RTC Branch 72, Lapu-Lapu City

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

Our courtesy call on the newly appointed Jail Superintendent of the Lapu-Lapu City Jail–Male Dormitory, JSUPT Josephus B. Jelianggao during our quarterly jail visit.

18/09/2026

Warmest congratulations to our former Clerk III (in charge of criminal cases), Mr. Alan John Pogoy, on his recent promotion by the Supreme Court to the position of Court Sheriff IV of RTC Branch 72, Lapu-Lapu City!

Sheriff Alan John has been a valued member of our Branch, and we are truly happy to see him take on this new responsibility and continue his service to the Judiciary.

Congratulations, Sheriff Alan John! We are very proud of you and wish you continued success in your new position.

Our heartfelt congratulations as well to your very proud father, Mr. Alan A. Pogoy, who shares in this wonderful milestone.

We likewise extend our sincere appreciation to Judge Ronald C. Tolentino (“Judge T”) for administering the Oath of Office.

Congratulations once again, Sheriff Alan John! May you continue to serve with integrity, dedication, and commitment to the administration of justice. ⚖️👏 — Your RTC Branch 72 Family

11/09/2026

Panelists, lecturers, and participants (Judges, Branch Clerks of Court & Legal Researchers of Lapu-Lapu City & Mandaue City)) during the last day of the Gender-Sensitivity Training for the Judiciary conducted on September 10, 2026 at Bai Hotel.

11/09/2026

Late birthday celebration for our Court Utility Worker & early birthday celebration for our Branch Clerk of Court and Court Interpreter, who will both celebrate their birthdays this coming Sunday. Happy Birthday, Atty. Golda, Laarni, & Rose! May God bless you abundantly. Thank you for the sumptuous lunch!

30/08/2026

Q: In a special proceeding, like the Probate of a Will, if no oppositor appeared during the initial hearing, can the court issue an order of general default (which is a common practice in special proceedings)?

A: No. In the case of Racca v. Echague, G.R. No. 237133, January 20, 2021, the Court held that on Order of General Default does not apply in probate proceedings. A careful reading of Sec. 3, Rule 9 of the Rules of Court (on declaration of default) reveals that an order of default avails only in litigious proceedings. Thus, it cannot be validly issued in a special proceeding such as the probate of a will.

05/08/2026

Blessing of our new courtroom and Judge’s Chambers with advance birthday celebration.

04/08/2026

The said case of People v. Neil Albis, GR No. 266701, July 8, 2026 reiterates the ruling in People v. Gerald Flores, et al., G.R. No. 262686, October 11, 2023, which first required proof of the identity and credentials of the insulating witnesses in drug operations. The July 2026 ruling in the Albis case applied the ruling in People vs. Flores even if the search warrant in Albis was implemented 9 years before the promulgation of the Flores ruling and even if the issue on the lack of proof of identity and credentials of the insulating witnesses was not raised before the trial court and raised for the first time on appeal.

31/07/2026

With Deputy Court Administrator for Regional Services, Hon. Rainelda H. Estacio-Montesa.