DISMISSALS:

    an unqualified order is deemed to be a dismissal with prejudice. in other words, Dismissals of actions (under Section 3, rule 17 of the rules of court) which do not expressly state whether they are with or without prejudice are held to be with prejudice. (Shimizu Philippines Contractors, Inc., vs.Mrs. Leticia B. Magsalin et al., G.R. No. 170026, June 20, 2012, BRION, J.).