days if
Instructions undelivered.
to the
postmaster TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Affidavit
on 27 September 2020 in Quezon City, Philippines.
HARRY ROQUE
Affiant

Notarial 2020, in Quezon City, by Harry Roque who exhibited to me his Driver’s License
Certificate:

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MOTION TO DECLARE IN DEFAULT

Caption
(Sec. 1, Rule
Court):
MARIA CLARA DELOS
Name of the SANTOS,
Court; Title of
Docket For: Damages
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MOTION TO DECLARE DEFENDANT IN DEFAULT
COMES NOW Plaintiff, by the undersigned counsel, and to this Honorable

Court, most respectfully moves that the Defendant be declared in default
pursuant to Sec. 3, Rule 9 of the Rules of Court. Plaintiff respectfully states that:
Body (Sec. 2,
Rule 7, Rules
of Court) with
1. The records of this Honorable Court show that the Defendant
legal basis was served with Summons and a copy of the Complaint, together
with the annexes thereto, on 26 August 2020;
2. Upon verification, however, records show that the Defendant
has failed to file his Answer within the reglementary period
specified by the Rules of Court.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff most respectfully prays of this Honorable

Court that the Defendant be declared in default pursuant to the Rules of Court,
Prayer with and that this Honorable Court proceed to render judgment as the Complaint may
date and
place signed
warrant, pursuant to Sec. 3, Rule 9 of the Rules of Court.
ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO

Signature of
Counsel Counsel for the Plaintiff
required
information per (02) 888 8888 | carpiolaw@yahoo.com
(2003), A.M. IBP No. 888 / June 2017, Caloocan City
No. 07-6-5-SC
(2007), and PTR No. 888 / June 2017, Caloocan City
(2008)
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NOTICE OF HEARING

Greetings!
Body Please submit the following Motion to Dismiss for the consideration and
immediate approval of the Honorable Court on Friday, 2 October 2020, at
8:30A.M. or as soon as counsel and matter may be heard.
EXPLANATION
legal basis

Copy furnished:

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Quezon City, Metro Manila ) S.S.

office address at 123 XYZ St., Cubao, Quezon City, after having been sworn in
accordance with law, depose and state that on 26 September 2020, I served a
Personal
circumstance copy of the Motion to Dismiss by registered mail pursuant to Sec. 15, Rule 13 of
of the the Rules of Court in Civil Case No. 12345, entitled Delos Santos vs. Duterte,
messenger- by depositing a copy in the post office in a sealed envelope, plainly addressed to
affiant; Legal ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO at 123 ABC St., Cubao, Quezon City, with postage
basis; Docket
of the case;
fully paid, as evidenced by Registry Receipt No. 12345 attached, and with
Instructions instructions to the postmaster to return the mail to sender after ten (10) days if
to the undelivered.
postmaster
TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Affidavit
on 27 September 2020 in Quezon City, Philippines.
HARRY ROQUE
Affiant

Notarial 2020, in Quezon City, by Harry Roque who exhibited to me his Driver’s License
Certificate:

Reference to
Public’s IBP No. 88888 / June 2017, Quezon City
information
PTR No. 88888 / June 2017, Quezon City
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QUITCLAIMS

WAIVER, RELEASE, AND QUITCLAIM
I, BONG GO, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of 123 ABC St.,
Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, after having been sworn in accordance of law,
depose and state:
1. That, by these presents, I hereby state that I have voluntarily

resigned as Executive Assistant to the President of Beerus
Corporation;
2. That I hereby acknowledged that I have received from my
employer the sum of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00)
which is in full and final satisfaction of my salary and other
benefits that may due me for the services which I have rendered
Personal
circumstance for the latter;
of the 3. That I hereby declare that I have no further claims whatsoever
employee- against my employer, its President, members of the Board of
resignee; Directors, officers, or any of its staff, and that I hereby release
The fact of
voluntary and forever discharge all of them from any and all claims,
resignation; demands, or cause of action of whatever nature arising out of my
Full and final employment with the latter;
satisfaction 4. That I further agree that this WAIVER, RELEASE, AND
of salary and QUITCLAIM may be pleaded in bar to any suit or proceeding
other
benefits; to which either I, or my heirs and assigns, may have against my
Release from employer in connection with my employment with the latter, and
any liability that the payment which I have received as provided herein
should not in any way be construed as an admission of liability
on the part of my employer, and is voluntarily accepted by me
and will, if need be, serve as full and final settlement of any
amount/s due me or any claims or cause of action, either past,
present, or future, which I may have in connection with my
employment with the latter;
5. That, as such, I finally make manifest that I have no further
claims/s against my employer nor against any person/s
connected with the administration and operation of the latter and
forever release the latter from any and all liability.

September 2020 in Caloocan City, Philippines.
Witnessing
BONG GO
Affiant

Notarial 2020, in the City of Caloocan by Bong Go who exhibited to me his Driver’s
Certificate:
Jurat License No. 66666 issued on May 10, 2016 in Pasay City.

Reference to Book No.: III Commission Serial No. 88888
the Notarial
information PTR No. 88888 / June 2017, Caloocan City
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PROMISSORY NOTE
PROMISSORY NOTE
Amount borrowed
₱5,000,000.00
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I promise to pay without need of demand to

the order of JUAN DELA CRUZ, Payee, the principal amount of FIVE
Requisites of
MILLION PESOS (Php 5,000,000.00) in ten (10) equal installments of
a negotiable FIFTY THOUSAND (Php 50,000.00) starting 26 September 2020 and every
promissory 26th day of the month thereafter until fully paid. Should I fail to pay on the due
note (Sec. 1, date, a late penalty of three per centum (3%) per month shall be added on each
Negotiable unpaid installment from due date thereon until fully paid. In addition to the
Instruments
Law) foregoing, I promise to pay monthly interest at the rate of two per centum (2%),
without need of demand, starting from the month of October 2020 until this note
is fully paid.

September 2020 in Caloocan City, Philippines.
RODRIGO DUTERTE
Payor
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INFORMATION IN CRIMINAL CASES

(If filed after Preliminary Investigation)

Caption
(Sec. 1, Rule
7, Rules of Branch 123, Caloocan City
Court):
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Name of the Complainant,
Court; Title of
Parties; For: Rape under Article 335 of the
Docket Revised Penal Code
assigned) Accused.
x-----------------------x
INFORMATION
The undersigned accuses RODRIGO DUTERTE of Acts of

Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code committed as
follows:
That on or about 26th day of September 2020, in Caloocan City,

Crime
charged; province of Metro Manila, Philippines, within the jurisdiction of the court,
Facts of the the said Accused did then and there willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously
case; entered the house of MARIA CLARA DELOS SANTOS who was then and
Attending there alone, and by means of force and intimidation succeeded in having
circumstance;
Date and carnal knowledge of said Plaintiff.
place signed
Contrary to law with the aggravating circumstance of dwelling and habitual
delinquency.
ATTY. APOLINARIO MABINI

Assistant City Prosecutor
WITNESSES:
Witnesses; ____________________
Recommended ____________________
bail
BAIL RECOMMENDED: Php 500,000.00
CERTIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
I hereby certify that a preliminary investigation in this case was conducted

Certification by me in accordance with law; that I examined the Complainant and her
(Sec. 4, Rule witnesses; that there is reasonable ground to believe that the offense charged had
112, Rules of been committed and that the accused is probably guilty thereof; that the Accused
Court) was informed of the complaint and of the evidence submitted against him and
was given the opportunity to submit controverting evidence; and that the filing
of this Information is with the prior authority and approval of the City
Prosecutor.

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 1st day of October 2020

Jurat
in Caloocan City, Philippines.

City Prosecutor
INFORMATION: An accusation in writing charging a person with an offense subscribed by the

prosecutor and filed with the court. (Sec. 4, Rule 110, Rules of Court)
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION: An inquiry or a proceeding the purpose of which is to
determine whether there is a sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has
been committed and the respondent is probably guilty thereof, and should be held for trial. (Sec.
1, Rule 112, Rules of Court)
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INFORMATION IN CRIMINAL CASES

(If filed after Inquest)

Caption
(Sec. 1, Rule
7, Rules of Branch 123, Caloocan City
Court):
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Name of the Complainant,
Court; Title of
Parties; For: Rape under Article 335 of the
Docket Revised Penal Code
assigned) Accused.
x-----------------------x
INFORMATION
The undersigned accuses RODRIGO DUTERTE of Acts of

Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code committed as
follows:
That on or about 26th day of September 2020, in Caloocan City,

Crime
charged; province of Metro Manila, Philippines, within the jurisdiction of the court,
Facts of the the said Accused did then and there willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously
case; entered the house of herein MARIA CLARA DELOS SANTOS who was
Attending then and there alone, and by means of force and intimidation succeeded in
circumstance;
Date and having carnal knowledge of said Plaintiff.
place signed
Contrary to law with the aggravating circumstance of dwelling and habitual
delinquency.

WITNESSES:
Witnesses; ____________________
Recommended ____________________
bail
BAIL RECOMMENDED: Php 500,000.00
CERTIFICATION AS TO CONDUCT OF INQUEST
I hereby certify that the Accused was lawfully arrested without a warrant;
Certification that, upon being informed of his rights, refused to waive the provisions of Article
(Sec. 4, Rule 125 of the Revised Penal Code and, for this reason, an inquest was conducted;
112, Rules of that, based on the Complaint and evidence presented before me without any
Court) countervailing evidence submitted by the Accused, despite opportunity to do so,
there is reasonable ground to believe that the Accused has committed the crime
of rape under Article 335 of the Revised Penal Code and should, thus, be held
for said crime; and that this Information was with the prior authority of the City
Prosecutor.

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 1st day of October 2020

Jurat
in Caloocan City, Philippines.

City Prosecutor
INQUEST: An investigation conducted by a prosecutor in criminal cases where a person has been
lawfully arrested and detained without a Warrant of Arrest. It is informal and summary and its
purpose is to determine whether or not the person detained should remained under the custody and
then charged in court. (Sec. 1, Part II, Rules on Procedure in the Investigation, Prosecution, and
Trial of Criminal Cases)
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RETAINER AGREEMENT

RETAINER CONTRACT
This Retainer Contract is executed by and between:
PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL CORPORATION, a domestic corporation

duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of
representatives and their designations
the Philippines, with principal office address at 123 ABC St., Bagong Barrio,
Circumstance of principals and
Caloocan City, and represented in this act by its Corporate Secretary, ANDRES
BONIFACIO, hereinafter referred to as “CLIENT”;
-and-
CARPIO LAW FIRM, a law firm organized under and by virtue of the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines as general professional partnership with
principal office at 123 XYZ St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, and represented
in this act by its Managing Partner, ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO, hereinafter
referred to as “LAW FIRM”;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the LAW FIRM has offered its professional legal service to
the CLIENT and the CLIENT has agreed to retain the professional legal services
of the LAW FIRM under a retainership basis, subject to the terms and conditions
hereinafter stipulated:
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and

Stipulations
agreements herein agreed upon, the CLIENT and the LAW FIRM, by these
presents, have entered, as they hereby enter, into a contract of services whereby
the LAW FIRM shall render legal services to the CLIENT, under the following
terms and conditions:
*insert terms and conditions here*

on 26th day of September 2020 in the City of Caloocan, Philippines.
PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL CARPIO LAW FIRM

CORPORATION
By: By:
Witnessing
ANDRES BONIFACIO ATTY. ANTONIO CARPIO

Corporate Secretary Managing Partner
____________________ ____________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
N.B. If the instrument consists of two or more pages, use an Acknowledgment that says so.

OF IDENTITY ISSUED
Antonio Carpio IBP No. 88888 10 May 2016/Pasay City
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the

Acknowledgment
foregoing instrument and identified by me through competent evidence of

identity to be the same persons in the foregoing instrument who exhibited to me
the above identification, that they acknowledged to me that the same is the free
and voluntary act and deed of the entities represented, and that Andres Bonifacio
has the authority to sign on behalf of Pilipinas Kong Mahal Corporation, with
SEC Registration No. 88888, issued by the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 10, 2016, and Atty. Antonio Carpio has authority to sign
on behalf of Carpio Law Firm, with SEC Registration No. 99999, issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 2016.
This document refers to the Retainer Contract, consisting of two (2) pages,
including this page where the Acknowledgment is written and signed by the
parties and their instrumental witnesses on all of the copies of each and every
page with my notarial seal. This Acknowledgment forms an integral part of the
foregoing instrument.


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Dear Mr. Xi:

ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

ARELLANO LAW FIRM

Republic of the Philippines )

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Deed of Absolute Sale is made and executed by and between:

ANDRES BONIFACIO, of legal age, Filipino, single (or married to

WHEREAS the SELLER is the registered owner of a parcel of land with

*Insert technical description here*

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Two Million

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed their hands

Witnessing ANDRES BONIFACIO ANTONIO LUNA

Signed in the presence of:

Republic of the Philippines )

this 26th day of September 2020, personally appeared:

NAME COMPETENT EVIDENCE DATE/PLACE

This document refers to the Deed of Absolute Sale of a registered land,

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my

Doc. No.: 01 ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

Republic of the Philippines )

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Contract of Lease is made and executed by and between:

ANDRES BONIFACIO, of legal age, Filipino, single (or married to

WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of the leased premises, a residential

*insert terms and conditions here*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed their hands

Witnessing ANDRES BONIFACIO ANTONIO LUNA

Signed in the presence of:

Republic of the Philippines )

this 26th day of September 2020, personally appeared:

NAME COMPETENT EVIDENCE DATE/PLACE

This document refers to the Deed of Absolute Sale of a registered land,

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my

Doc. No.: 01 ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Republic of the Philippines )

SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

I, RODRIGO DUTERTE, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident at 123 ABC

1. To represent me in the pre-trial of the criminal case filed entitled

HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto my said Attorney-in-Fact full

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed their hands

Witnessing RODRIGO DUTERTE ATTY. APOLINARIO MABINI

Signed in the presence of:

Republic of the Philippines )

NAME COMPETENT EVIDENCE DATE/PLACE

Rodrigo Duterte Passport No. 66666 10 May 2016/Pasay City

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my

Doc. No.: 01 ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFCATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

Republic of the Philippines )

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM

I, ANDRES BONIFACIO, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of 123

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this 26th day of September

Doc. No.: 01 ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

ATTY. CAYETANO ARELLANO

Insert technical description here

insert terms and conditions here