METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)

Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CASE NO. 1
No. M-QZN-14-176-CV

- Sum of Money with Damages

Grace Edillorana, Plaintif

-versusJohn A. Catolico II. Defendant

Atty. Melano L. Mauricio for the plaintif
No counsel of record for the defendant
Remarks

Preliminary Conference/ Pre-Trial Conference

OBSERVATION
The Court hearing was delayed as usual, it was originally scheduled at 8:30 but the
hearing only started at around 9:15. One of the parties were late and they for
postponement of the trial. Since the parties have not yet submitted themselves to
the PMC, the court agreed and they were sent to the PMC downstairs

COMMENTS/REACTION
It was a fast proceeding. The parties already admitted that they cannot proceed
with the case because of the absence of one of the parties. It seems that it is one of
the usual reasons while the case is being reset because of the absence of one of the
parties. It shows if the party is willing to proceed with the case. Also the court now
mandates that they undergo before they can proceed to pre-trial proper. As the
court looks to declog the dockets by lessening the case which goes the full route

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CASE NO. 2
No. M-QZN-1400682-CV

- Special Civil Action (Summary) Unlawful Detainer

Erlyn Grace Melliza Laforteza, Plaintif

-versusLilia G. Laforteza and all persons claiming rights under

her. Defendant
Atty. Eugenia Borlas for the plaintif
No counsel of record for the defendant
Remarks

Preliminary Conference/ Pre-Trial Conference

OBSERVATION
This was the second case called for the day, the parties were present and pre-trial
proceeded. The parties, with the assistance of the clerk of court, submitted the
evidence to the court which included documents such as the land title of the
plaintif and the lease contract between the parties.
COMMENTS/REACTION
The court was able to conduct pre-trial proceedings. In the pre-trial proceedings, the
parties were prepared in the filing of their evidences. The Court was able to produce
to plan the conduct of the subsequent hearings and now they can plan ahead with
their respecvtive presentation before the court.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. M-QZN-14-4728-CV

-Summary: Damages
Luwalhati M. Barro Plaintif

-versusBella E. Galang. Defendant

Atty. Winnie Fred C. Ola for the plaintif
Atty. Jose Felipe V. Aravilla for the defendant
Remarks

Preliminary Conference/ Pre-Trial Conference

OBSERVATION
This was the third case of the day. However the parties were not present in the trial
court. The public prosecutor was constrained to move for a resetting
COMMENTS/REACTION
It is one of the sad realities of our legal system. The court being a passive body,
waits for persons who will prosecute hiscase before it. It cannot decide on its own as
there are rights that is to be protected. It cannot arbitrarily decide without evidence
and corollarily it cannot proceed without the presence of the parties,

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. M-QZN-14-5502-CV

- (Summary) Unlawful Detainer

Sps Robert V. Crisostomo amd Anna Carla G.
Crisostomo Plaintif
-versusKaren Rose Vallejo Bala, Defendant
Atty. Benjamin Vargas for the plaintif
Atty. Torencio C. Cabacungan for the defendant

Remarks

Preliminary Conference/ Pre-Trial Conference

OBSERVATION
Both parties are absent before the trail court but their respective counsels are
present. The counsels presented before the court a compromise agreement. On the
motion of the prosecution a judgement was rendered based on the compromise
agreement. Hence the case was dismissed.

COMMENTS/REACTION
Another mode of disposing of a case is the agreement of parties to settle the case
by them. The Court would now be relieved of the duty to hear the case as the
parties had agreed to not pursue with the case. A compromise agreement between
them would save them from the inconvenience of attending the hearing every now
and then, which would enable them to their lives normally.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. M-QZN-14-5709-CV

-Special Civi Action (Summary) ejectment

Jose Eduardo G. Acayan, Plaintif

-versusRamil Fabro, Raul Fabro, Floraly Pajuelas, Sarah Mahilum,

Paul Jarigidig, Emma Jarigdig, Jojo Luces, and all other
persons , Defendant
Atty. Ahmed Joseph D. Uy for the plaintif
No counsel of record for the defendant
Remarks

Preliminary Conference/ Pre-Trial Conference

OBSERVATION
Both parties are not present in the trial court. There was no appearance from both
parties since the start of the proceedings. As such the court was forced to
provisionally dismiss the case without prejudice.
COMMENTS/REACTION
The Court disposed the case provisionally because of the failure of the parties to
appear before the court for a long time. This is the prerogative of the court to
enable it to relieve itself of the case and remove it from their dockets.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. 41449

Sum of Money
Filipino savers Bank Inc., Plaintif
-versusManuel L. Chicano, Defendant
Atty. Robinson D, Avenida & Atty. Rowell G. Agustin for the
plaintif
Atty. Jeremy O. Panganiban & Atty Agatha Christie Roxas-Rafael
for the defendant

Remarks

Trial Witness Presentation

OBSERVATION
The witness was absent because of health reasons. The counsel moved for
postponement because of the absence of the witness. The prosecution did not
object to the motion of the witness.
COMMENTS/REACTION
Another one of the reasons why delays occur in Court proceedings is because of
unexpected delays such as this one. Its disappointing on our part as court
observers that we are not able to watch a full blown witness examination. It is the
responsibility of the parties to promptly inform the court about the appearance of
the witness so as to immediately remove them from the calendar of cases.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. M-QZN-14-03575-CV

(Summary) Forcible Entry with damages

Rhema International Livelihood Foundation Inc
Represented by Manuelito D. Traya and/or Roberto S.
Apduhan and Raul Agustino - Plaintif
-versusMayor Herbert Bautista, T. Palma and Marlow Jacutin,
NHA, Govt of QC, Armed police men and Joh Does
Claiming rights , Defendant
Atty. Engrasio M. Icasiano for the plaintif
Atty. Jeremy O. Panganiban & Atty Agatha Christie Roxas-Rafael
for the defendant

Remarks

Clarificatory hearing

OBSERVATION
Please include here the time of the hearing (start and end), and your
personal observation. You can also add some excerpt from books (para
may guide and para humaba, hahaha). Lets make at least 3-4 paragraphs
for this section but dont limit yourself to the suggested no. of paragraphs
if madami pa kayong masasabi.

COMMENTS/REACTION
Please include here everything na nakita niyo na commendable if meron or
kung may mga nakita kayong mali, or whatever na gusto niyo pang ilagay.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. 26937

- Damages
Dollar Transport Inc , Plaintif
-versusMa. Theresa Chavez, Antonio Chavez , Defendant
Atty. Cesario Buscano for the plaintif
Atty. Antonio Chavez for the defendant

Remarks

Clarificatrory Hearing

OBSERVATION
Please include here the time of the hearing (start and end), and your
personal observation. You can also add some excerpt from books (para
may guide and para humaba, hahaha). Lets make at least 3-4 paragraphs
for this section but dont limit yourself to the suggested no. of paragraphs
if madami pa kayong masasabi.

COMMENTS/REACTION
Please include here everything na nakita niyo na commendable if meron or
kung may mga nakita kayong mali, or whatever na gusto niyo pang ilagay.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. SC-15-5105

- Small Claims
Anthony Paredes, Plaintif
-versusAlfredo Shiela Magpale , Defendant

Remarks

Motion for issuance of writ of execution

OBSERVATION
The plaintif along with his counsel appeared before the court. They brought with
them the decision of the RTC with regards to their claim had attained finality. They
filed the written motion for the issuance of a writ of execution. The court, there
being no appearance from the other party, granted the motion.
COMMENTS/REACTION
The motion for execution is necessary for the recovery of the judgment award. The
Court immediately granted the motion since the Judgement of the RTC has attained
finality. The court of origin has the responsibility of efecting the execution of the
judgement. And it did just that by issuing the said motion for execution. It is said to
be the last phase of the legal poceedings even beyond the judgement.

METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT OF MANILA

BRANCH XLI (41)
Acting Presiding Judge: Hon. ANALIE B. OGA-BRUAL

Court Personnel:
ATTY. LORENZO R DATILES
Branch Clerk of Court
ARNO DEL ROSARIO
Stenographer
ANA LINDA VILLANUEVA Court Interpreter

CIVIL CASE
No. M-QZN-14-2326-CV

-Damages
Dollar Transport Inc, Plaintif

-versusVeolia water solutions & Technologi rep by Christopher P.

Andrada and Pioneer Insurance and Surety Corp ,
Defendant
Atty.Cesario E, Buscano for the plaintif
Atty Fermin T. Dorado for the defendant
Remarks

Judicial Dispute Resolution

OBSERVATION
Please include here the time of the hearing (start and end), and your
personal observation. You can also add some excerpt from books (para
may guide and para humaba, hahaha). Lets make at least 3-4 paragraphs
for this section but dont limit yourself to the suggested no. of paragraphs
if madami pa kayong masasabi.

COMMENTS/REACTION
Please include here everything na nakita niyo na commendable if meron or
kung may mga nakita kayong mali, or whatever na gusto niyo pang ilagay.