G.R. No. 197722 - JOCELYN MODOMO AND DR. ROMY MODOMO, VS. SPOUSES MOISES P. LAYUG, JR. AND FELISARIN* E. LAYUG; MOISES P. LAYUG, JR., SUBSTITUTED BY HIS HEIRS, NAMELY: HIS WIFE, FELISARIN E. LAYUG, AND CHILDREN, MA. CELESTE LAYUG CO, EUGENE ESPINOSA LAYUG, FRANCIS ESPINOSA LAYUG AND SHERYL ESPINOSA

Ruling

WHEREFORE , the [MeTC] renders judgment ordering [Spouses Modomo] to immediately surrender the peaceful possession of the leased property with improvements thereon located at No. 1038 A.P. Reyes Street corner Cristobal Street, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City. [Spouses Modomo] are likewise ordered to pay [Spouses Layug] the amount of Php3,119,200.00 as rental arrearages. The amount of Php208,725.00 per month as payment for the reasonable use and occupation of the property [is also imposed], computed from July 23, 2008 until [Spouses Modomo] actually [vacate] the premises. [Spouses Modomo] are also ordered to pay [Spouses Layug] Php10,000.00 as attorney's fees. Costs against [Spouses Modomo]. The [MeTC] DISMISSES the counterclaim filed by [Spouses Modomo]. So Ordered.