Facts:

• The Province of Biliran made a donation to the Supreme Court of the Philippines for establishing a Hall of Justice.
• The donation was formalized through a deed signed by Governor Danilo M. Parilla, authorized by Resolution No. 29, Series of 1999.
• The deed was acknowledged on April 8, 1999, before Notary Public Clemencio Sabitsana, Jr., and recorded as Document No. 465, Page No. 73, Book No. I, Series of 1999.
• The Supreme Court expressed gratitude for the donation and resolved to accept it.
• Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr. was authorized to sign the deed of acceptance on behalf of the Court.
• Copies of the resolution and deed of acceptance were to be sent to the Province of Biliran and relevant government departments.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court accepted the donation of land from the Province of Biliran for the Hall of Justice.
• This acceptance was viewed as a positive gesture that stre...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The decision to accept the donation was based on principles of public service and community support for the judiciary.
• The Court recognized the donation as a significant contribution to enhancing judicial facilities, serving the public interest.
• Accepting the donation reinforced the collaborative relationship betwe...continue reading