Readmission to the Bar

Macarrubo vs. Atty. Macarrubo A.C. No. 6148, 27 February 2004

Facts: A disbarment complaint was filed against Atty. Edmundo Macarrubo who had a subsisting marriage with Helen Esparza (with whom he had two children) before he entered into a second marriage with Florence Macarrubo (with whom he also had two children), herein Complainant. It was further averred that Atty. Macarrubo also entered into a thirdContinue reading “Macarrubo vs. Atty. Macarrubo A.C. No. 6148, 27 February 2004”

Reyes v. Vitan A.C. No. 5835, 28 July 2009

Facts: In 2004 to 2007, four administrative cases were filed against Atty. Jeremias Vitan, in each of which he was found guilty and meted the penalty of suspension from the practice of law. In 2009, Atty. Vitan filed a petition praying that he be reinstated as a member of the Philippine Bar and be allowedContinue reading “Reyes v. Vitan A.C. No. 5835, 28 July 2009”