Consolidated in this case: 0104
Title: RP vs. Alfredo T. Romualdez et al.
Respondents: Alredo (Bejo) T. Romualdez, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Imelda R. Marcos, Arturo Pacificador, Anthony P. Lee, Severino de la Cruz, Dioscoro Papa, Antonio M. Ezpeleta, Jose Francisco, Emilio T. Yap, Manuel S. Mendoza, Hilario M. Ruiz, Jose P. Fernandez, Edward T. Marcelo, Constante L Farifias, Teodoro Pefia, Mario Reyes, Jose Marcelo, Jr.,Enrique Razon, Gregorio L. Lim, Geronimo Velasco, Angel C. Cruz, Rolando J. Geotina, Charles P. Lee, Amorsolo Mendoza, Tomas Aguirre, Anthony Aguirre, Ramon J. Alegre, Gabriel Llamas, Ildefonso S. Abancio, Olympia Bermudez, Benito P. Cuesta, Frank Max P. Martinez, Arturo Bayaya, Felipe Basallo, Gorgonio Macariola, Jesus Tupalar, Mariano Balgua, Elsa de Guzman, Orlando P. Paciencia, Hilaria Caluag, Joselito Manat, Jose D. Campos, Jr., Fe Certezo, Cecilio Redona, Ernesto Anza, Eleonor E. Malabonga, Walter Scott P. Martinez, Ceres E. Manat.
Court: Sandiganbayan
Nature of the case: Reconveyance, Reversion, Accounting and Damages
Date filed: 07/22/87
Summary of Complaint: The Second Motion to Dismiss by Alfredo Romualdez filed on 4 December 1997 was denied by the Sandiganbayan in a Resolution dated 15 September 2014. RP filed a Partial Reconsideration. Romualdez has yet to file his Answer.
RP’s Motion to Declare Defendant Alfredo Romualdez in Default, and allow the Republic to present evidence ex-parte, and Motion to Dismiss filed by Jose Marcelo, Jr. are pending resolution by the Sandiganbayan.
In the meantime, defendant Edward Marcelo died on 3 July 2009.
Proceso Maligalig, former President and government nominee to the BASECO Board, filed a Four Fold Motion to Intervene Re: as Stockholder, Limited and Specific Only to PCGG and BASECO Board’s Contemptuous and Criminal Acts; To correct the Falsified GIS and FS of BASECO; to Hold the BASECO in Contempt; and to Charge the BASECO Board with Falsification, Use of Falsified Document and other Appropriate Criminal Complaints.
RP filed its comment/opposition on 29 September 2017.
The Court DENIED the Four Fold Motion to Intervene Re: As stockholder, Limited and Specific Only to PCGG and BASECO Board’s Contempuous and Criminal Acts, To Correct the Falsified GIS and FS of BASECO .
The Heirs of Edward T. Marcel filed a Pre-Trial Brief dated December 28, 2017.
Republic finished pre-marking of evidence last June 19, 2018. Defendants are set to present evidence for pre-marking on August 14, 2018.
Counsel for Defendant Proceso L. Maligalig filed Entry of Appearance date 11 July 2018. Court ordered to furnish him copies of all pleadings, orders, summons and any other documents relevant to the case at his office address at LEGAL ACCESS LAW OFFICES, Unit A-1, 6/F CyberOne Bldg., 11 Eastwood Ave., Eastwood City Cyberpark, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Libis, QC 1110.
In a Resolution dated 25 July 2018, acting on the Motion for Substitution of Party dated 28 March 2018 filed by counsel for defendant Emilio T. Yap and the Manifestation dated 10 May 2018 filed by plaintiff Republic interposing no objection to said motion, the Court GRANTED the motion and ORDERED the heirs of defendant Emilio T. Yap, namely Basilio C. Yap, Benjamin C. Yap, Rosalinda Yap-Gaw, Emilio C. Yap III and Enrique Y. Yap, Jr., to personally appear before the Court within 30 days from notice to formally substitute for deceased Emilio T. Yap as defendants in the case, pursuant to Section 16, Rule 3 of the Rules of Court. Counsel for defendant Emilio T. Yap was directed to inform the Court of the respective addresses of the heirs of defendant Emilio T. Yap within 5 days from notice. Heirs of Yap have duly complied with the said Order.
In the Minutes held on September 27, 2018, the Court granted RP’s Motion for Partial Reconsideration and PARTIALLY reconsiders AND sets aside ITS Resolution dated 15 September 2014. The Court DECLARES def. Alfredo T. Romualdez in default and ALLOWS plaintiff to present its evidence ex parte. The Court also DENIES his Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer and his Motion thereon contained in his Comment/Opposition
A Pre Trial Brief dated March 25, 2019 was filed by Basilio C. Yap, Benjamin C. Yap, Rosalinda Yap-Gaw, Emilio C. Yap III and Enrique Y. Yap, Jr.
Status: Initial Stages
Date Entered Status : 02/22/87
Remarks: Romualdez’ Second Motion to Dismiss was denied by the Sandiganbayan on 15 September 2014. RP filed for Partial Reconsideration. Romualdez has yet to file his Answer.