February 2004

127decisions
  1. 01G.R. 139530People of the Philippines v. Pepe Bautista y Sabado
  2. 02A.C. 6148(Cbd 00-734-a) Florence Teves Macarrubo, the Minors Juris Alexis T. Macarrubo and Gabriel Enrico T. Macarrubo as Represented by Their Mother/guardian, Florence Teves Macarrubo v. Atty. Edmundo L. Macarrubo
  3. 03A.M. MTJ-02-1416(Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 01-994-Mtj) Romero Teodosio, Rolando Rico, Amado Bautista and Jessie Bautista v. Hon. Judge Arturo R. Carpio, First Municipal Circuit Trial Court (Mctc), New Washington, Aklan
  4. 04G.R. 147570Sps. Numeriano and Carmelita Romero v. Mercedes L. Tan, Florentina L. Gonzales, Celso L. Luna, Mario Luna and Ramon L. Garcia
  5. 05G.R. 147029Spouses Leonardo P. Dimaculangan and Luz Dimaculangan, Spouses Norberto M. Villaluna and Milagros Villaluna, Rosauro K. Hernandez, Spouses Florentino C. Reyes, Jr. and Lolita Reyes v. Virginia Aquino Romasanta, Rosalinda a. Balagtas, Gloria a. Santos, Rebecca a. Ledesama, Valentina a. Inocentes, Roman Aquino, Rodolfo Aquino and Violeta a. Fojas, Substituted by Royal Moluccan Realty Holdings, Inc. D E C I S I
  6. 06G.R. 142915-16People of the Philippines v. Robert Chiu y Wan and Mark Anthony Molina y dela Peׁa Robert Chiu y Wan
  7. 07G.R. 154499Alberto v. Reyes, Wilfredo B. Domo-Ong and Herminio C. Principio Vs. Rural Bank of San Miguel (Bulacan), Inc., Represented by Hilario P. Soriano, President and Principal Stockholder
  8. 08G.R. 147999Sui Man Hui Chan and Gonzalo Co v. Hon. Court of Appeals and Oscar D. Medalla
  9. 09G.R. 144937People of the Philippines v. Nicanor Alzaga
  10. 10G.R. 149549Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Fact Finding and Intelligence Bureau, Represented by Dir. Agapito B. Rosales v. Lilia B. Organo
  11. 11G.R. 151249-50People of the Philippines v. Ariel Macarang
  12. 12G.R. 157687Fernando U. Batul v. Lucilo Bayron and Commission on Elections (First Division) G.r. No. 158959. Fernando U. Batul Vs. Lucilo Bayron and Commission on Elections (First Division)
  13. 13G.R. 144405People of the Philippines v. Ferdinand Matito y Torres, a.k.a. “freddie,”
  14. 14G.R. 145496Stamford Marketing Corp., Gsp Manufacturing Corp., Giorgio Antonio Marketing Corp., Clementine Marketing Corp., Ultimate Concepts Philippines, Inc., and Rosario G. Apacible v. Josephine Julian, Leonor Ambrosio, Marilyn Aquino, Purita Barro, Rosario Basada, Herminia Berguelles, Erlinda Canaria, Salvacion Ciruelos, Maritess Balisario, Julieta Dolontap, Josefina Domingo, Gloria Florendo, Amelita Grande, Simona Malunes, Corazon Marasigan, Susana Obnamia, Lucy Perez, Ginalyn Pidoy, Carolina Reynoso, Leticia Sarmiento, Arcely Villeza, Maria Sancho Labit, Imelda Rivera, Rowena Alvarado, Violeta Arriola, Virginia de Vera, Girlie Discaya, Adelaida Lomod, Marilou Rabanal, Jocelyn Rufila, Elena Suede, Jacinta Tejada, Melba Tolosa, Lezilda Caranto, Jecina Burabod, Lucita Casero, Monica Cruz, Glenda Miranda, Yolanda Pancho, Myrna Ragasa, Filomena Morales, Felipa Valencia, Corazon Virtuz, Maricel Bolanga, Sonia Antilla, Leonita Binal, Gloria Lariosa, Lizabeth Luangco and Julieta Leano
  15. 15G.R. 142051People of the Philippines v. the Honorable Court of Appeals (Fourth Division), Claudio Francisco, Jr. and Rudy Pacao
  16. 16G.R. 150624People of the Philippines v. Pablo Dulay
  17. 17G.R. 161265Laban Ng Demokratikong Pilipino, Represented by Its Chairman Edgardo J. Angara v. the Commision on Elections and Agapito a. Aquino
  18. 18G.R. 124642Alfredo Ching and Encarnacion Ching v. the Hon. Court of Appeals and Allied Banking Corporation
  19. 19G.R. 143726People of the Philippines v. Leticia Sagayaga, Alma So, Vicente So Yan Han and Orlando Burgos Leticia Sagayaga
  20. 20G.R. 146006Jose C. Lee and Alma Aggabao, in Their Capacities as President and Corporate Secretary, Respectively, of Philippines Internationl Life Insurance Company, and Filipino Loan Assistance Group v. Regional Trial Court of Quezon City Branch 85 Presided by Judge Pedro M. Areola, Branch Clerk of Court Janice y. Antero, Deputy Sheriffs Adenauer G. Rivera and Pedro L. Borja, All of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City Branch 85, Ma. Divina Enderes Claiming to Be Special Administratrix, and Other Persons/ Public Officers Acting for and in Their Behalf
  21. 21G.R. 144915Carolina Camaya, Ferdinand Camaya, Edgardo Camaya and Anselmo Mangulabnan v. Bernardo Patulandong
  22. 22G.R. 156846Teddy G. Pabugais v. Dave P. Sahijwani
  23. 23A.M. RTJ-01-1657Heinz R. Heck v. Judge Anthony E. Santos, Regional Trial Court, Branch 19, Cagayan de Oro City
  24. 24A.C. 5809(Formerly Cbd-99-629) Servillano Batac, Jr. and Antonio Bonoan v. Atty. Ponciano v. Cruz, Jr
  25. 25A.M. P-03-1700(Formerly Oca Ipi No. 01-1205-P) Teodora a. Capacete and Rodolfo Capacete v. Joel O. Arellano, Sheriff IV, Regional Trial Court, Branch 25, Biסan, Laguna
  26. 26G.R. 131799-801The People of the Philippines v. Feliciano Ulit y Tampoy
  27. 27G.R. 139351People of the Philippines v. Warlito Tolentino y Laquin
  28. 28G.R. 137034National Power Corporation, Pablo v. Malixi and Members of the Board of Inquiry and Discipline Vs. Court of Appeals, Ramon Arel, Lee Licup and Romy L. Fuentes
  29. 29G.R. 138496Hubert Tan Co and Arlene Tan Co v. the Civil Register of Manila and Any Person Having or Claiming an Interest Under the Entry Whose Cancellation or Correction Is Sought
  30. 30G.R. 139297People of the Philippines v. Renato @ Bong Torrecampo y Leyte and Rene Torrecampo y Leyte
  31. 31G.R. 145363Mercedes B. Gonzales v. Nilo L. Rosas and Ricardo P. Nagpacan
  32. 32G.R. 146111People of the Philippines v. Rolendo Gaudia @ “lendoy” or “dodo”
  33. 33G.R. 153447Vicente G. Villaranda v. Spouses Honorio G. Villaranda and Ana Maria y. Villaranda; and Colorhouse Laboratories, Inc
  34. 34G.R. 149430-32People of the Philippines v. Carmelo Catbagan
  35. 35G.R. 153591People of the Philippines v. Renato Garcia y Romano
  36. 36G.R. 133380People of the Philippines v. Flaviano R. Segnar, Jr
  37. 37A.m. No. P-04-1781(Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 03-1669-P) Andy Lobregat, Complainant, Vs. Cenen L. Amoranto, Sheriff III, Branch 36, Metc, Quezon City, Respondent.
  38. 38G.R. 147231People of the Philippines v. Ronnie Abolidor, Claudio Barcimo, Jr. and Francisco Comoda Claudio Barcimo, Jr
  39. 39A.M. CA-04-36(a.m. Oca-Ipi No. 01-30-CA-J) Severo a. Cordero v. Justice Juan Q. Enriquez, Court of Appeals
  40. 40A.M. P-04-1780(Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 02-1434-P) Amado N. Ubongen v. Virginia S. Ubongen, Court Stenographer III, Regional Trial Court, Branch 219, Quezon City
  41. 41A.M. RTJ-00-1584(Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 97-419-Rtj) Epifania M. Neri v. Judge Braulio L. Hurtado, Jr., Regional Trial Court, Branch 22, Kabacan, North Cotabato
  42. 42G.R. 145014-15People of the Philippines v. Yong Fung Yuen
  43. 43G.R. 146017Dr. Alberto Nidoy, Sotero Emocling, Marcelino Mamaril, Victoriano Soriano, Proceso Estoque, Eduardo Heruela and Allan Sabangan, in Their Capacity as Vice Mayor and Members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Rosario, La Union v. Court of Appeals (10th Division), Honorable Ombudsman Aniano a. Desierto, Mayor Josephine Flores and Violeta U. Garcia
  44. 44G.R. 146865People of the Philippines v. Elgin Latayada (at Large)
  45. 45G.R. 150758Veronico Tenebro v. the Honorable Court of Appeals
  46. 46G.R. 153432Bahia Shipping Services, Inc., Ma. Cynthia G. Mendoza and Red Band a/s v. Oscar P. Mosquera
  47. 47A.C. 5082Milagros N. Aldovino, Virgilio Nicodemus, Angela N. dela Cruz, Julita N. Soco, Magdalena N. Talens and Teodoro S. Nicodemus v. Atty. Pedro C. Pujalte, Jr
  48. 48G.R. 130826Emmanuel Samala, Violeta Samala and Heirs of Emiliano Samala v. Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Court, Branch 154, Pasig City, Metro Manila and Pilhino Sales Corp
  49. 49G.R. 140689Bankard Employees Union-Workers Alliance Trade Unions v. National Labor Relations Commission and Bankard, Inc
  50. 50G.R. 147070Santiago Tamayo Alias Batog v. Court of Appeals and People of the Philippines
  51. 51G.R. 143793People of the Philippines v. Li Yin Chu Alias Robert Li
  52. 52G.R. 138336-37Atty. Bienvenido P. Jaban and Atty. Bienvenido Douglas Luke B. Jaban v. City of Cebu, City Mayor Alvin Garcia, Sangguniang Panglungsod of the City of Cebu, Hon. Renato Osmeña, as Presiding Officer of Sangguniang Pang-Lungsod and Citom Chairman, Alan Gaviola, as Citom Chief, Citom Traffic Enforcer E.a. Romeo and Citom Traffic Enforcer Lito Gilbuena
  53. 53G.R. 148077People of the Philippines v. Willy Yang
  54. 54G.R. 148445Abelardo v. Sevilla Vs. Lorma F. Gocon
  55. 55G.R. 97795Atty. Rolando S. Javier and Cesar Cruz, in His Capacity as Sheriff of Branch 120, Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City, Metro Manila; Saturnina Bajamonde; Leonora Bajamonde and Modesto Domingo; Dalmacio Bajamonde and Magdalena Bajamonde; Gregorio Bajamonde, Jr. and Azucena Bajamonde; Anicia Bajamonde and Nelson Zamora; Simeon Bajamonde and Gregoria Bajamonde; Margarita Bajamonde and Isidro Embile; Arsenia Bajamonde and Loreto dela Cruz v. Hon. Court of Appeals (4th Division); Hon. Cornelio Wasan, in His Capacity as Judge, Branch 126, Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City; the Gregorio Araneta Personnel Homeowners Association, Inc., Thru Its President Manuel Ridad; Sps. Manuel and Julieta Ridad; Sps. Pablo and Prescilla Aba, et al.; Gregorio Araneta University Foundation, Inc
  56. 56G.R. 128148People of the Philippines v. Johnny Malinao y Nobe
  57. 57G.R. 142511People of the Philippines v. Jeanbo “jeanbo” Muros, Edgar Mazo @ “egay” (at Large), Peter Doe and Richard Doe Jeanbo “jeanbo” Muros
  58. 58G.R. 149674Divina S. Lopez v. National Steel Corporation
  59. 59G.R. 152537Asia Traders Insurance Corporation v. the Honorable Court of Appeals
  60. 60G.R. 152568Tomas Claudio Memorial College, Inc. v. Court of Appeals and Pedro Natividad
  61. 61A.M. MTJ-00-1332Rodrigo Q. Tugot v. Judge Mamerto y. Coliflores
  62. 62G.R. 155292-93People of the Philippines v. Ricky Ramos
  63. 63A.C. 4256Jovita Bustamante-Alejandro v. Attys. Warfredo Tomas Alejandro and Maricris a. Villarin
  64. 64A.M. P-03-1714Carlomagno v. Toribio Vs. Atty. Fermin M. Ofilas, Clerk of Court Vi and Ex-Oficio Sheriff, RTC-Occ, San Mateo, Rizal
  65. 65A.M. SB-04-11-J(Formerly a.m No. Oca Ipi No. 03-10-Sb) Leonides T. Cortes v. Sandiganbayan Justices Minita v. Chico-Nazario, Ma. Cristina G. Cortez-Estrada and Rodolfo G. Palattao
  66. 66G.R. 132431Estate or Heirs of the Late Ex-Justice Jose B. L. Reyes Represented by Their Administratrix and Attorney-in-Fact, Adoracion D. Reyes, and the Estate or Heirs of the Late Dr. Edmundo a. Reyes, Represented by Maria Teresa P. Reyes and Carlos P. Reyes v. City of Manila Estate of Heirs of the Late Ex-Justice Jose B.l. Reyes and Estate or Heirs of the Late Dr. Edmundo Reyes Vs. Court of Appeals, Dr. Rosario Abiog, Angelina Maglonso and Sampaguita Bisig Ng Magkakapitbahay, Inc. and the City of Manila
  67. 67G.R. 136492Maxima Realty Management and Development Corporation v. Parkway Real Estate Development Corporation Represented by Luz Lourdes Fernandez and Segovia Development Corporation
  68. 68G.R. 144974People of the Philippines v. Ruben Gusmo y CAñelas
  69. 69G.R. 145043Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Siros Solati v. Fop Corporation, Felix O. Pontino, and Jover D. Pontinod
  70. 70G.R. 147349Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa) v. Ala Industries Corporation
  71. 71G.R. 148939-40People of the Philippines v. Joseph Orilla
  72. 72G.R. 149797-98Nancy L. Ty v. Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank, Court of Appeals and Hon. Paterno v. Tac-an, in His Capacity as the Presiding Judge of RTC Batangas City, Branch 84
  73. 73G.R. 149887The People of the Philippines v. Fernando Allawan y Landeza, Edgar Atos y Licawan, Rudy Hermogenes, Jun-Jun Sasan @ Husein, and Rey Lauron Vs. Fernando Allawan y Landeza and Edgar Atos y Licawan
  74. 74G.R. 152592-93People of the Philippines v. Jouriel Dimacuha y Casao
  75. 75G.R. 151186-95People of the Philippines v. Fausto Fucio y Moreno
  76. 76G.R. 155214R & E Transport, Inc., and Honorio Enriquez v. Avelina P. Latag, Representing Her Deceased Husband, Pedro M. Latag
  77. 77A.M. 02-9-568-RTCRe: Report on the Judicial Audit Conducted in the Regional Trial Court, Branches 3, 5, 7, 60 and 61, Baguio City
  78. 78A.M. P-04-1768(Formerly a.m. Oca No. 02-1305-P) Filomena Meneses v. Alberta S. Zaragoza, Sheriff III, Metc, Branch 45 Pasay City
  79. 79A.M. MTJ-00-1328Rudy T. Salcedo v. Judge Amado S. Caguioa and Sheriff Bienvenido C. Aragones, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Baguio City (Branch 3)
  80. 80G.R. 140870People of the Philippines v. Lino Abujan Alias “eke” and Richard Valmores Alias “cardo,”
  81. 81G.R. 145284Rosita David v. Spouses Rod and Cynthia Navarro, and the Court of Appeals
  82. 82G.R. 144516Development Bank of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit
  83. 83G.R. 145223People of the Philippines v. Alberto Luceriano
  84. 84G.R. 146728General Milling Corporation v. Hon. Court of Appeals, General Milling Corporation Independent Labor Union (Gmc-Ilu), and Rito Mangubat
  85. 85A.M. P-04-1774(Formerly a.m. No. Oca-Ipi-02-1357-P) Geraldine P. Dizon v. Hiyasmin L. Campo, Court Stenographer, Mctc - Capas, Tarlac
  86. 86G.R. 147314People of the Philippines v. Francisco M. Santiago Alias “francis,”
  87. 87G.R. 144598People of the Philippines v. Ranil Duetes (at Large), Basilio Quijada @ “kokoy,” (at Large), Reyman Foncardas & Ritchie Dequiׁa (at Large) Reyman Foncardas
  88. 88G.R. 145226Lucio Morigo y Cacho v. People of the Philippines
  89. 89A.c. No. 4595 Octavio J. Traya, Jr., Complainant, Vs. Atty. Francisco M. Villamor, Respondent.
  90. 90A.M. MTJ-04-1523(Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 99-780-Mtj) Dario Manalastas v. Judge Rodrigo R. Flores, Municipal Trial Court, Branch 2, San Fernando, Pampanga
  91. 91A.M. MTJ-04-1528(Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 99-648-Mtj) Inocencio M. Montes v. Judge Efren B. Mallare, Municipal Trial Court, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija
  92. 92G.R. 137680Concept Placement Resources, Inc. v. Richard v. Funk
  93. 93G.R. 140873-77People of the Philippines v. Levi Sumarago
  94. 94G.R. 142066Criselda Leonardo and Celing Martinez v. S.t. Best, Inc
  95. 95G.R. 150122Antonio Pascual Fabrigar v. the People of the Philippines
  96. 96A.M. RTJ-03-1793Atty. Gloria Lastimosa-Dalawampu v. Judge Raphael B. Yrastorza, Sr., Regional Trial Court of Cebu City, Branch 14
  97. 97G.R. 124644Arnel Escobal v. Hon. Francis Garchitorena, Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan, Atty. Luisabel Alfonso-Cortez, Executive Clerk of Court IV of the Sandiganbayan, Hon. David C. Naval, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Naga City, Branch 21, Luz N. Nueca
  98. 98G.R. 150867People of the Philippines v. Silveno Estado y Amistoso Jr., a.k.a. “nono,”
  99. 99G.R. 145034-35People of the Philippines v. Pedro Intong y Agapay
  100. 100A.M. P-04-1769(Formerly Oca Ipi No. 02-1376-P) Rex M. Fuentebella v. Clerk of Court IV Edgardo S. Gellada, Clerk IV Ana Dinah L. Planta, Clerk III Elizabeth G. Ombion
  101. 101A.M. MTJ-98-1146Atty. Virgilia C. Carman, Sps. Elenita Lusaya and Dennis Jarangue, and Paz Almacen v. Judge Alexis a. Zerrudo, Municipal Trial Court in Cities (Mtcc) Zarraga-Leganes-New Lucena, Branch 3, Iloilo City, and Ma. Theresa G. Zerrudo, Assistant Clerk of Court, Mtcc Iloilo City
  102. 102A.M. RTJ-03-1753(Formerly Oca Ipi No. 03-1652-Rtj) Capistrano Obedencio, Jr. v. Judge Joaquin M. Murillo, Presiding Judge, RTC, Branch 26, Medina, Misamis Oriental
  103. 103G.R. 124439People of the Philippines v. Flor Gutierrez y Timod
  104. 104G.R. 128387People of the Philippines v. Dominador Sumalinog, Jr. and Noel Galvez Dominador Sumalinog, Jr
  105. 105G.R. 130684People of the Philippines v. Arturo Manambay y Diamson
  106. 106G.R. 137497People of the Philippines v. Charles Joy Flores Alias “pok-Pok”
  107. 107G.R. 138660Heirs of Trinidad de Leon Vda. de Roxas v. Court of Appeals and Maguesun Management and Development Corporation
  108. 108G.R. 144899Elizabeth C. Bascon and Noemi v. Cole Vs. Honorable Court of Appeals, Metro Cebu Community Hospital, Inc., and Gregorio Iyoy
  109. 109G.R. 147410The Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. v. Asset Builders Corporation
  110. 110G.R. 149014-16People of the Philippines v. Rose Dujua (at Large); Editha S. Sing (at Large); Guillermo “willy” Samson (at Large); Ramon Samson Dujua Ramon Samson Dujua
  111. 111G.R. 150663People of the Philippines v. Wu Tuan Yuan @ “peter Co”
  112. 112G.R. 151284-85People of the Philippines v. Jonathan Besonia
  113. 113G.R. 152205Regore Baldeo v. People of the Philippines
  114. 114G.R. 152358Conrado Casitas v. People of the Philippines
  115. 115G.R. 152624-25People of the Philippines v. Guillermo Andales
  116. 116G.R. 155080Soledad Calicdan, Represented by Her Guardian Guadalupe Castillo v. Silverio Cendaña, Substituted by His Legal Heir Celsa Cendaña-Alaras
  117. 117G.R. 155320Renato F. Herrera, Petitioner, v. Plaridel Elmer J. Bohol, Respondent
  118. 118G.R. 156641Rodolfo S. de Jesus, Edelwina Dg. Parungao, Primo T. Lomibao and Alice Marie C. Osorio v. Commission on Audit
  119. 119B.M. 1222Re: 2003 Bar Examinations
  120. 120G.R. 150542-87People of the Philippines v. Oliver Arevalo Jr. y Abanilla, and Herminigildo Organista y Andres
  121. 121G.R. 139236People of the Philippines v. Rodel Antivola
  122. 122G.R. 159085Sanlakas, Represented by Rep. J.v. Bautista, and Partido Ng Manggagawa, Represented by Rep. Renato Magtubo v. Executive Secretary Secretary Angelo Reyes, General Narciso Abaya, Dir. Gen. Hermogenes Ebdane G.r. No. 159103 February 3, 2004 Social Justice Society (Sjs) Officers/members Namely, Samson S. Alcantara, Ed Vincent S. Albano, Rene B. Gorospe, Edwin R. Sandoval and Rodolfo D. Mapile Vs. Hon. Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo, Hon. Secretary of Justice Simeon Datumanong, Hon. Secretary of National Defense Angelo Reyes, and Hon. Secretary Jose Lina, Jr. G.r. No. 159185 February 3, 2004 Rep. Rolex T. Suplico, Rep. Carlos M. Padilla, Rep. Celso L. Lobregat, Rep. Hussin U. Amin, Rep. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra, Rep. Emmylou J. Talino-Santos, and Rep. Georgilu R. Yumul-Hermida Vs. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; and Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo G.r. No. 159196 February 3, 2004 Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. as a Member of the Senate Vs. Secretary Alberto Romulo, as Executive Secretary; Secretary Angelo Reyes, as Secretary of National Defense; General Narciso Abaya, as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces; Secretary Jose Lina, et al.
  123. 123A.C. 5602Hilda D. Tabas v. Atty. Bonifacio B. Mangibin
  124. 124A.C. 6186Vicente Follosco and Hermilina Follosco v. Atty. Rafael Mateo
  125. 125A.M. MTJ-03-1515(Formerly a.m. No. Oca Ipi-98-591-Mtj) Dolores Imbang v. Judge Deogracias K. del Rosario, Mctc, Branch 3 Patnongon, Antique
  126. 126G.R. 138874-75People of the Philippines v. Francisco Juan Larraׁaga Alias “paco”; Josman Aznar; Rowen Adlawan Alias "Wesley", Alberto CAׁo Alias "Allan Pahak"; Ariel Balansag; Davidson Valiente Rusia Alias "Tisoy Tagalog"; James Anthony Uy Alias "Wangwang"; and James Andrew Uy Alias "Mm"
  127. 127A.M. MTJNo. 04-1526 (Formerly a.m. Oca Ipi No. 01-1001-Mtj) Jocelyn v. Grageda Vs. Judge Nieto T. Tresvalles,* Municipal Trial Court, Virac, Catanduanes