Union Bank filed two complaints against Eddie and Eliza Tamondong and a John Doe. Desi Tomas signed a Certification against Forum Shopping for the second complaint, stating she did not file any other complaints involving the same issue. However, she was charged with perjury for making false statements in the Certification. Tomas argued the case should be heard in Pasay City where the Certification was submitted, but the court in Makati City, where the Certification was notarized, asserted jurisdiction. The Supreme Court upheld Makati City as the proper venue, as the crime of perjury is committed when the affidavit is sworn to, which occurred in Makati City.
Union Bank filed two complaints against Eddie and Eliza Tamondong and a John Doe. Desi Tomas signed a Certification against Forum Shopping for the second complaint, stating she did not file …