k.

Applicability of Penal Laws

NCC 14, 17(3), RPC Art. 2

L. Binding effect

NCC 15
cf. FC 26

Tenchavez v. Escao 15 SCRA 355
ATCI Overseas Corp vs. Echin, G.R. No. 178551,
Oct. 11, 2010
Tuna Processing Inc. v Phil. Kingford, 185582, Feb.
29, 2012


NCC 16

Amos v Bellis, 20 SCRA 358

NCC 17

Raytheon v Rouzie, GR 162894, February 26, 2008

NCC 18
Tamano v Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603, June 29, 1998
Llave vs Republic, GR 169766, March 30, 2011
Zamoranos v People, G.R. No. 193902, June 1, 2011
Villagracia v Sharia, GR 188832, April 23, 2014


III. PERSONS & PERSONALITY

A. The concept of a person and
personality

NCC 37 - 39

Classes of persons and their distinctions
Elements of civil capacity
Juridical capacity v. personality
Juridical capacity v. capacity to act

B. Commencement and termination of
personality

1. Natural Persons

(a) Birth

NCC 40 - 41
1987 Constitution, Art. II Sec. 12
P.D. 603 [Child and Youth Welfare Code], Art. 5
FC 164
RPC Arts. 256 - 259

Geluz v. CA 2 SCRA 801
Quimiging v. Icao 34 SCRA 134
De Jesus v. Syquia 58 Phil 866
Continental Steel v. Montano, GR 182836, October
13, 2009


(b) Death

NCC 42

Limjoco v. Intestate Estate of Pio Fragante 80 Phil
776
Valino v Adriano, GR 182894, April 22, 2014

NCC 43
ROC Rule 131 Sec. 3 (jj) - (kk)
(1989 Rev. Rules on Evidence)

Joaquin v. Navarro 93 Phil 257


2. Juridical Persons

NCC 44-47
Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 (Corp. Code), Secs. 2, 4, 17
NCC 1767-1768


C. Restrictions on civil capacity


1. Presumption of capacity, Art. 37
NCC

Catalan vs. Basa, G.R. No. 159567,
July 31, 2007

2. Restrictions on capacity to act

NCC 38 - 39, cf. NCC 1327

(a) Minority

1. Age of majority, R.A. 6809
2. A.M. NO. 03-02-05-SC Rules
on Guardianship
3. Suffrage, Sec. 1 Art. V 1987
Constitution [cf. Sangguniang
Kabataan]
4. Marriage, FC 5; 45 (1); cf. R.A.
6809
5. Contracts

NCC 1327
NCC 1390 (par. 1), 1403 (par. 3)
NCC 1397, 1399
NCC 1489
NCC 1426 - 1427

Mercado v. Espiritu 37 Phil 215
Bambalan v. Maramba 51 Phil 417
Suan Chian v. Alcantara 85 Phil 669
Braganza v. Villa-Abrille 105 Phil 456



6. Criminal liability

RPC 12 (2) - (3);
RPC 13 (2); PD 603 Secs. 189
204
Also see: Rule 3, Section 5 1997
Rules of Civil Procedure
Juvenile Justice Law, Secs 6 and 7

Atizado vs People, GR No. 173822, October 13,
2010

(b) Insanity

1. Marriage, FC 45 (2), Art. 79
2. Contracts, NCC 1327 (1), 1328
3. Criminal liability,

RPC 12 (1)
Rule 101, Rules of Court

US v. Vaguilar, 27 Phil 88
People v. Rafanan 204 SCRA 65
Standard Oil v. Arenas, GR No. L-5921, July 25,
1911
People v Bugalao, GR 184757, Oct. 5, 2011


(c) Deaf-Mutism, NCC 1327 (2),
807 & 820
(d) Prodigality, ROC Rule 92
Sec. 2
(e) Civil Interdiction, RPC 31, 34,
41

Jalosjos v COMELEC, G.R. No. 193237, October 9,
2012

(f) Family Relations

FC 150-151; cf. FC 87,
37, 38
NCC 1490
NCC 2035
cf. NCC 963-967

(g) Alienage, cf. Art. IV, Secs. 1-5,
1987 Constitution

Reyes v COMELEC,
G.R. No. 207264, June 25, 2013

(h) Absence, NCC 381 396, FC
41

Olaguer v Purugganan,
GR 158907, February 12, 2007

(i) Insolvency and Trusteeship,
NCC 1381, 1491, 2236

Umale v ASB Realty, GR
181126, June 15, 2011

(j) Gender, Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987
Constitution; cf. NCC 403
See also: Rule 3 Section 4, 1997
Rules of Civil Procedure

(k) Physical Incapacity/Disease,
FC 45(5), 45(6), 46, NCC 820

Heirs Of Favis, Sr. v Gonzales, et
al., GR. No. 185922, Jan. 15 2014

D. Domicile and residence of persons

1. Juridical persons, NCC 51

2. Natural persons

NCC 50
FC 68-69, cf. NCC 110
cf. FC 55, 101, 149, 152,
101

Jalosjos v COMELEC, GR 191970,
April 24, 2012



IV. INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY CODE

Tolentino, Persons and Family Relations in
the Civil Code


A. Effect and Retroactivity

E.O. 29, as amended by E.O. 227,
R.A. 6809, R.A. 7610
FC 256, cf. FC 36 in rel. to 39, FC
105, FC 162, FC 257

Lupo Atienza v. Judge Brilliantes,
243 SCRA 32
Bernabe vs. Alejo, 374 SCRA 180
Fuentes vs. Roca, G.R. No.
178902, April 21, 2010

B. Repeal/Amendment

FC 254, 255


V. MARRIAGE & PERSONAL RELATIONS
BETWEEN SPOUSES

A. The concept of marriage

FC 1 cf. NCC 52, FC 149
Art II Sec. 12, 1987 Constitution
Art. XV Sec. 2, 1987 Constitution


B. Nature of marriage in Philippine law


FC 1
cf. Rule 131 Sec. 3 (aa), 1989
Rules on Evidence,
NCC 220
Muslim Code, (P.D. 1083) Sec. 14

Goitia vs Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils
252
Sermonia v Republic, 233 SCRA
155
Perido v Perido, 63 SCRA 97
Silverio vs Republic, October 22,
2007
People v De La Cruz, G.R.
No.187683, February 11, 2010
De Santis v Intestate Estate
Jalandoni, December 1, 2010
Espinosa v Omana, AC No. 9081,
October 12, 2011
Avenido v Avenido, G.R. No.
173540, Jan 22 2014
C. Agreements prior to marriage

1. Stipulations in marriage

FC 1 cf. NCC 221

Espinosa v Atty. Omana, A.C. No.
9081, October 12, 2011

2. Breach of promise to marry

NCC 19 - 21; NCC 2176; NCC
1403 2(c)
MC 22

Hermosisima v. CA 109 Phil 629
Wassmer v. Velez 12 SCRA 648
Tanjanco v. CA 18 SCRA 994
Baksh v. CA, 219 SCRA 115
Abanag v Mabute, AM P-11-2922,
April 4, 2011


D. Requisites for a valid marriage


1 Tolentino 222 - 269

Mariategui v. CA 205 SCRA 337

1. Kinds of requisites & effects of
non-compliance

FC 2-3; FC 4; FC 5; FC
35; FC 45 cf. NCC 53
RPC 350-351
De Mijares vs Villaluz,
274 SCRA 1

2. Essential requisites

(a) Legal Capacity

(i) Gender, FC 2 ( 1) cf. FC 148

Silverio vs Republic,
October 22, 2007

(ii). Age

FC 5; FC 35 (1); R.A.
6809 cf. FC 21
NCC 54 & 80 (1)
RPC 344
cf. DOJ Opinion 145
S.1991 (Oct. 1991)


(iii) Absence of impediment, FC 5,
35
Garcia vs. Recio, 365 SCRA
437
Te vs. Choa, G.R. No. 126446,
Nov. 29, 2000 (346 SCRA
327)
Nollora v People, GR 191425,
September 7, 2011
Avenido v Avenido, G.R. No.
173540, Jan 22 2014

3. Parental consent

FC 14; FC 45 (1)

4. Consent freely given by both
spouses

(a). Mistake as to
identity,

FC 35
(5); NCC 86 (1)

(b). Effect of
insanity, FC 45 (2)

(c). Effect of
fraud, FC 45 (3); FC 46, NCC 1338
1344

Anaya
vs Palaroan, Nov. 26, 1970

(d). Effect of
force, intimidation and undue
influence, FC 45
(4); NCC 1335 1337


Villanueva vs CA, 505 Scra 564

(e). Effect of
physical incapacity/impotence, FC
45 (5)

Jimenez v.
Caizares 109 Phil 27
Alcazar v
Alcazar, G.R. No. 174451, October 13,
2009

(f) Effect of
affliction with STD, FC 45 (6); 46 (3)



5. Formal Requisites


(a) Marriage license

Republic v. CA, 236 SCRA 257
Sy vs. CA, G.R. No. 127263,
April 12, 2000
Alcantara vs. Alcantara, G.R. No.
167746, Aug. 28, 2007
De Castro v De Castro, G.R. No.
160172, February 13, 2008
Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896,
January 30, 2013


1. Where to apply, FC 9 - 10

2. Requirements for issuance

a. application, FC 11
b. proof of capacity, FC
12-14; FC 21 cf. NCC 84

cf. DOJ Opinion 50 S.
1991 (April 30, 1991)
DOJ Opinion 146 S. 1991
(Oct. 17, 1991)

c. parental advice, FC 15
d. marriage counseling,
FC 16
e. publication, FC 17
f. investigation of
impediments, FC 18
g. payment of fees, FC 19
h. family planning
certificate, P.D. 965

3. Place where valid, FC 20
4. Period of validity, FC 20
5. Duties of the Civil Registrar, FC
24-25

Alcantara vs Alcantara, GR No.
167746, Aug. 28, 2007


6. marriages exempt from license
requirement

FC 27-34, cf. NCC 76,
P.D. 1083

Nial vs. Bayadog, G.R.
133778, Mar. 14, 2000
De Castro vs. De Castro,
G.R. 160172, February 13,
2008
Republic vs Dayot, March
28, 2008


(b) Authority of the solemnizing
officer

1. Who are authorized

FC 7, 10, 31 & 32
NCC 56, 74, 76
R.A. 7160 (1991 Local
Government Code),
Secs. 444(b)(1)(xviii), 445
(b)(1)(xviii)

Aranes vs Occiano, 380 SCRA 402
Navarro v. Domagtoy S.C. A.M.
MTJ-96-1088, July 19, 1996


2. How authorized

FC 7 (2) cf. NCC 92-96

Villar v. Paraiso 96 Phil 659

3. Effect of absence of authority

FC 4; FC 35 (2)
RPC 352
cf. Tenchavez v. Escao, 15 SCRA
355 at page 360


4. Duties of the solemnizing
officer, FC 23-24

5. Effect of irregularity, FC 4


(c) Marriage Ceremony

1. form of ceremony, FC 3 (3); FC
6 cf. FC 33, FC 8

Martinez v. Tan 12 Phil
731
COMPARE TO: Morigo v
People, G.R. No. 145226.

February 06, 2004


2. Place for ceremony, FC 8; FC
28-29; FC 32-33


3. Issuance of marriage certificate,
FC 6; FC 22, 23

Madridejo v. De Leon 55
Phil 1
People v. Borromeo 133
SCRA 106

E. Law governing validity of marriages
abroad

1 Tolentino 260 - 263

1. General rule in contracts

(a) As to form, NCC 17 (1) and (2)
(b) As to substantive requirements,
NCC 15 & 17 (3)

2. Special rule in marriage

(a) lex loci celebrationis, FC 26;
FC 21, FC 10

Yao Kee v. Sy-Gonzales, 167
SCRA 786
Republic vs. Orbecido III, G.R.
No. 154380, October 5,
2005
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No.
196049, June 26, 2013


(b) Exceptions

FC 26 in relation to
FC 35(1), 35(4), 35(5) and
(6), 36, 37 & 38
cf. NCC 71
DOJ Opinion No. 11 S.
1990 (Jan. 17, 1990)


F. Common-law marriages/ live-in
relationships

FC 147, cf. RPC 350
FC 148 (adulterous)
Rule 131 Sec. 3 (aa) (cc), 1989
Rules on Evidence cf. NCC
220
FC 26 par. 1
NCC Book II, Title III (484-501)

Lesaca v. Lesaca, 91 Phil 135
Yaptinchay v. Torres, 28 SCRA
489
Estrada v Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-
1651, August 4, 2003

G. Void Marriages

1 Tolentino 270 - 310

General rule, FC 4

1. Kinds of void marriages

(a) Absence of requisites

cf. VII (D) of Outline
FC 35 cf. FC 234, RA
6809
Alcantara v Alcantara, GR
NO. 1677446, Aug. 18,
2007
So v Valera, GR 150677,
June 5, 2009
De Castro v De Castro,
G.R. No. 160172, Feb. 13,
2008
Republic v Dayot, G.R.
No. 175581, March 28, 2008
Abbas vs Abbas, G.R.
No. 183896, January 30, 2013

(b) Bigamous and polygamous
marriages,

FC 35(4), 39, 40, 41, 44
RPC 344, 349

Mercado vs Tan, 337
SCRA 122
Bobis v Bobis, GR
139509, July 31, 2000
Ty vs. CA, G.R.
No.127406, Nov. 27, 2000
Morigo vs Morigo, 422
SCRA
Tenebro vs. CA, G.R. No.
150758. February 18,
2004 (read concurring of
Justice Vitug and dissent
of Justice Carpio)
Teves v People, GR
188775, August 24, 2011
Nollora v People, GR
191425, September 7, 2011
Montanez vs Cipriano, GR
181089, October 22, 2012
Capili v People, GR
183805, July 3, 2013
See: Abbas vs Abbas,
G.R. No. 183896, January
30, 2013
People v Odtuhan, GR
191566, July 17, 2013
Iwasawa vs Gangan, ,
G.R. No. 204169, SEP 11 2013

(c) Subsequent marriage, upon
reappearance of absent spouse

FC 41 in relation to FC 42-44
NCC 390-391, FC 55 (9), FC 101

Jones v. Hortiguela 64 Phil 179
Republic vs. Nolasco, 220 SCRA
20, March 17, 1993
Bienvenido vs. CA, 237 SCRA
676, October 24, 1994
SSS vs Jarque, G.R. No. 165545,
March 24, 2006

Procedure
Republic v Granada, GR No.
187512, June 13, 2012


(d) Bad faith of both spouses,
under FC 44, 43, 40, 45

(e) Psychological incapacity under
FC 36


FC 36, 39, 68-73
R.A. 8533

Santos v. CA 240 SCRA
20
Chi Ming Tsoi v. CA
G.R. No. 119190, Jan. 16, 1997
Republic v Molina, G.R.
No. 108763 February 13, 1997
Hernandez vs. Court of
Appeals, 320 SCRA 76,
December 08, 1999
Marcos vs. Marcos, 343
SCRA 755, October 19, 2000
Republic vs. Dagdag, 351
SCRA 425
RP vs. Quintero-Hamano,
G.R. No. 149498, May 20,
2004
Antonio vs.Reyes, G.R.
No. 155800, Mar. 10,2005
Republic vs. Tanyag-San
Jose, 517 SCRA 123, February
6, 2007
Almelor vs RTC-Las
Pinas, GR No. 179620, Aug. 26,
2008
Te vs Te, GR No. 161793,
Feb. 13, 2009
Azcueta vs RP, G.R. No.
180668, May 26, 2009
Halili v Halili, GR
165424, June 9, 2009 (Motion for
Recon)
Najera v Najera, GR
164817, July 3, 2009
Camacho-Reyes v Reyes,
G.R. No. 185286, August 18,
2010
Republic vs Encelan, G.R.
No. 170022, Jan. 9, 2013
Republic v De Gracia,
GR. No. 171557, Feb. 12, 2014
(f) Incestuous marriages, FC 37
cf. NCC 963-967
(g) Marriages against public
policy

FC 38, compare FC 38(6)
with NCC 80(6)
RPC 246
NCC 80(7), 82
NCC 963-967


(h) Non-compliance under FC 53,
52
Sec. 21, 22 and 23, A.M. No. 02-
11-10-SC. March 4, 2003

2. Who can invoke nullity, FC 36,
FC 39, FC 40
Sec. 2, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC.
March 4, 2003

Nial vs. Bayadog, G.R. 133778,
Mar. 14, 2000
Catalan vs. Court of Appeals, 514
SCRA 607, February 6, 2007
Enrico vs. Heirs of Sps.
Medinaceli, G.R. No. 173614,
September 28, 2007
Carlos s. Sandoval, GR 179922,
December 16, 2008
Ablaza v Republic, G.R. No.
158298, August 11, 2010


3. When to file action for declaration of
nullity

FC 39 in relation to FC
255, 256
FC 42, par. 2


4. Procedure in actions for declaration of
nullity

a. Requisite for valid
remarriage, see VII (E)(10)(b)
above
b. Safeguards against
collusion, FC 48

Malcampo Sin
vs. Sin, 355 SCRA 285
Ancheta vs
Ancheta, 424 SCRA 725
Republic v CA, G.R. No.
159594, November 12, 2012


c. No confession of judgment, FC
48; cf. NCC 2035

d. A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC.
March 4, 2003

Jocson v. Robles 22
SCRA 521
Tolentino v. Villanueva 56
SCRA 1

e. Participation of the OSG

Mendoza v Republic, GR
157854, November 12, 2012

f. No Motion to Dismiss

Aurelio v Aurelio, G.R.
No. 175367, June 6, 2011

g. Other Matters

Chan v Chan, G.R. No.
179786, July, 14, 2013

5. Effects of pendency of action
for declaration of nullity - Art.
49, 198, 50 (2)

6. Effects of res judicata

Mallion vs Alcantara, 506
SCRA 336


7. Effects of final judgment
declaring nullity

(a) In general,
FC 50-54, 198, 213 but see FC
147-148

(b) On
remarriage, FC 40, 41

Wiegel v.
Sempio-Diy, 143 SCRA 499 (1986)
Terre v. Terre,
211 SCRA 6
Domingo v. CA
226 SCRA 572
Cario vs. Cario
351 SCRA 127
Bobis vs. Bobis,
G.R. No. 138509, July 31, 2000
Mercado vs.Tan,
G.R. No 137110, August 1, 2000
Ty vs CA, 346
SCRA 327
Morigo vs
Morigo, 422 SCRA 376
Montanez v
Cipriano, GR 181089, Oct. 22,
2012
Fujiki v Marinay,
G.R. No. 196049, June 26, 2013


(c) On rights & obligations
between the former spouses

(d) On the property regime of the
marriage

FC 147-148

Valdes v. QC-RTC, G.R.
No. 122749, July 31, 1996
Dino v Dino, GR 178044,
January 19, 2011
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR
189207, June 15, 2011
Cabreza v Cabreza, G.R.
No. 181962, January 16, 2012

(e) On legitimes of the common
children

FC 50-53, FC 51 in rel to
NCC 886, 888;
FC 176
NCC 908, 1061
Sec. 21, A.M. No. 02-11-
10-SC. March 4, 2003
COMPARE TO: FC 147

Dino v Dino, GR 178044,
January 19, 2011
COMPARE TO:
Yu v Carpio-Reyes, GR
189207, June 15, 2011


(f) On the status and custody of
children, FC 54, 213

(g) On use of surnames, NCC Art.
371, 364, 369

Yasin vs Shari'a, G.R.
No.94986 February 23, 1995
B. M. NO. 1625 -
JOSEPHINE P. UY-TIMOSA
Remo v DFA, March 2010

(h) On hereditary rights, FC 43,
50, 54

(i) Effect of death, Art. 103, 130

Heirs of Go v Servacio,
GR 157537, Sept. 7, 2011



H. Voidable Marriages

1 Tolentino 270 - 310

1. Void v. voidable marriages,
FC 4 cf. 45

Weigel vs. Sempio-Dy 143
SCRA 499
Terre vs. Terre 211 SCRA 6

2. Grounds for annulment

(a) Absence of parental consent,

FC 4, 5, 14, 45(1), 47(1),
35 (1), cf R.A. 6809

(b) Insanity, FC 45(2), 47(2), NCC
Art. 1149

Katipunan v Tenorio, 38
OG 172, 1937
Oropesa v Oropesa, GR
184528, April 25, 2012


(c) Fraud

FC 45(3), 46, 47(3)

Hernandez vs. Court of
Appeals, December 08, 1999

NCC 1338-1344

Buccat v. Buccat 72 Phil
49
Aquino v. Delizo 108 Phil
21
Anaya v. Palaroan 36
SCRA 97
Almelor vs. RTC, G.R.
No. 179620, August 26, 2008


(d) Force, intimidation and undue
influence

FC 45(4), 47(4)
NCC 1335-1337
RPC 344, last paragraph

Ruiz v Atienza, 40 O.G.
1903 (1941)
Villanueva v CA, 505
SCRA 564

(e) Physical incapacity/impotence

FC 45(5), 47(5)

Jimenez v. Caizares 109
Phil 273
Sarao v Guevara, 1940, 40
OG 11 Supp 263
Alcazar vs Alcazar, GR
174451, October 13, 2009

(f) Affliction with STD, FC (45(6),
compare with FC 46(3),
47(5)

(g) Others

Republic v Albios, G.R.
No. 198780, October 16, 2013


3. Who can seek annulment, FC 47, Sec. 3,
AM No. 02-11-10-SC, March
4, 2003

4. When to seek annulment. FC 47, NCC
1149

5. Procedure in actions for annulment, see
VII(E)(13)(b)-(d)

FC Art. 48, A.M. No. 02-
11-10-SC. March 4, 2003

Barcelona vs. CA, G. R.
130087, Sept. 24, 2003

6. Effects of pendency of action for
annulment

FC 49, 198, 213
A.M No. 02-11-12-SC.
March 4, 2003

7. Effects of annulment, FC 50-54, 43, 102,
129, 213

(a) In general

Chan-Tan v Chan, G.R. No.
167139, February 25, 2010

(b) On remarriage, FC Art. 40
(c) On rights & obligations
between the former spouses, 198
(d) On the property regime of the
marriage

FC 50, FC 43(2) cf. FC
102(4), 129, 138
Buenaventura v CA, G.R.
No. 127358. March 31, 2005
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4,
2012

(e) On presumptive
legitimes/hereditary rights

FC 50-53, 43 (2), FC 51 in
rel to NCC 886, 888;
FC 176
NCC 908, 1061
FC 102 (5) and (6), 129
(8) and (9)

Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR
189207, June 15, 2011

(f) On the status and custody of
children, FC 54, 213

(g) On use of surnames, NCC Art.
371, 364, 369

Yasin vs Shari'a, G.R.
No.94986 February 23, 1995
B.M. NO. 1625 -
JOSEPHINE P. UY-TIMOSA
Remo v DFA, March 2010


I. Marriage when one spouse is absent

FC 41-44, compare with NCC 83,
85(2) and 87(2)
cf. RPC 349

SSS vs. De Bailon, G.R. No.
165545, March 24, 2006
Valdez v Republic, G.R. No.
180863, September 8, 2009


J. Marriages dissolved by a foreign
judgment

NCC 15, 17 (3)
FC 26

Arca vs Javier, July 31, 1954
Tenchavez v. Escao, 15 SCRA
355
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA
139
Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663
Quita vs CA, 300 SCRA 406
Llorente vs CA, 345 SCRA 592
Garcia vs. Recio, 366 SCRA 437
Diego vs Castillo, 436 SCRA 67
RP vs. Orbecido, G.R.No. 154380,
Oct. 5, 2005
San Luis vs. San Luis, G.R.
133743, Feb. 2, 2007
Amor-Catalan vs. Ca, G.R. No.
167109, February 6, 2007
Corpus v Sto Tomas, G.R. No.
186571, August 11, 2010
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049,
June 26, 2013


K. Marriages giving rise to criminal liability



Art. 4, Art. 16, Art. 41
NCC 84, RPC 351-352, FC 167-
169

R.A. 6955, An Act to Declare
Unlawful the Practice of Matching Filipino
Women for Marriage to Foreign Nationals

R.A. 9208, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
of 2003, as amended by RA 10364



VI. THE LAW ON SEPARATION OF THE
SPOUSES

A. Concepts of separation & divorce

1. Separation in fact, FC 238-248,
101(3)

Villanueva v Chiong, GR
159889, June 5, 2008

2. Agreements to separate, FC 1,
NCC 221 (1)

Espinosa v Omana, A.C.
No. 9081, October, 12, 2011

3. Absolute divorce

(a) Divorce under the Family Code

FC 26, paragraph 2
Tenchavez v. Escao, 15
SCRA 355
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139
SCRA 139
Somera v. Pilapil, 174
SCRA 663
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R.
No. 196049, June 26, 2013


(b) Divorce under the Muslim
Code, MC 45-55

Llave v Republic, G.R.
No. 169766, March 30, 2011
Zamoranos v People, G.R.
No. 193902, June 1, 2011



B. Concept of legal separation, compare
with NCC 97

1. Grounds for legal separation
Art. 55 FC, RA 9262

A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC.
March 4, 2003


(a) Sexual infidelity or perversion

FC 55(8)
NCC 36
RPC 333 & 334
RPC 247

Goitia v. Campos-Rueda 35 Phil
252
Gandionco v. Pearanda 155
SCRA 725
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357,
September 19, 2011
Republic v Quintos, GR 159594,
November 12, 2012

(b) Drug addiction, habitual
alcoholism, lesbianism or
homosexuality

FCC 55 (5) and (6)
compare with FC 46(4)

Almelor v RTC, GR No. 179620,
Aug. 26, 2008
Campos v Campos, A.M. No. MTJ-
10-1761, Feb. 08, 2012


(c) Attempt on the life of the other
spouse

FC 55(9), compare with
NCC 97(2)
Rep. Act 9262

(d) Abandonment

FC Art. 55 (10)
FC 101 par. 3, compare
with separation in fact
Republic v Quintos, GR
159594, November 12, 2012

(e) Other grounds

FC 55 (1)
Goitia vs Campos-Rueda,
35 Phils 252
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR
166357, September 19, 2011

2. Who can ask for legal separation

FC 55, compare with NCC
99

3. When may petition be filed

FC 57, compare with NCC
102, NCC 99

Lapuz v. Eufemio 43
SCRA 177
Matubis v. Praxedes, 109
Phil 789
People v. Zapata 88 Phil
688


4. Court procedure in legal
separation

FC 58-60;
Sec 19, RA 9262
A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC.
March 4, 2003

Araneta vs Concepcion,
99 Phil 709
Ocampo v Florenciano,
107 Phil 35
Lapuz vs Eufemio, 43
SCRA 177
Samosa vs Vamenta, Jr.,
46 SCRA 110
Pacete v. Cariaga, 231
SCRA 321

5. Effect of pendency of the
petition, FC 61-62

(a) cooling-off period, FC
58
(b) right of consortium,
FC 61 par. 1
(c) administration of
property, FC 61 par. 2

De la Via v. Villareal 41
Phil 13
Sabalones v. CA 230
SCRA 79


(d) Support and custody pendente
lite

FC 62 cf. FC 49, FC 198
Yangco v. Rhode, 1 Phil
404
De la Via v. Villareal, 41
Phil 13
Araneta v. Concepcion 99 Phil 709
Ramos v. Vamenta 46
SCRA 110
Lerma v. CA 61 SCRA
440


6. Defenses in actions for legal separation
FC Art. 56

(a) Consent

FC 56(2); NCC 100

Matubis v. Praxedes, 109 Phil
789
People v. Sansano 50 Phil 73
People v. Schneckenberger 73
Phil 413

(b) Condonation

FC 56(1)
Ginez v. Bugayong 100
Phil 616

(c) Recrimination

FC 56(4)
Brown v. Yambao 102
Phil 168
Ong vs Ong, G.R. No.
153206, October 23, 2006

(d) Collusion/Mutual Consent

FC 60
FC 56(3), (5), compare
with NCC 101 and 221(3)
Brown v. Yambao, supra
Ocampo v. Florenciano
107 Phil 35
Republic v CA, November
12, 2012


7. Effects of decree of legal
separation

(a) On personal relations, FC 63
(b) On the custody of children

FC 63(3); FC 213
NCC 106(3)
P.D. 603 (CYWC) Art. 17
par. 3
Matute v. Macadaeg, 99
Phil 340, May 30, 1956

(c) On property relations


FC 63(2), FC 64,
FC Art. 102 (4), 129 (7)
Quiao v Quiao,
G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012

(d) On support, FC 198

(e) On the use of surname,
NCC 372

Laperal v.
Republic 116 Phil 672

(f) On hereditary rights, FC
63(4)

(g) Other Effects, FC 64

(h) Solo Parents Act RA 8972

8. Reconciliation, FC 65-67

9. Effect of death of one of the
parties

Lapuz vs. Eufemio 43
SCRA 314
Macadangdang vs. CA
108 SCRA 314



VII. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF
SPOUSES

1 Tolentino 338 - 355
cf. NCC 113-114


A. Obligation to love each other, FC 68

B. Obligation to live with the other spouse

1. General rule and exceptions

FC 68 71; FC 72
Art. 100; 127; 101; 128
NCC 921 (4)
RPC 11 (2)
RPC 247
Republic v Molina, G.R.
No. 108763 February 13, 1997
Goitia v. Campos-Rueda,
35 Phils 252
Arroyo v. Vasques-Arroyo 42 Phil
54
Cuaderno v. Cuaderno 12
SCRA 505
Ilusorio vs. Bildner, G.R.
No. 139789. May 12, 2000.


2. Designation of domicile

(a) General rule: jointly
FC 69 par. 1, compare
with NCC 110
Abella v. COMELEC,
201 SCRA 335
De la Via v. Villareal,
41 Phil 13 at pp. 16-21

(b) Exception, FC 69 par. 2


C. Joint management of family life

FC 71, 94 (last par.), 121 (last par.),
122, 146


D. Joint Obligation to Support

FC 70, 194, 94 (1), 94 (last par.),
121, 122 (1), 146

SSS v De los Santos, G.R. No.
164790, August 29, 2008
SSS v Favila, G.R. No. 170195,
March 28, 2011
Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No.
185595, Jan. 09, 2013


E. The right to exercise a profession or
calling

FC 73, compare with NCC 117, RA
10572 (May 24, 2013)
FC Art. 94 (2), (3); FC Art. 121 (2),
(3)
Art. II Sec. 14 and Art. XIII Sec.
14, 1987 Constitution
cf. NCC 113 compare with ROC
Rule 3 Sec. 4

cf. R.A. 7192, An Act Promoting
the Integration of Women as
Full & Equal Partners of Men in
Development and Nation
Building

cf. R.A. 8187, An Act Granting
Paternity Leave...

RA 9710, Magna Carta of Women

F. Related rights/obligations

Republic v Molina, G.R. No.
108763 February 13, 1997
Yasin v. Shariah Court 241 SCRA
(1995)

G. Enforcement of Rights of Women and
Children
Republic Act No. 9262 Anti-Violence
Against Women and Children
Sharica Mari Go Tan vs Spouses
Tan, GR No. 168852, Sept.
30, 2008
San Diego vs RTC, G.R. No. 193960, Jan. 07, 2013
Tua v Mangrobang, G.R. No. 170701,
January 22, 2014


VIII. PROPERTY RELATIONS OF THE
SPOUSES

A. Requisites for validity of marriage
settlements

FC Art. 75; 130 (3); 103 (3)

1. Prior to marriage: modifications

FC 1; FC 76
(modifications after marriage)
FC 66, 67, 128, 135, 136

Pana vs. Heirs of Juanite,
Sr., G.R. No. 164201,
December 10, 2012

2. Form & registration
requirement, FC 77, NCC 1357, 1358,
NCC 709

3. Celebration of the marriage, FC
81 cf. Art. 86 (1)

B. Parties to a marriage settlement

(a) minors, FC 78, 14,
211, 225
(b) persons under civil
interdiction, NCC Art. 38, 39,
FC 79, RPC 34, FC 135 (1)
(c) incapacitated persons,
FC 79, in rel. to NCC 38-39

C. Which law governs property relations,
FC 74

1. Stipulation in marriage
settlements, FC 80
2. If both Filipinos
3. Mixed marriage between
Filipino and alien
4. If both aliens
5. For property located outside RP

FC 80 (2) and (3) in rel. to
NCC 16
FC 80 (3) in rel. To NCC
17 (1)


D. Donations propter nuptias

1. Definition, FC 82

Solis v Solis, 53 Phil 912
[1928]
Velasquez v CA, G.R. No.
126996. February 15, 2000
Abobon v Abobon, G.R.
No. 155830, August 15, 2012

2. Form of Donations, FC Art. 83,
NCC Arts. 748-749

Valencia v Loquiao, GR
122134, October 3, 2003
Doronio v Heirs, G.R. No.
169454, December 27, 2007

3. Who may be donors FC Art
82, 83, 84

4. What may be donated by a
spouse as donor

(a) present property, FC
84, 1070, 720
(b) future property, FC
84; NCC 761

Mateo vs Lagua,
29 SCRA 864

(c) encumbered property,
FC 85
(d) donations in the
marriage settlements, FC 81


5. Void donations by the spouses,
FC 87

(a) Donations during the
marriage

Ching v Goyanko, GR
165879, November 10, 2006


(b) Donations in common
law marriages

Matabuena v.
Cervantes 38 SCRA 284
SSS v Davac,
G.R. No. L-21642. July 30, 1966
Bienvenido v.
Court of Appeals, 237 SCRA 676
Sumbad vs CA,
308 CRA 575
Arcaba vs.
Tabancura vs. de Batocael, G.R.
No.
146683. Nov. 22, 2001


6. Revocation of donations propter nuptias,
FC 81, 86(1)


(a) revocation by donor, FC 86;
NCC 765; FC Art. 50; 43 (3)

Mateo vs Lagua, 29
SCRA 864

(b) by operation of law, FC 44; 61;
43 (3)



E. Absolute community of property (ACP)

1. When applicable, FC 75, 103
(3); 130 (3); 92 (3)

2. Commencement, FC 88

3. Waiver during marriage, FC 89
(1) cf NCC 168

4. Waiver after marriage, FC 89
par. 2

5. Suppletory rules:

Co-ownership, FC 90; of
NCC 484-501

6. What constitutes ACP, FC 91

(a) All property at time of
marriage
(b) Property acquired
subsequently
(c) Winnings from gambling, FC
95 cf NCC 164
(d) Presumption of ACP, FC 93 of
NCC 160

Muller v Muller, G.R. No. 149615,
August 29, 2006
Beumer v Amores, GR 195670,
December 3, 2012

7. What is excluded from ACP, FC
92; Note: FC 142

Abrenica v Abrenica, G.R. No.
180572, June 18, 2012

8. Charges upon ACP, FC 94

Luzon Surety Co., Inc. vs
De Garcia, 30 SCRA 111
Gelano vs CA, 103 SCRA
90
G-Tractors, Inc., vs CA,
135 SCRA 192

(a) Family expenses cf. FC 100
(3), FC 121(5) and FC 94 (1),
(4), (5)

Francisco v Gonzales,
G.R. No. 177667, September 17,
2008

(b) Debts of spouses, Art. 94 (2)
and (3)
(c) Subsidiary liabilities, Art. 94
(9)

Buado vs. CA, G.R. No.
145222, April 24, 2009

(d) Sole obligations of a spouse,
Art. 94
(e) Gambling losses, FC 95
(f) Other charges, Art. 94

9. Ownership, FC 90, FC 96 in rel.
to NCC 206

10. Administration and enjoyment
of ACP

(a) joint administration,
FC 96; FC 90

Dar v Legasto,
G.R. No. 143016, August 30, 2000


(b) Sole administration

(1) incapacity,
FC 96 (2) no court order

Uy vs.
CA, 346 SCRA 246

(2) separation in
fact FC 100 (3), 142 with court
order, of separate property
(3)
abandonment, FC 101 with court order
(5) pendency of
legal separation proceeding, FC
61 with court order

(c) Disposition and
encumbrance, FC 96-98

Matthews vs.
Taylor, GR 164584, June 22, 2009

11. Effect of separation de facto,
FC 100; 101; cf. FC 239

12. Effect of abandonment, FC
101, FC 72, 239

13. Causes for dissolution of ACP,
FC 99

(a) Death, FC 103 cf.
Rule 73 Sec. 12 ROC

Heirs of Go v Servacio,
GR 157537, Sept. 7, 2011

(b) Legal separation, FC
63(2); FC 66
(c) Annulment and
declaration of nullity, FC 50 in rel. to
FC 43 (2), 147, 148
(d) Judicial separation of
property, FC 134-138

Ugalde v Ysasi, GR
130623, February 29, 2008


14. Effects of dissolution

(a) Liquidation procedure,
FC 102

Quiao v Quiao,
G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012

(b) For cause other than
death, FC 43 (2); FC 63(2); 147;
148
(c) Termination due to
death, FC 103

Buenaventura v CA, G.R.
No. 127358. March 31, 2005
Dino v Dino, GR 178044,
January 19, 2011
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR
189207, June 15, 2011

15. For marriages before FC, FC
104 cf Art. 103 (3)

Delizo v. Delizo, 69 SCRA
216

16. Support during ACP
liquidation, FC 198, 100(1)


F. Conjugal partnership of gains

Belcodero v. CA 227 SCRA 303
Sps. Estonina v. CA G.R. No.
111547, Jan. 27, 1997
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622,
July 4, 2012
Orpiano vs Tomas, G.R. No.
178611, Jan. 14, 2013


1. When CPG commences and
applies

(a) Marriages under FC,
FC 107 cf. FC 88, FC 89

(b) Marriages before FC,
FC 105(2) of FC 256

Castro vs. Miat,
397 SCRA 271

(c) When applicable, FC
105 of FC 74-76, 107, 88, 89

(d) Suppletory rules, FC
108 cf. NCC 1767-1768


2. What is included in the CPG,
FC Art. 106, 117, 115, 118,
119, 120

Titan v David, G.R. No.
169548, March 15, 2010
Imani vs.
Metrobank, G.R. No. 187023, Nov. 17, 2010.
Dewara v Lamela, GR
179010, April 11, 2011
Lim v. Equitable PCI
Bank, G.R. No. 183918.
January 15, 2014.


3. What is excluded from CPG, FC
109

(a) Brought as exclusive
property, FC 109(1)

Laperal v.
Katigbak, 10 SCRA 493
Francisco v CA,
G.R. No. 102330, Nov. 25, 1998
Tan v Andrade,
GR 171904, Aug 7, 2013


(b) Acquired by
gratuitous title during marriage,
FC 109 (2) cf FC
113, FC 114, FC 115, NCC 1015

Veloso v.
Martinez, 28 Phil 255
Berciles v.
GSIS,128 SCRA 53, cf. FC 115

(c) Acquired by
redemption/exchange, FC 109(3), NCC
1601, 1619

Plata v. Yatco, 12
SCRA 718

(d) Purchased with
exclusive money, FC 109(4); of FC
118-119

(e) Properties of parents

Laurena vs CA,
GR 159220, September 22, 2008


4. Administration of exclusive
property

(a) By the spouse-owner,
FC 110
(b) By the other spouse,
FC 110(2); FC 142, 75, 227

` Veloso v.
Martinez, 28 Phil 255
Manotok Realty
v. CA, 149 SCRA 372
Ong vs CA, 204
SCRA 297

5. Encumbrance/disposition of
exclusive property
FC 111-112, amended by
RA 10572, FC 236,
amended by RA 6809

Wong et al. v.
IAC 200 SCRA 792


6. What constitutes CPG

(a) Definition, FC 106
(b) Presumption of CPG,
FC 116

Dewara v
Lamela, GR 179010, April 11, 2011
De La Pena v Avila, G.R.
No. 187490, Feb. 8, 2012
Quiao v Quiao,
G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012


( c) What are included in
CPG, FC 117, 115, 118, 119,
120

Villanueva vs
CA, 427 SCRA 439
Mendoza v.
Reyes 124 SCRA 154
Aguete v PNB,
GR 170166, April 6, 2011

(d) If property bought by
installments, FC Art. 118
Jovellanos v CA, G.R.
No. 100728 June 18, 1992
Tarrosa vs. De Leon, GR 185063, July
23, 2009
(e) Credits due, FC 119

(f) Improvements on CPG
property, FC 120

Munoz, Jr. v Ramirez,
GR 156125, August 25, 2010


7. Charges upon and obligations of
CPG, FC 121, 122

Mariano vs CA, 174
SCRA 59
Ayala vs CA, 286 SCRA
272
Ching vs CA, 423 SCRA
356
Homeowners vs. Dailo,
G.R. No. 153802, Mar.11, 2005
Ando v Campo, GR 184007, February
16, 2011

(a) With consent

G-Tractors v. CA, 135
SCRA 192
Ong v. CA 204 SCRA
297
Ayala Investment vs. CA
(February 12, 1998)
Security Bank vs. Mar
Tiera Corp., G.R. No. 143382,
Nov. 29, 2006
Aguete v PNB, GR
170166, April 6, 2011

(b) Without consent

Costuna vs. Domondon,
180 SCRA 333
Carlos vs. Abelardo, 380
SCRA 361
Villanueva vs Chiong, GR
59889, June 5, 2008
Ravina v Villa-Abrille,
GR No. 160708, Oct. 16, 2009
Fuentes v Roca, GR No.
178902, April 21, 2010


(c) personal debts, FC
122, RPC 108

People v. Lagrimas, 29
SCRA 153
Buado vs Buado, G.R.
No. 145222, April 24, 2009
Pana vs. Heirs of Juanite,
Sr., G.R. No. 164201,
December 10, 2012

(d) winnings from
gambling, FC 123


8. Ownership, administration and
enjoyment

(a) Joint administration,
FC 124 cf. FC 96, 142

Guiang vs CA, 291 SCRA
372
Roxas v. CA 198 SCRA
541 [1991]
Docena vs. Lapesura, 355
SCRA 658
Alinas vs Alinas, GR No.
158040, April 14, 2008
Aggabao vs. Parulan, G.R.
No. 165803, Sept. 1, 2010


(b) Sole administration

(1) Incapacity, FC
124, 127, 253

Uy vs. CA, 346
SCRA 246

(2) Separation in fact,
FC 100 (3), 127(3)
(3) Abandonment, FC
101, 128
`
(4) Pendency of legal
separation proceedings, FC 61


Sabalones v. CA 230 SCRA 79

(c) Disposition and
encumbrance, FC 124-125; FC 97,
121

Cheeseman v. IAC 193
SCRA 93
Frenzel vs. Catito, G.R.
No. 143958, July 11, 2003
Villaranda vs. Villaranda, G.R.
No. 153447, Feb. 23, 2004
Ravina v Villa-Abrille,
GR No. 160708, Oct. 16, 2009
Siochi v Gozon, G.R. No.
169900, March 18, 2010
Fuentes vs. Roca, G.R.
No. 178902, April 21, 2010
Aguete v PNB, GR
170166, April 6, 2011
Flores v Lindo, GR 183984,
April 13, 2011


9. Effect of separation de facto, FC
127, FC 100 cf. FC 239


10. Effect of abandonment, FC 128
cf. FC 101

Partosa-Jo v. CA 216 SCRA
693

11. Dissolution of CPG, FC 126

(a) Death, FC 126 (1),
130

Heirs of Go v
Servacio, GR 157537,
Sept. 7, 2011

(b) Legal separation, FC
63 (2), FC 66
(c) Annulment and
declaration of nullity, FC 50 in rel.
to FC 43 (2)
(d) Judicial separation of
property, FC 134-138

Ugalde v Ysasi,
GR 130623, February 29, 2008


12. Effects of dissolution, FC 129

Tarrosa vs De Leon, GR
185063, July 23, 2009
Cabreza v Cabreza, GR
171260, September 11, 2009


(a) Liquidation procedure,
FC 129

Quiao v Quiao,
G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012

(b) Cause other than
death, FC 129; FC 43(2), FC 63(2)
(c) termination due to
death; FC 130, cf. FC 104

13. For marriages before FC, FC
131

14. Applicability of Rules of Court,
FC 132

15. Support during CPG
liquidation, FC 133

Santero v. CFI, 153
SCRA 728


G. Regime of separation of property

1. When applicable

(a) In the marriage settlements, FC
143-146
(b) When mandatory, FC 103 &
FC 130
(c) Reconciliation in legal
separation, FC 66(2)
(d) Judicial separation of property,
FC 135-146

Ugalde v Ysasi, GR
130623, February 29, 2008

2. Property covered, FC 144

3. Administration

(a) By the owner-spouse, FC 145
(b) By the other spouse, FC 142,
101
(c) FC 100 (3); 101

4. Family expenses, FC 146

5. Conveyances between the
spouses, FC 87, NCC 1490


H. Judicial separation of property

1. When possible, FC 134

Maquilan vs Maquilan,
June 8, 2007

2. For sufficient cause, FC 135,
RPC 34, cf. FC 55 (10);
229(4), 231, 232

Ugalde v Ysasi, GR
130623, February 29, 2008
Sales v Sales, GR 174803,
July 13, 2009

3. Voluntary separation of
property, FC 136, FC 74-75, FC 134

4. Effects of judicial separation of
property

(a) liquidation of CPG or ACP, FC
137 par. 1
(b) support pendente lite, FC 137
par. 2
(c) regime after JSP, FC 138 of FC
66 (2)
(d) binding effect on third parties,
FC 139-140; of FC 66(2)

Laperal v Katigbak, 116
Phil 672

5. Revival of property regime after
JSP, FC 141 cf. FC 67, 135,
142

6. Transfer of administration of
exclusive property, FC 142 FC
96; FC 124


I. Property regime of unions without
marriage

Review: FC 6, 35 (2), 35 (3), 35 (5), 36, 38,
53; FC 41, 44; FC 45 (Void and voidable marriages)

1. Unions under FC 147, 6, 35, 36,
53, cf. NCC 144

Valdes v. QC RTC, G.R. No.
122749, July 31, 1996
Carino vs. Carino, GR 132539, February 3, 2001
Gonzales vs Gonzales, 478
SCRA 327
Dio v Dio, GR 178004,
January 19, 2011
Salas, Jr., v Aguila, G.R.
No. 202370, SEP 23 2013


2. Unions under FC 148 of FC 50
in rel. to FC 49(2) and FC 50, 37,
38, and 44

Bienvenido v. CA 237 SCRA
676
Agapay vs Agapay, 276 SCRA
340
Tumlos vs. Sps. Fernandez,
G.R. No. 137650, Apr 12, 2000
Adriano v CA, 328 SCRA 738
Malilin vs Castillo, 333 SCRA
628
Villanueva vs CA, 427 SCRA
439
Atienza vs.de Castro,G.R. No.
1695698, Nov. 29, 2006
Signey v SSS, GR No. 173582,
Jan. 28, 2008
Borromeo vs Descallar, GR No.
159310, Feb. 24, 2009
Heirs of Maramag vs De
Guzman, GR 181132, June 5, 2009
Lacbayan v Samoy, G.R. No.
165427, March 21, 2011 (see J.
Brions Separate Opinion)
Go- Bangayan v Bangayan, G.R.
No. 201061, July 3, 2013


J. Property Relations of Mixed Marriages

Borromeo vs Descallar, GR No.
159310, Feb. 24, 2009
Cheeseman v. IAC 193 SCRA 93
Matthews vs. Taylor, GR 164584,
June 22, 2009
Frenzel vs. Catito, G.R. No.
143958, July 11, 2003
Muller v Muller, G.R. No. 149615,
August 29, 2006
Pacific Ace v Yanagisawa, G.R. No.
175303, April 11, 2012
Beumer v Amores, GR 195670,
December 3, 2012

IX. FAMILY RELATIONS

A. What governs family relations, FC 149,
Constitution Art. II, Sec. 12 and
Art. XV

B. Effects of family relationship on legal
disputes

FC 150 - 151
NCC 2035
ROC Rule 16 Sec. 1(j)
RPC 20, 247 and 332

Gayon v. Gayon, 36 SCRA 104
Wainwright v. Versoza, 26 SCRA 78
Magbaleta vs Gonong, 76 SCRA 511
Tribiana vs.Tribiana, G.R. No. 137359,
Sept. 13, 2004
Hiyas Savings vs. Acua, G.R. NO. 154132,
August 31, 2006
Heirs Of Favis, Sr. v Gonzales, et al., GR.
No. 185922, Jan. 15 2014


C. The Family Home

1. What constitutes the family
home, FC 152, 156, 161
2. Who may constitute the family
home, FC 152, FC 161
3. When deemed constituted, FC
153

4. Beneficiaries, FC 154, 158,
194-196, 199

Patricio vs. Dario, G.R.
No. 170829, November 20, 2006

5. When terminated, FC 153
compare with FC 159

Arriola v Arriola, GR 177703,
January 28, 2008

6. Exemptions, FC 155, FC 157,
FC 160
7. When may be sold, FC 158
Honrado v CA, GR
166333, Nov. 25, 2005
Cabang vs Basay, GR No.
180587, March 20, 2009
Fortaleza v Lapitan, GR
178288, August 15, 2012

8. Rights of creditors, FC 157, 160-
162

Ramos v Pangilinan, GR
185920, July 20, 2010
Equitable v OJ Mark, G.R.
No. 165950, August 11, 2010
De Mesa v Acero, G.R.
No. 185064, January 16,
2012


X. PATERNITY AND FILIATION

A. Concepts of paternity, filiation and
legitimacy, FC 163

B. Legitimate children, FC 164 cf. FC 165
in rel to NCC 256-257, 166,
167, 168, 169

Angeles vs Maglaya, 469
SCRA 363
SSS vs. Aguas, G.R.
165546, Feb. 27, 2006
Rivera vs Heirs, GR No.
141501, July 21, 2006
Suntay v Suntay, GR
183053, October 10, 2012


1. Who are considered legitimate
children

(a) Conceived during
marriage cf. ROC Rule 131 Sec.
3(dd), FC Art. 168

1. valid
marriage

Arbolario v CA,
G.R. No. 129163, April 22, 2003
Continental Steel
v Montano, Oct. 13, 2009

2. terminated
marriage under FC 42 in rel. to FC
43(1)
3. void
marriages under FC 54
4. voidable
marriages, FC 45

Suntay v
Suntay, GR 132524, Dec. 29, 1998

(b) Born during marriage,
FC 164
(c) Conceived by artificial
insemination cf. NCC 40,
FC 164
(d) Adopted children, RA
8552, Sec. 17

Rivera v
Ramirez, GR 189697, June 27, 2012

(e) Legitimated children,
177, 178


2. Rights of legitimate children,
FC 173-174

NCC 364, 374, 376
NCC 888, NCC 979

Moore v. Republic, 8
SCRA 282
Naldoza v. Republic, 112
SCRA 658
Ong vs CA, 272 SCRA
725
Rep. vs CA, 300 SCRA
138

C. Illegitimate children

1. Who are considered illegitimate

(a) under NCC
(b) under FC 165
Uy v Chua, G.R.
No. 183965, September 18, 2009

2. Rights of illegitimate children,
FC 173, 172, 175-176

Osmea de Valencia v.
Rodriguez, 84 Phil 222
Briones vs. Miguel, 440
SCRA 455, October 18, 2004
Maramag vs De Guzman,
GR 181132, June 5, 2009
De la Cruz vs Gracia, G.R.
No. 177728, July 31, 2009
Manungas v Loreto, GR
193161, August 22, 2011
Gotardo v Buling, GR
165166, August 15, 2012
Grande v Antonio, G.R.
No. 206248, February 18, 2014

D. Action to impugn legitimacy

Reyes vs. Mauricio, G.R. No.
175080, November 24, 2010

1. Grounds, FC 166

(a) Physical impossibility of access

Andal v. Macaraig, 89
Phil 165
Macadangdang v. CA, 100
SCRA 73
Concepcion vs. CA, G.R.
No. 123450, Aug. 31, 2005

(b) Biological or other scientific
grounds

A.M. No. 06-11-5-SC (RULE ON
DNA Evidence)
FC 170, 171

Agustin, June 15, 2005
Herrera vs. Alba, G.R. No. 148220,
June 15, 2005
Estate v. Diaz, G.R. No. 171713,
Dec. 17, 2007
Lucas v Lucas, GR No. 190710,
June 6, 2011

(c.) FC 166(3)

2. Effect of a mothers declaration, FC 167

Chua Keng Giap v. IAC,
158 SCRA 18


3. In subsequent marriages, FC 168, 169

People v Quitoriano,
January 20, 1997

4. Presumptions, FC 170, 171

5. Prescription of action to impugn
legitimacy

Gaspay v. CA, 238 SCRA
163

6. Who may impugn

Benitez-Badua v. CA, 229
SCRA 468
Liyao, Jr. vs. Tanhoti-
Liyao, 378 SCRA 563
Republic v Magpayo, GR
189476, Feb. 2, 2011

E. Proof of Filiation

1. Of legitimate children, FC 172-
173

Diaz vs. Court of Appeals, 129
SCRA 621, June 22, 1984
Tison vs. Court of Appeals, 276
SCRA 582, July 31, 1997
Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, 289
SCRA 188, April 20, 1998
Heirs of Conti v CA, G.R. No.
118464, December 21, 1998
De Jesus vs. Estate of Juan
Gamboa Dizon, 366 SCRA 499

2. Of illegitimate children, FC 175

Jison vs. CA, 286 SCRA 495
Heirs of Gabatan vs CA, GR
150206, March 13, 2009
Dela Cruz , et al vs. Gracia, G.R.
No. 177728, July 31, 2009
Lucas v Lucas, G.R. No. 190710,
June 6, 2011
Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166,
August 15, 2012
Perla v Baring, GR 172471,
November 12, 2012

3. Rights of illegitimate children,
FC 176

4. Compulsory recognition, cf.
RPC 345

People v Abella, G.R. No.
177295, January 6, 2010


F. Legitimated Children

1. who may be legitimated, FC
177, RA 9858

Abadilla vs Tabiliran, 249
SCRA 447

2. How legitimation takes place,
FC 178, FC 180

3. Retroactivity and effects, FC
180-181

4. Action to impugn legitimation,
FC 182

5. Rights of legitimated children,
FC 179


XI. ADOPTION

Lazatin v. Campos, 92 SCRA 250
Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA
575
R.A. 8552 (Domestic Adoption
Law)
A.M. No. 02-6-02-S.C. (Aug. 22,
2002)


A. Requisites to be an adopter

1. Age and capacity required
Sec. 7

2. Husband and wife jointly
Sec. 7

Michelle Lim, GR
168992, May 21, 2009

3. Need for consent Sec. 9

Landingin vs. RP, G.R.
No. 164948, June 27, 2006

4. Aliens as adopters Sec. 7 (b)

Republic v. Toledano, 233
SCRA 9

R.A. 8043, The Law on Inter-
Country Adoption
A.M. No. 02-6-02-S.C. (Aug. 22,
2002)

B. Who may not adopt, Sec. 7

C. Who may be adopted, Sec. 8

D. Who may not be adopted

E. Effect of death, Sec. 13

F. Procedure in adoption

Republic Act No. 9253, March 12,
2009 - AN ACT REQUIRING CERTIFICATION
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE
AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) TO DECLARE A
"CHILD LEGALLY AVAILABLE FOR
ADOPTION" AS A PREREQUISITE FOR
ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS

G. Effects of a decree of adoption

1. On status, Sec. 17
2. On parental authority,

Tamargo v. CA, 209
SCRA 518
Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169
SCRA 575
Bagayas vs Bagayas, G.R.
Nos. 187308, Sept. 18,
2013


3. On hereditary rights, Sec. 18;
FC 189-190; Art. 39, PD 603,
Rule 99, Section 5
See: Balane, Ruben,
Jottings in Succession, [2006 ed.]

4. On name

In the Matter of Adoption
of Stephanie Garcia, 454
SCRA 541


H. Rescission of adoption, Sec. 19
Lahom vs. Sibulo, G.R. No.
143989, July 14, 2003
1. by the adopted
2. by the adopter/s
3. effects of rescission, Sec. 20


XII. SUPPORT

A. What comprises support, FC 194

B. Who are obliged to provide support, FC
195, 196

Pelayo v. Lauron, 12 Phil 453
Sanchez v. Zulueta, 68 Phil 110
De Asis vs. CA, G.R. No. 127578,
Feb. 15, 1999
Rondina v People, GR 179059,
June 13, 2012
Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166,
August 15, 2012
Perla v Baring, GR 172471,
November 12, 2012
Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No.
185595, Jan. 09, 2013
Lim-Lua v Lua, G.R. Nos. 175279-
80, June 05, 2013


C. Source of support, FC 197-198, cf. FC
49, 70, 94, 121, 122

Lerma v. CA, 61 SCRA 440
Reyes vs Ines-Luciano, 88 SCRA
803

D. Order of support, FC 199, 200, 204

Mangonon vs. CA, G.R. No.
125041, June 30, 2006
Spouses Lim v Lim, G.R. No.
163209, October 30, 2009

E. Manner and time of payment, FC 200-
204

Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No.
185595, Jan. 09, 2013

F. Amount of support, FC 200-208

Lacson vs. Lacson, G.R.No.
150644, August 28, 2006


G. Renunciation and Termination, NCC
2035; FC 194; NCC 152 (read
Tolentino)

H. Support pendente lite, FC 198; Rules of
Court, Rule 61

I. Procedure in applications for support,
Rule 61


XIII. PARENTAL AUTHORITY & CUSTODY
OF CHILDREN


A. Concept of parental authority, Art. II,
Sec. 12, 1987 Constitution, FC 209,
211, NCC 356-363

Medina vs. Makabali, 27 SCRA 502,
March 28, 1969
Unson vs. Navarro, 101 SCRA 183,
November 17, 1980
Habeas Corpus Of Minor Shang Ko
Vingson v Cabcaban, UDK No. 14817,
January 13, 2014


B. Transfer of PA, FC 210 cf. FC 223-
224, FC 234, 217

Eslao vs CA, 266 SCRA 317


C. Who exercises PA, FC 211-213 cf. FC
49, 102(6), 43(2), 63(2), 176. 49,
102 (6), 129 (9)

Unson v. Navarro 101 SCRA 183
Espiritu & Layug v. CA, G.R. No.
115640 (1995)
Santos Sr. v. C.A., G.R. No.
113054 (1995)
David vs. Court of Appeals, 250
SCRA 82, November 16, 1995
Tonog vs. CA, 376 SCRA 642
Briones vs. Miguel, G.R. No.
156343, October 18, 2004
Gualberto vs. Gualberto, G.R. No.
154994. June 28, 2005
Grande v Antonio, G.R. No.
206248, February 18, 2014

D. Substitute PA, FC 214-216, FC 217, 233
Rep. Act No. 10165, Foster Care Act of
2012.

Vancil vs Belmes, 358 SCRA 707

E. Special PA

FC 218-219, FC 233
cf. FC 221 in rel. to NCC 2180
Cybercrime Prevention Act, RA
10175, September 12, 2012

St. Marys Academy vs.
Carpitanos, G.R. No. 143363,
February 6, 2002
Child Learning Centre vs. Tagario,
GR 150920, NOV. 25, 2005
School of the Holy Spirit vs.
Taguiam, GR 165565, July 14,
2008
Aquinas School v Inton, GR
184202, January 26, 2011


F. Filial privilege, FC 215

ROC Rule 130 Sec. 25 cf. Secs. 22
& 23
Lee v CA, GR 177861, July 13,
2010

G. Effects of PA over the childs person,

FC 220-222
FC 223-224

Cuadra v. Monfort, 35 SCRA 160
R.A. 7610, The Child Abuse Law

H. Effects of PA over the childs property,

FC 225-227, RA 9231,
Secs. 12-B and 12-C

Hebron vs. Loyola, G.R.
No. 168960, July 5, 2010
Neri v Heirs, GR 194366,
October 10, 2012


I. Suspension or termination of PA

1. permanent termination, FC 228,
232, cf. RA 6809

2. non-permanent termination, FC
229 cf. FC 193

Secs. 16 and 19, RA 8552 re
parental authority and revocation
of adoption


3. suspension of PA, FC 231-230,
233

Chua v. Cabangbang, 27
SCRA 791
De Guzman vs Perez, 496
SCRA 474

4. revival

See: R.A. 8369, An Act Establishing
Family Courts, Granting Them
Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Over Child
and Family Cases.

See: R.A. 7610, Child Abuse Act

XIV. EMANCIPATION

RA 6809

A. Cause of emancipation, FC 234 as
amended

B. Effect of emancipation, FC 236 as
amended
cf. FC 15, NCC 2180


XV. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
UNDER FC

Arts. 238-253, 100(2), 127(2), 41, 51, 69,
73, 96, 124, 217, 225

XVI CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

NCC 356-363

XVII. SURNAMES

NCC 364-380
RA 6085 regulating the use of aliases,
August 4, 1969
RA 9255, FC 176

Llaneta v. Agrava, 57 SCRA 29
Telmo v. Republic, 73 SCRA 29
Tolentino v. CA, 162 SCRA 66
Legamia v. IAC, 131 SCRA 479
Change of Name, Wang, G.R. No.
159966.March 30, 2005
Remo v DFA, March 5, 2010
Gonzaludo v People, G.R. No.
150910, February 6, 2006
Dapar v. Biascan, 439 SCRA 179
Limson v Gonzalez, GR 162205,
March 31, 2014


XVIII. RULES GOVERNING PERSONS WHO
ARE ABSENT

NCC 381-383, 384-389, FC 96,
101, 124, NCC 390-396, FC 41

Reyes v. Alejandro, 141 SCRA 65
Eastern Shipping v. Lucero, 124
SCRA 425
Manuel vs. People, G.R. No.
165842, Nov. 29, 2005
Pantollano v Korphil, GR 169575,
March 30, 2011
Rep. v Granada, GR 187512, June
13, 2012
Rep. vs Narceda, GR 192760, April
10, 2013


XIX. FUNERALS

NCC 305-310, FC 195, 194
Eugenio v. Velez, 185 SCRA 425
Valino v Adriano, GR 182894,
April 22, 2014



XX. ENTRIES IN THE CIVIL REGISTER

NCC 407-413
ROC, Rule 108
RA 9048, as amended by RA
10172

Barretto vs Local Civil Registrar,
74 SCRA 257
Republic v Valencia, GR L-32181,
March 5, 1986
Republic v. Marcos, 182 SCRA
223
Labayo-Rowe v. Republic, 168
SCRA 294
Zapanta v. Registrar, 237 SCRA
25v
Leonor v. Court of Appeals, 256
SCRA 69
Silverio vs. RP, G.R. No. 174689,
October 22, 2007
Rep. vs. Cagandahan, , G.R. No.
166676, Sept. 12, 2008
Dela Cruz v Gracia, G.R. No.
177728, July 31, 2009
Braza v The Registrar, G.R. No.
181174, December 4, 2009
Baldos vs. CA, G.R. No. 170645,
July 9, 2010
Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476,
Feb. 2, 2011
Republic v Sagun, G.R. No.
187567, February 15, 2012
United Clan v Sabellano, GR
186722, June 18, 2012
Republic v Uy, GR 198010, Aug.
12, 2013
Iwasawa vs Gangan, , G.R. No.
204169, SEP 11 2013
Republic v Olaybar, G

CRIMINAL LAW 2
IV. Crimes Against Public Interest

Counterfeiting
People v. Kong Leon, 48
OG 664

Mutilation of coins
PD 247

Forgery
Del Rosario v. People, 3
SCRA 650
People v. Galano, 54 OG
5897

Falsification
People v. Romualdez, 57
Phil. 148
Beradio v. CA, 103 SCRA
567
Luague v. Ca, 112 SCRA
97
Cabigas v. People, 152
SCRA 18
People v. Sandaydiego, 81
SCRA 120
Siquian v. People, 171
SCRA 223
People v. Villalon, 192
SCRA 521
Enemecio v. Ombudsman,
January 13, 2004
Batulanon v. People, G.R.
No. 139857, September 15, 20__

Use of falsified documents
People v. Dava, 202
SCRA 62

Usurpation
People v. Cortez, 73 OG
10056
Gigantoni v. People, 162
SCRA 478

Using fictitious name
CA 142
Legamia v. IAC, 131
SCRA 478

Illegal use of uniforms or
insignia
RA 75
RA 493

Perjury
Diaz v. People, 191 SCRA
86

Machinations in public auctions
Quano v. CA, 188 SCRA
799

V. Crimes Relative to Opium and Other Prohibited
Drugs

RA 9165

Chain of Custody
People v. Catentay, G.R.
No. 183101 July 6, 2010
People v. Kamad, G.R.
No. 174198 January 19
2010
People v. Agulay, G.R.
No. 181747 September 26,
2008

Section 26, Attempt and Conspiracy
People v. Adami, October
13, 2003

Coordination with the PDEA
People v. Berdadero, G.R.
No. 179710 June 29, 2010
People v. Roas, G.r. No.
186134, May 6, 2010

Mandatory Drug Testing
Pimentel v. COMELEC,
G.R. No. 161658,
November 3, 2008
Social Justice Society v.
PDEA, G.R. No. 157870,
Nov. 3, 200__
Laserna v. PDEA, G.R.
No. 158633, November 3,
2008

Non-Applicability of the Probation
Law for Drug Traffickers & Pushers
Padua v. People, G.R. No.
168546, July 23, 2008

Negative Allegation
Su Zhi Shan v. People,
G.R. No. 169933, March
9, 2007

Limited Application of the RPC on
R.A. 9165
People v. Santos, G.R. No.
176735, June 26, 2008
People v. Nicolas, G.R.
No. 170234, February 8,
2007

VI. Crimes Against Public Morals

Gambling
PD 1602, RA 9287
LOI 816


Immoral doctrines, obscene
publications and exhibitions
PD 960, as amended by
PD 969
People v. Kottinger, 45
Phil. 352
People v. Aparici, 52 OG
249
People v. Padan, 101 Phil.
749

Vagrancy
PD 1563

VII. Crimes Committed by Public Officers

Public Officer
Laurel v. Desierto, April
12, 2002

Bribery and corruption of public
officials
Manipon v.
Sandiganbayan, 143
SCRA 267
Dacumas v.
Sandiganbayan, 195
SCRA 833
Laurel v. Desierto, April
12, 2002
PD 46
PD 749

Graft and corruption
RA 1379
Almeda v. Perez, 5 SCRA
970
Cabal v. Kapunan, 6
SCRA 1059
Republic v. CA, 172
SCRA 296

RA 3019 (see also RA
6713)
Morfe v. Mutuc, 22 SCRA
424
Jaravata v.
Sandiganbayan, 127 SCRA 363
Trieste v. Sandiganbayan,
145 SCRA 508
Mejorada v.
Sandiganbayan, 151 SCRA 399

Plunder

RA 7080
Estrada v. Sandiganbayan,
G.R. No. 148560,
November 21, 2___
Serapio v. Sandiganbayan,
G.R. No. 148468, January
28, 2003



Malversation

Labatagos v.
Sandiganbayan, 183
SCRA 415
Estepa v. Sandiganbayan,
182 SCRA 269
Hogon v. Sandiganbayan,
218 SCRA 766
Azarcon v.
Sandiganbayan, 268
SCRA 747

Infidelity in the custody of prisoners

Rodillas v.
Sandiganbayan, 161
SCRA 347

VIII. Crimes Against Persons

Parricide
People v. Jumawan, 116
SCRA 739
People v. Tomotorgo, 136
SCRA 238

Death of physical injuries inflicted
under exceptional circumstances
People v. Abarca, 153
SCRA 735

Murder and homicide
People v. Buensuceso, 132
SCRA 143
People v. Cabalhin, 231
SCRA 486
People v. Ferrer, 250
SCRA 58
People v. Ribajado, 142
SCRA 637

Unintentional abortion
People v. Salufrania, 159
SCRA 401

Hazing
RA 8049

Rape
RA 8353
People v. Mangalino, 182
SCRA 329
People v. Balbuena, 129
SCRA 10
People v. Castro, 196
SCRA 679
People v. Atento, 196
SCRA 357
People v. Campuhan, 329
SCRA 270
People v. Gallo, 315
SCRA 461
People v. Berrana, 311
SCRA 664
Violence against women and children
RA 9262

Child Abuse
RA 7610

Illegal possession of firearms
RA 8294
People v. Ladjaalam, 340
SCRA 617

IX. Crimes Against Personal Liberty and Security

Kidnapping and Illegal detention
People v. Tornio, 202
SCRA 77
People v. Mercado, 131
SCRA 501
People v. Del Socorro,
182 SCRA 359 (of RA
7610)
People v. Lim, 190 SCRA
706
People v. Padica, 221
SCRA 362
People v. Ramos, 297
SCRA 618 (G.R. No.
118570, Oct. 12, 1998)

Kidnapping and failure to return a
minor
People v. Ty, 263 SCRA
745

Abandonment of ones victim
Lamera v. CA, 198 SCRA
186

Grave Threats
People v. Timbol, 47 OG
1868
Reyes v. People, 27 SCRA
686

Grave Coercion
Timoner v. People, 125
SCRA 830
Lee v. CA, 201 SCRA 405

Unjust Vexation
People v. Reyes, 60 Phil.
369
People v. Anonueva, 36
OG 2018




X. Crimes Against Property

Robbery
Napolis v. CA, 43 SCRA
301
People v. Biruar, 130
SCRA 513

Robbery with homicide
People v. Mangulabhan,
99 Phil. 992
People v. Calixtro, 123
SCRA 369
People v. Pecato, 151
SCRA 14
People v. Tapales, 93
SCRA 134
People v. Quinones, 183
SCRA 747
People v. Salvilla, 184
SCRA 671

Robbery with rape
People v. Patola, 141
SCRA 401
People v. Dinola, 183
SCRA 493
People v. Moreno, 220
SCRA 292
People v. Balacanao, G.R.
118133, 28 February 2003

Robbery in band
People v. Apduhan, 24
SCRA 798

Robbery by the use of force upon
things
People v. Jaranilla, 55
SCRA 563

Carnapping
RA 6539
People v. Dela Cruz, 183
SCRA 763
Izon v. People, 107 SCRA
118

Highway Robbery
PD 532
People v. Puno, 219
SCRA 85
People v. Pulusan, 290
SCRA 353 (G.R. No.
110037, May 21, 1998)

Cattle rustling
PD 353
TAer v. Ca, 186 SCRA
598
Ordonio v. CA, 199
SCRA 873
Theft
People v. Gulinao, 179
SCRA 774
Santos v. People, 181
SCRA 487
Laurel v. Abrogar, G.R.
No. 155076, February 27,
2006
Rest-MR January 13, 2009

Theft of electricity, illegal water,
electric or telephone connections
PD 401, RA 7832; RA
8041

Illegal fishing
RA 8550, sec. 86 et seq
Hizon v. CA, 265 SCRA
517

Qualified Theft
Empelis v. IAC, 132
SCRA 398
Roque v. People, G.R. No.
138954, November 25,
2004

Illegal logging
PD 330
PD 705, sec 68
Mustang Lumber, Inc. v.
CA, 257 SCRA 430 (June
18, 1996)

Fencing
PD 1612
Dizon-Pamintuan v.
People, G.R. No. 111426,
July 11, 1994
Tan v. People, G.R. No.
134298, August 26, 1999

Estafa
Through unfaithfulness or
abuse of confidence
Manahan v. CA, 255
SCRA 202
Saddul v. CA, 192 SCRA
277

Trust receipts
PD 115
Allied Banking Corp. v.
Ordonez, 192 SCRA 246
Lee v. Rodil, 175 SCRA
100
People v. Nitafan, 207
SCRA 726

Through false pretenses, fraudulent
acts or means
Celino v. Ca, 163 SCRA
97
Abejuela v. People, 200
SCRA 806
Koh Tieck Heng v.
People, 192 SCRA 533
People v. Ong, 204 SCRA
942

Bouncing checks
BP 22
Nierras v. Dacuycuy, 181
SCRA 1
People v. Grospe, 157
SCRA 154
BP 22 Circular (SC)
Que v. People, 154 SCRA
160
People v. Nitafan, 215
SCRA 79
Lim Lao v. CA, 274
SCRA 572
Idos v. Ca, G.R No.
110782, 296 SCRA 194
(Sept. 25, 1998)

Other deceits
Villaflors v. Ca, 192
SCRA 680
Veloso v. Sandiganbayan,
187 SCRA 504

Swindling by syndicate
PD 1689
Catiis v. CA, G.R. No.
153979, February 6, 2006

Malicious Mischief
Caballes v. DAR, 168
SCRA 247
PD 1728

XI. Crimes Against Chastity

Acts of Lasciviousness
People v. Famularcano, 43
OG 1721

Qualified Seduction
People v. Fontanilla, 23
SCRA 1227
Babanto v. Zosa, 120
SCRA 834
Perez v. Ca, 168 SCRA
236

Abduction, forcible abduction with
rape
People v. Sunpongco, 163
SCRA 222
People v. Jose, 37 SCRA
450
People v. Alburo, 184
SCRA 655
People v. Godines, 196
SCRA 765

XII. Crimes Against the Civil Status of Persons

Simulation of births
People v. Sangalang, 74
OG 5977

Bigamy
People v. Aragon, 100
Phil. 1033

XIII. Crimes Against Honor

Libel
Malit v. People, 114
SCRA 348
Mercado v. CFI, 116
SCRa 93
Agbayani v. Sayo, 89
SCRA 699
Newsweek v. IAC, 142
SCRA 171
Lacsa v. IAC, 161 SCRA
427
Soriano v. IAC, 167
SCRA 222
Bulletin Publishing Corp.
v. Noel, 167 SCRA 255
MVRS Publications v.
Islamic Da wah Council,
396 SCRA 210
Santos v. CA, 203 SCRA
110
Sazon v. CA, 255 SCRA
692
Vasquez v. CA, G.R. No.
118971, Sept. 15, 1999
GMA Network, Inc. v.
Bustos, G.R. No. 146848,
Oct. 17, 2006

Slander
Reyes v. People, 27 SCRA
686
Victorio v. Ca, 173 SCRA
645
People v. Judge Orcullo,
111 SCRA 609
Villanueva v. People, G.R.
No. 160351, April 10,
2006

Slander by deed
People v. Motita, 59 OG
3020

Incriminating an innocent person
People v. Alagao, 16
SCRA 879

Wiretapping
RA 4200
Ganaan v. IAC, 145
SCRA 112
Ramirez v. Ca, 248 SCRA
590

XIV. Quasi-Offenses

Criminal negligence
People v. Cano, 17 SCRA
237
Ibabao v. People, 132
SCRA 217
Buerano v. Ca, 115 SCRA
82
Gan v. CA, 165 SCRA
378
Carillo v. Peop0le, 229
SCRA 386