G.R. No. 175098 - ISMAEL V. CRISOSTOMO, VS. MARTIN P. VICTORIA.

Ruling

WHEREFORE , the Petition for Review on Certiorari is GRANTED . The assailed Decision dated July 31, 2006 and the assailed Resolution dated October 20, 2006 of the Court of Appeals Eighth Division in CA-G.R. SP No. 94107, which recognized respondent Martin P. Victoria as the bona fide tenant of the disputed portion, are REVERSED and SET ASIDE . The July 4, 2005 Decision and March 17, 2006 Resolution of the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board are REINSTATED . Respondent Martin P. Victoria and all those claiming rights under him are ordered to vacate and surrender possession of the disputed portion to petitioner Ismael V. Crisostomo. SO ORDERED.