FOR DIGEST

A. The Lawyer and Society

Canon 1 - Duty to uphold the Constitution and Obey the Law
1. Brion, Jr. v. Brillantes, Jr​., Adm. Case No. 5305, March 17, 2003
2. Bautista v. Gonzales​, Adm. Matter No. 1625, February 12, 1990
3. Feliciano v. Bautista-Lozada​, Adm. Case No. 7593, March 11, 2015
Unlawful, Dishonest & Immoral Conduct
4. Arciga v. Maniwang​, Adm. Case No. 1608, August 14, 1981
5. Zaguirre v. Castillo​, Adm. Case No. 4921, March 6, 2003
6. Cordova v. Cordova​, Adm. Case No. 3249, November 29, 1989
Crimes involving moral turpitude
7. Re: Sc Decision Dated May 20, 2008 In G.R. No. 161455 Under Rule 139-B of the Rules of Court, v. Atty.
Rodolfo D. Pactolin​, Adm. Case No. 7940. April 24, 2012
Effect of Executive Pardon
In re Lontok​, 43 Phil. 293 (1922)
In re Vailoces​, Adm. Case No. 439, September 30, 1982
In re Gutierrez​, Adm. Case No. 363, July 31, 1962
Non-Professional Misconduct
Lizaso v. Amante​, Adm. Case No. 2019, June 3, 1991
Sebastian v. Calis​, Adm. Case No. 5118, September 9, 1999
Duties of Notaries Public
Nadayag v. Grageda, ​Adm. Case No. 3232, September 27, 1994
Nunga v. Viray​, Adm. Case No. 4758, April 30, 1999
Villarin, et al. v. Sabate, Jr., ​Adm. Case No. 3324, February 9, 2000
Isenhardt v. Real​, Adm. Case No. 8254, February 15, 2012
Imson-Souweha v. Rondez, ​Adm. Case No. 3961, September 18, 1997
Counselling/ Abetting Illegal Activities
Donton v. Tansingco,​ Adm. Case No. 6057, June 27, 2006
Oronce v. CA​, G.R. No. 125766. October 19, 1998
Guarin v. Limpin​, Adm. Case No. 10576, January 14, 2015
Coronel v. Cunanan​, Adm. Case No. 6738 , August 12, 2015
Delaying any man’s cause for any corrupt motive or interest
De Los Santos II v. Barbosa, ​A.C. No. 6681. June 17, 2015
Canon 2 – Legal Services Compatible with Independence, Integrity of Profession
Cause of defenseless & oppressed
Re: Request of National Committee on Legal Aid To Exempt Legal Aid Clients From Paying Filing, Docket
and Other Fees​, Adm. Matter No. 08-11-7-SC. August 28, 2009.
Soliciting legal business
Linsangan v. Tolentino​, Adm.Case No. 6672. September 4, 2009
Canon 3 – Making Known Legal Services: Fair, dignified, objective information
Canon 4 —Participate in the development of the legal system by initiating or supporting efforts in law
reform and in the improvement of the administration of justice​.
Canon 5 – Keep Abreast of Legal Developments
Payod v. Metila​, Adm. Case No. 3944. July 27, 2007
Sanchez v. Aguilos​, Adm. Case No. 10543, March 16, 2016
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education​, Agpalo, Appendix F
Cabiles v. Cedo, ​Adm. Case No. 10245, August 16, 2017
Canon 6 – Lawyers in Government Service
Pimentel v. Llorente, et al., ​Adm. Case No. 4680, August 29, 2000
Suarez v. Platon,​ 69 Phil. 556 (1940)
After Leaving Government Service
PCGG v. Sandiganbayan, et al.​, G.R. Nos. 151809-12. April 12, 2005
Pasok v. Zapatos​, Adm. Case No. 7388, October 19, 2016
B. The Lawyer and the Legal Profession
Canon 7 – Upholding the Integrity of the Legal Profession; Support of IBP Activities
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines
In the Matter of the Brewing Controversies in the Election in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Adm. Matter No.
09-5-2-SC. December 14, 2010
Knowingly making false statement in application for admission to the bar; Integrity of the Bar
Leda v. Tabang, Adm. Case No. 2505, February 21, 1992
In the Matter of the Disqualification of Bar Examinee Haron S. Meling in the 2002 Bar Examinations and for
Disciplinary Action as Member of the Philippine Shari'a Bar, Atty. Froilan R. Melendrez, Bar Matter No. 1154, June
8, 2004
In re Parazo, G.R. No. 120348. December 3, 1948
Conduct affecting fitness to practice law; Requisite of good moral character
Victory v. Mercado, A.C. No. 10580, July 12, 2017
Canon 8 – Courtesy, Fairness & Candor Toward Colleagues
Noble III v. Ailes, Adm. Case No. 10628 (Resolution), July 1, 2015
Buenviaje v. Magdamo, A.C. No. 11616, August 23, 2017
Encroachment on Professional Employment of Another
Camacho v. Pangulayan, et al., Adm. Case No. 4807, March 22, 2000
Canon 9 - Assisting in Unauthorized Practice of Law
Bonifacio v. Era, A.C. No. 11754, October 3, 2017
Alawi v. Alauya,, Adm. Matter SDC-97-2-P, February 24, 1997
Heirs of Carlos v. Linsangan, A.C. No. 11494, July 24, 2017

Canon 10 – Candor, Fairness & Good Faith to the Court

Knowingly misquoting contents of a document
Adez Realty, Inc. vs. Court Of Appeals​, G.R. No. 100643. October 30, 1992
Misuse of rules of procedure
Cobb-Perez v. Lantin​, G.R. No. L-22320, July 29, 1968
Festin v. Zubiri, ​Adm. Case No. 11600, June 19, 2017
Canon 11 - Respect due to courts
Scandalous, offensive language
Montecillo v. Gica​, ​G.R. No. L-36800, October 21, 1974
In re Sotto, ​82 Phil. 595 (1949)
Attributing motives to judges not supported by records
Penticostes v. Hidalgo​, Adm. Matter No. RTJ-89-331, September 28, 1990
Wicker v. Arcangel, ​G.R. No. 112869, January 29, 1996
Grievance against judges: Proper venue
Maceda v. Vasquez​, G.R. No. 102781, April 22, 1993
Canon 12 – Duty to Assist in Speedy and Efficient Administration of Justice
Alcantara, et al. v. De Vera​, Adm.Case No. 5859. November 23, 2010
Olivares v. Villalon, ​Adm.Case No. 6323. April 13, 2007
Economic Insurance Co. v. Uy Realty Co., ​G.R. No. L-28056, August 31, 1970
Canon 13 – Influencing or Giving Appearance of Influencing Court
Lantoria v. Bunyi​, Adm. Case No. 1769, June 8, 1992
 Cruz v. Salva, ​G.R. No. L-12871. July 25, 1959
In re Almacen, ​G.R. No. L-27654, February 18, 1970
Fajardo v. Alvarez​, Adm. Case No. 9018, April 20, 2016

D. The Lawyer and the Client

Canon 14- Services to the Needy
Cf Rule 138, sec.20, 31; Rule 116, sec.6 & 7; Rule 124, sec.2
Canon 15 – Candor, Fairness and Loyalty in Dealings with Clients
Llunar v. Ricafort​, Adm. Case No. 6484, June 16, 2015
Villahermosa, Sr. v. Caracol​, A.C. No. 7325 (Resolution), January 21, 2015
Conflict of Interest
Rosacia v. Bulalacao, ​Adm. Case No. 3745, October 2, 1995
Abaqueta v. Florido, ​Adm.Case No. 5948. January 22, 2003
Pormento, Sr. v. Pontevedra, ​Adm. Case No. 5128, March 31, 2005
Pacana vs. Pascual-Lopez​, Adm.Case No. 8243. July 24, 2009
Santos Ventura Hocorma Foundation, Inc. v. Funk​, Adm.Case No. 9094. August 15, 2012
Bernardino v. Santos​, Adm. Case Nos. 10583 & 10584 (Resolution), February 18, 2015
Anglo v. Valencia​, Adm. Case No. 10567, February 25, 2015
Mabini Colleges, Inc. v. Pajarillo​, Adm. Case No. 10687, July 22, 2015
Gimeno v. Zaide​, Adm. Case No. 10303, April 22, 2015
Privileged Communication
Revised Penal Code, Art.209
Canon 16 – Shall Hold in Trust Moneys and Properties of Client
Civil Code, Art. 1491
Licuanan v. Melo, ​Adm. Case No. 2361, February 9, 1989
Dumadag v. Lumaya, ​Adm. Case No. 2614. May 21, 1991
Dhaliwal v. Dumaguing, ​Adm. Case No. 9390. August 1, 2012
Sps Concepcion v. Dela Rosa​, Adm. Case No. 10681, February 3, 2015
Champertous contracts
Bautista v. Gonzales​, Adm. Matter No. 1625. February 12, 1990
Lien for Attorney’s Fees
Tanhueco v. De Dumo, ​Adm. Case No. 1437, April 25, 1989
Canon 17 – Fidelity to Client’s Cause
Manalang, et al. v. Angeles, ​Adm. Case No. 1558, March 10, 2003
Solatan v. Inocentes​, Adm. Case No. 6504, August 9, 2005
Villafuerte v. Cortez​, Adm. Case No. 3455, April 14, 1998
Canon 18 – Competence and Diligence
Reontoy v. Ibadlit​, Adm. Case CBD No. 190, January 28, 1998
Moton v. Cadiao​, Adm. Case No. 5169. November 24, 1999
Hernandez v. Padilla​, Adm.Case No. 9387. June 20, 2012
Edquibal v. Ferrer​, Adm. Case No. 5687, February 3, 2005
Barbuco v. Beltran, ​Adm. Case No. 5092, August 11, 2004
Suarez v. Court of Appeals, ​G.R. No. 91133, March 22, 1993
Perea v. Almadro, ​Adm. Case No. 5246, March 20, 2003
Blanza v. Arcangel​, Adm. Case No. 492, September 5, 1967
Nonato v. Fudolin, Jr​., Adm. Case No. 10138, June 16, 2015
Canon 19 – Represent With Zeal Within Bounds of Law
Ong v.​ ​Unto​, Adm. Case No. 2417. February 6, 2002
Canon 20 – Charge Only Fair and Reasonable Fees
Nature of attorney’s fees
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. v. Court of Appeals​, G.R. Nos. 86100-03, January 23, 1990
Right to compensation
Albano v. Coloma​, Adm. Case No. 528, October 11, 1967
Corpuz v. Court of Appeals​, G.R. No. L-40424, June 30, 1980
Aquino v. Casabar​, G.R. No. 191470, January 26, 2015
Power of Court to fix attorney’s fees
Mendoza-Parker v. Court of Appeals​, G.R. No. 109219, March 11, 1994
Retainer’s fee
Research and Services Realty, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, ​G.R. No. 124074, January 27, 1997
Attorney’s fees as contract and as award for damages
Trader’s Royal Bank Employees Union-Independent v. NLRC​, G.R. No. 120592, March 14, 1997
Attorney’s Lien, When & where claimed
Rules of Court, Rule 138, sec.37
Canon 21 – Client Confidence and Secrets
Cf RPC Art. 209
Regala, et al. v. Sandiganbayan​, G.R. No. 105938, September 20, 1996 [read also dissenting opinion]
Palm v. Iledan, Jr., ​Adm. Case No. 8242. October 2, 2009
Canon 22 – Withdrawal of Services for Good Cause and Upon Notice
Laput v. Ramotigue, ​Adm. Case No. 219, September 29, 1962
Gonzaga v. Villanueva, Jr., ​Adm. Case No. 1954, July 23, 2004
Venterez, et al. v. Cosme, ​Adm. Case No. 7421. October 10, 2007
Domingo v. Aquino, ​G.R. No. L-28078. April 29, 1971
Obando v. Figueras, ​G.R. No. 134854. January 18, 2000