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College of Law
LABOR LAW II
Second Semester S.Y. 2019-2020
COURSE OUTLINE
Reference: The Labor Code with Comments and Cases, Volume II, C.A. AZUCENA
1. AS TO NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT
a. Regular
i. Permanent
ii. Probationary
CASES:
● Cals Poultry Supply Corp. vs. Yap, G.R. No. 150660, July 30, 2002
● Alcira vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 149859, June 9, 2004
● Mitsubishi Motors Phils. Corp. vs. Chrysler Phils. Labor Union, G.R. No. 148738, June 29, 2004
● Robinsons Galleria/Robinsons Supermarket Corp. and/or Jess Manuel vs. Irene R. Ranchez, G.R. No.
177937, January 19, 2011.
● St. Paul College Quezon City, et al. vs. Remigio Michael A. Ancheta II and Cynthia A. Ancheta, G.R. No. 169905.
September 7, 2011
● Tamson’s Enterprises, Inc., et al. vs. Court of Appeals and Rosemarie L. Sy, G.R. No. 192881. November 16,
2011
● Manila Electric Company vs. Jan Carlo Gala, G.R. No. 191288. March 7, 2012
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012.
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012.
● Mylene Carvajal vs. Luzon Development Bank and/or Oscar Z. Ramirez. G.R. No. 186169, August 1, 2012.
● Atlanta Industries, Inc. and/or Robert Chan vs. Aprilito R. Sebolino, et al., G.R. No. 187320, January 26,
2011.
● Gregorio V. Tongko vs. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. and Renato A. Vergel de
Dios, G.R. No. 167622, January 25, 2011
b. Casual
CASE:
● Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Board of Directors and Reynaldo P. Martin v. Marie Jean C. Lapid, G.R. No.
191940. April 12, 2011
c. Project
CASE:
● Exodus International Construction Corporation, et al. v. Guillermo Biscocho, et al., G.R. No. 166109, February 23,
2011
● D.M. Consunji, Inc. and/or David M. Consunji vs. Estelito, G.R. No. 192514, April 18, 2012.
d. Seasonal
CASE:
● Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corporation and Cabati v. Acibo et. al., G.R. NO. 186439, JANUARY 15, 2014
e. Fixed Term
2. AS TO RANK
a. Managerial
b. Supervisory
c. Rank and File
3. Hospitals
CASES:
● UERMMMC-RDU v. The Hon.Undersecretary of Labor, Bienvenido Laguesma, et.al. G.R. Nos. 125425-26, 11.24.93
● Calamba Medical Center, Inc. v. NLRC, et.al., G.R. No. 176484, 11.25.08
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● Ramos vs. CA, G.R. No. 124354. April 11, 2002
● Professional Services, Inc. v. CA, G.R. No. 126297, February 02, 2010
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II. MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVE
A. CONCEPT
CASES:
● Bisig Manggagawa sa Tryco, et. al., vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 151309, 15 October 2008
● Manila Jockey Club Employees Labor Union-PTGWO v. Manila Jockey Club, Inc., G.R. No. 167760, 07 March 2007
● Capitol Medical Center v. Meris, G.R. No. 155098, 470 SCRA 125, 15 September 2005
C. LIMITATIONS
CASE:
● Philippine Airlines, Inc. v. NLRC, 225 SCRA 301
D. SCOPE
1. Hiring
CASE:
● Wiltshire File Co. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 82249, 193 SCRA 665
2. Promotion
CASE:
● Almodiel v. NLRC, 223 SCRA 341
3. Demotion / Suspension
CASE:
● Primo E. Caong, Jr., et al. vs. Avelino Regualos, G.R. No. 179428, January 26, 2011.
4. Transfer
CASES:
● PT&T vs.. Laplana, 199 SCRA 485
● Blue Diary Corp. v. NLRC, 314 SCRA 401
● Pharmacia & UPJOHN, Inc. v. Albayda, Jr., G.R. No. 172724, August 23, 2010
● Zafra et al. v. CA et al., 389 SCRA 200
● PT&T v. CA et al., G.R. No. 152057, 09.29.2003
● Philippine Industrial Security Agency Corp. v. Dapitan, 320 SCRA 124
● Consolidated Food Corp. v. NLRC, 315 SCRA 129
● Josephine Ruiz vs. Wendel Osaka Realty Corp., et al. G.R. No. 189082, July 11, 2012.
5. Dismissal
CASES:
● Farrol v. CA, 325 SCRA 311
● MANILA WATER COMPANY v. CARLITO DEL ROSARIO, G.R. No. 188747, January 29, 2014
● Salvador O. Mojar, et al. vs. Agro Commercial Security Service Agency, et al. G.R. No. 187188, June 27, 2012
● Philbag Industrial Manufacturing Corp. vs. Philbag Workers Union-Lakas at GabayngManggagawangNagkakaisa. G.R. No.
182486, June 20, 2012
7. Employment policies & Stipulations e.g. restrictive covenant clauses, non-competing clause & competitive employment ban, no spouse
employment policy
CASES:
● Star Paper v. Simbol, G.R. No. 164774, 487 SCRA 228, 04.12.2006
● Duncan Assn. of Detailamn –PGTWO v. Glaxo Wellcome Phils., G.R. No. 162994, 438 SCRA 343, 09.17.2004
● Armando Yrasuegui v. PAL, Inc., G.R. No. 168081, 10.17.2008
● Avon Cosmetics v. Leticia Luna, G.R. No. 153647, 12.20.2006
● St. Luke’s Medical Center Employees Union – AFW v. NLRC, G.R. No. 162053, 517 SCRA 677, 03.07.2007
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● Negros Slashers, Inc., Rodolfo C. Alvarez and Vicente Tan vs. Alvin L. Teng, G.R. No. 187122, February 22, 2012.
B. DEFINITIONS
CASE:
● Romeo Villaruel vs. Yeo Han Guan, doing business under the name and style Yuhans Enterprises, G.R. No. 169191, June 1, 2011
1. Actual Dismissal
2. Constructive Dismissal
CASES:
● The University of the Immaculate Conception, et al. vs. NLRC, et al., G.R. No. 181146, January 26, 2011.
● Nationwide Security and Allied Services, Inc. v. Ronald P. Valderama, G.R. No. 186614, February 23, 2011
● William Endeliseo Barroga vs. Data Center College of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 174158. June 27, 2011
● Nippon Housing Phil. Inc., et al. vs. Maiah Angela Leynes, G.R. No. 177816, August 3, 2011.
● Francis Bello, represented herein by his daughter and attorney-in-fact, Geraldine Bello-Ona vs. Bonifacio Security Services, Inc. and
Samuel Tomas, G.R. No. 188086, August 3, 2011.
● United Laboratories, Inc. vs.Jaime Domingo Substituted by his spouse Carmencita Punzalan Domingo, et al., G.R. No. 186209,
September 21, 2011
● Jonathan V. Morales vs. Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc., G.R. No. 174208, January 25, 2012.
C. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Substantive
a. Just Causes (Art. 296 [Art. 282])
b. Authorized Causes (Art. 297 [Art. 283])
SEE ALSO: Similarities and Distinctions between Just Causes and Authorized Causes
2. Procedural
a. Prior notice and hearing
b. 30-day prior notice
CASE:
● Robinsons Galleria/Robinsons Supermarket Corp. and/or Jess Manuel vs. Irene R. Ranchez, G.R. No. 177937, January 19,
2011.
D. TERMINATION BY EMPLOYER; Just causes for termination; (Art. 296 [Art. 282])
1. SERIOUS MISCONDUCT; Concept; Elements
CASES:
● Austria vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 124382, August 16, 1999
● PLDT vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 80609 August 23, 1988
● NLRC vs. Salgarino, G.R. No. 164376, July 31, 2006
● Llamas vs. Ocean Gateway, G.R. No. 179293, August 14, 2009
● Joeb M. Aliviado, et al. vs. Procter and Gamble Phils., Inc., et al., G.R. No. 160506, June 6, 2011.
● NormanYabut vs. Manila Electric Company and Manuel M. Lopez, G.R. No. 190436, January 16, 2012
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● James Ben L. Jerusalem v. Keppel Monte Bank, et al., G.R. No. 169564. April 6, 2011
● Elmer Lopez vs. Keppel Bank Philippines, Inc. et al., G.R. No. 176800. September 5, 2011
● Pamela Florentina P. Jumuad vs. Hi-Flyer Food, Inc. and/or Jesus R. Montemayor, G.R. No. 187887. September 7, 2011
● Joeb M. Aliviado, et al. vs. Procter and Gamble Phils., Inc., et al., G.R. No. 160506, June 6, 2011
● Grand Asian Shipping Lines Inc., Francisco and How Vs. Galvez et. al. G.R. No. 178184, January 29, 2014
● Lolita S. Concepcion vs. Minex Import Corporation/Minerama Corporation, et al., G.R. No. 153569, January 24, 2012
● Blue Sky Trading Company, Inc. et al. vs. Arlene P. Blas and Joseph D. Silvano, G.R. No. 190559. March 7, 2012
● Manila Electric Company (Meralco) vs. Ma. Luisa Beltran, G.R. No. 173774, January 30, 2012.
● Dolores T. Esguerra vs. Valle Verde Country Club, Inc. and Ernesto Villaluna. G.R. No. 173012, June 13, 2012.
● Manila Electric Company (Meralco) vs. Herminigildo H. Dejan. G.R. No. 194106, June 18, 2012
● Romeo E. Paulino vs. NLRC, Philippine Long Distance Co., Inc. G.R. No. 176184, June 13, 2012
● Vicente Villanueva, Jr. vs.. The National Labor Relations Commission, Third Division, Manila Electric Company, Manuel Lopez,
Chairman and CEO, and Francisco Collantes, Manager. G.R. No. 176893, June 13, 2012.
6. COMMISSION OF A CRIME OR OFFENSE AGAINST THE PERSON OF HIS EMPLOYER, IMMEDIATE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OR HIS DULY
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
7. ANALOGOUS CASES
a. Sexual Harrasment
CASES:
● Libres v. NLRC, G.R. No. 123737. May 28, 1999
● Villarama v. NLRC, G.R. No. 106341 September 2, 1994
● Veloso v. Caminade, July 8, 2004
● Aquino v. Acosta, April 2, 2002
● Paisto v. Mamento, October 1, 2003
b. Abandonment; Requisites
CASES:
● Agabon v. NLRC, November 17, 2004
● E.G. & I. Construction Corporation and Edsel Galeos v. Ananias P. Sato, et al., G.R. No. 182070, February 16, 2011
● Harpoon Marine Services, Inc., et al. v. Fernan H. Francisco, GR No. 167751, March 2, 2011.
● Alert Security and Investigation Agency, Inc., et al. vs. Saidali Pasawilan, et al., G.R. No. 182397. September 14, 2011
● Polyfoam-RGC International, Corporation and Precilla A. Gramaje vs. Edgardo Concepcion. G.R. No. 172349, June 13, 2012.
c. Conflict of Interest
CASES:
● GT Printers v. NLRC, G.R. No. 100749 April 24, 1992
● Duncan Assn. of Detailamn –PGTWO v. Glaxo Wellcome Phils., G.R. No. 162994, 438 SCRA 343, 09.17.2004
d. Attitude Problem
f. Drug Use
CASE:
● Roquero v. PAL, G.R. No. 152329, April 22, 2003
F. CLOSURE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND REDUCTION OF PERSONNEL; Authorized causes for termination (Art. 297 [Art.283]); 30-day Prior Notice Rule;
Procedure
b. REDUNDANCY; Concept
CASES:
● Wiltshire File Co., v. NLRC, G.R. No. 82249 February 7, 1991
● Coats Manila Bay vs. Ortega, G.R. No. 172628, February 13, 2009
● Asufrin vs. San Miguel Corporation, G.R. No. 156658. March 10, 2004
● Caltex vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 159641, October 15, 2007
● De Ocampo vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 101539 September 4, 1992
● Serrano vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 117040. January 27, 2000
● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381, February 9, 2011
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c. RETRENCHMENT; Criteria in selecting employees to be dismissed; Basic requirements of a valid retrenchment; Standards which justify
retrenchment
CASES:
● Alabang Country Club vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 157611, August 9, 2005
● Lopez Sugar Corporation vs. Federation of Free Workers, G.R. Nos. 75700-01, August 30, 1990
● Edge Apparel Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 121314, February 12, 1998
● Sebuguero vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 115394 September 27, 1995
● Plastimer Industrial Corporation and Teo Kee Bin v. Natalia C. Gopo, et al., G.R. No. 183390, February 16, 2011
● International Management Services/Marilyn C. Pascual vs. Roel P. Logarta, G.R. No. 163657, April 18, 2012
● International Management Services/Marilyn C. Pascual vs. Roel P. Logarta, G.R. No. 163657, April 18, 2012
● Waterfront Cebu City Hotel vs. Ma. Melanie P. Jimenez, et al. G.R. No. 174214, June 13, 2012.
● Legend Hotel [Manila], owned by Titatium Corporation, et al. vs. Hernani S. Realuyo, also known as Joey Roa. G.R. No. 153511, July
18, 2012.
● Digital telecommunications phil., inc. Vs. Digitel employees union, gr no. 184903, oct. 10, 2012
H. EFFECTS OF DISMISSAL
a. With just or authorized cause; Compliance with due process
CASES:
● Juliet G. Apacible vs. Multimed Industries, et al., G.R. No. 178903, May 30, 2011
● NormanYabut vs. Manila Electric Company and Manuel M. Lopez, G.R. No. 190436, January 16, 2011.
● Romeo A. Galang vs. Citiland Shaw Tower, Inc. and VirgilioBaldemor, G.R. No. 173291, February 8, 2012.
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012.
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012.
● Kakampi and its members, et al. v. Kingspoint Express and Logistic and/or Mary Ann Co, G.R. No. 194813, April 25, 2012.
● Cosmos Bottling Corp. vs. Wilson Fermin/Wilson Fermin vs. Cosmos Bottling Corp. and Cecilia Bautista. G.R. No. 193676 & G.R. No.
194303. June 20, 2012.
● Alex Q. Naranjo, et al. vs. Biomedica Health Care, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 193789. September 19, 2012.
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● Agabon v. NLRC, G.R. No. 158693, November 17, 2004
● Jaka Food Processing vs. Pacot, 2005, G.R. No. 151378. March 28, 2005
● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381, February 9, 2011
● Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Board of Directors and Reynaldo P. Martin v. Marie Jean C. Lapid, G.R. No. 191940. April 12,
2011
● Lolita S. Concepcion vs. Minex Import Corporation/Minerama Corporation, et al., G.R. No. 153569, January 24, 2012.
● Skippers United Pacific, Inc. and Skippers Maritime Services, Inc. Ltd. vs. Nathaniel Doza, et al., G.R. No. 175558. February 8, 2012
● Sebastian F. Oasay, Jr. vs. Palacio del Gobernador Condominium Corporation and Omar T. Cruz, G.R. No. 194306, February 6, 2012.
● Lynvil Fishing Enterprises, Inc. vs. Andres G. Ariola, et al., G.R. No. 181974, February 1, 2012.
● Norkis Distribution, Inc., et al. vs. Delfin S. Descallar, G.R. No. 185255. March 14, 2012
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012.
● Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Employee Labor Union and Sandy T. Vallota vs. NLRC, Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Inc.,
and/or Jocelyn Retizos. G.R. No. 185335, June 13, 2012
K. PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION
SEE: DOLE Department Order No. 9, Series of 1997
CASES:
● Soriano v. NLRC, 155 SCRA 124
● Manila Pavilion Hotel, etc. vs. Henry Delada, G.R. No. 189947, January 25, 2012.
A. REQUIREMENTS (Art. 298 [Art. 284]); SEE ALSO: Implementing Rules and Regulations
CASES:
● Sy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 142293 February 27, 2003
● Alexander B. Gatus vs. Social Security System, G.R. No. 174725, January 26, 2011.
● Romeo Villaruel vs. Yeo Han Guan, doing business under the name and style Yuhans Enterprises, G.R. No. 169191, June 1, 2011
CASES:
● Wilfredo Y. Antiquina v. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Master bulk Pte., Ltd., G.R. No. 168922. April 13, 2011
● Coastal Safeway Marine Services vs. Esguerra, G.R. No. 185352, August 10, 2011.
● Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, et al. vs. Oberto S. Lobusta, G.R. No. 177578, January 25, 2012
● Philasia Shipping Agency Corporation, et al. vs. Andres G. Toma cruz. G.R. No. 181180, August 15, 2012.
● Jessie V. David, represented by his wife, Ma. Theresa S. David, and children, Katherine and Kristina David vs. OSG Ship management
● Manila, Inc. and/or Michaelmar Shipping Services. G.R. No. 197205. September 26, 2012.
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VII. PRESCRIPTION OF CLAIMS
A. CLAIM FOR ILLEGAL DISMISSAL (Art. 1146, New Civil Code)
B. MONEY CLAIMS (Art. 291, LC)
CASES:
● INC. SHIPMANAGEMENT, INC., CAPTAIN SIGFREDO E. MONTERROYO AND/OR INTERORIENT NAVIGATION LIMITED v. ALEXANDER L.
MORADAS, G.R. No. 178564, January 15, 2014
● ALPHA SHIP MANAGEMENT CORPORATION/JUNEL M CHAN and/or CHUO-KAIUN COMPANY, LIMITED v. ELEOSIS V. CALO, G.R. No.
192034, January 13, 2014
m. Appeal Procedure (Art.223);Appeal fee & Posting of bond; Frivolous or Dilatory Appeals;
SEE ALSO: NLRC En Banc Res. No. 08-07, series of 2007 effective June 24, 2007 New Schedule of Legal Fees
CASES:
● Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation vs. Cayetano PACANa III, et al, G.R. No. 171673, May 30, 2011.
● Miguel Dela Pena Barairo vs. Office of the President and MST Marine Services (Phils.) Inc., G.R. No. 189314. June 15, 2011.
● University Plansvs. Belinda P. Solano, et al., G.R. No. 170416, June 22, 2011
● Marticio Semblante and Dubrick Pilar vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 196426. August 15, 2011.
o. Finality of NLRC & Labor Arbiter’s decision & Execution of monetary judgment (SEE: NLRC Manual on Execution of Judgment); Pre-execution
conference; Quashal of writ of execution & third party claims
CASES:
● Paquito v. Ando v. Andresito Y. Campo, et al., G.R. No. 184007
● Filipinas Palmoil Processing, Inc. and Dennis T. Villareal v. Joel P. Dejapa, represented by his Attorney-in-Fact Myrna Manzano, G.R. No.
167332, February 7, 2011
● Pfizer, Inc., et al. v. Geraldine Velasco, G.R. No. 177467, March 9, 2011.
● Antonio B. Salenga, et al. vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 174941, Feb 1, 2012
● Estate of Nelson R. Dulay, represented by his wife Meddiry Jane P. Dulay vs. AboitizJebsen Maritime, Inc. and General Charterers, Inc. G.R.
No. 172642, June 13, 2012.
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p. Special Civil Action (Rule 65, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure);Petition for Review;(Rule 43 & Rule 45, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure); Reglementary
periods
CASES:
● Wilfredo Y. Antiquina v. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Masterbulk Pte., Ltd., G.R. No. 168922. April 13, 2011
● Atok Big Wedge Company, Inc. vs. Jesus P. Gison, G.R. No. 169510, August 8, 2011.
g. Registration of Union, and purpose; Jurisdiction and procedure; Juridical personality (Arts. 234 to 240, as amended); two fold procedure in creating a
chapter or local
h. Rights of legitimate labor organization (Arts. 242, as amended & 277)
i. Rights and Duties of union members & non-union members (Art. 241); Election of Union Officers
j. Check-off Provision (Art. 113 (b))
k. Disaffiliation: members & union
CASE:
● Cirtek Employees Labor Union-Federation of Free workers vs. Cirtek Electronics, Inc., G.R. No. 190515. June 6, 2011.
e. Duty to bargain with or without a CBA (Arts. 250 to 253);Four forms of violation of duty to bargain
f. Right to Collective Bargaining; Single enterprise bargaining or decentralized bargaining & Multi-employer bargaining (DO No. 40-03) & Industry-
wide bargaining
g. When to bargain
h. Contents of CBA: grievance machinery (Art. 260) & Union Security Clause; Sec. 49, Art.6, IRR of RA 9165 (drug free workplace);Mandatory subject of
bargaining; Impasse; Boulwarism
CASE:
● Bank of the Philippine Islands vs. BPI Employees Union-Davao Chapter-Federation of Unions in BPI Unibank, G.R. No. 164301. October 19,
2011
i. Ratification of CBA, when and when not needed & registration of CBA
j. Term of CBA: representation aspect; All other provisions (Art. 253-A) &
Renegotiation of CBA/Retroactivity
CASE:
● General Milling Corporation-Independent Labor Union [GMC-ILU] vs. General Milling Corporation/General Milling Corporation vs.General
Milling Corporation-Independent Labor Union [GMC-ILU], et al., G.R. Nos. 183122/183889, June 15, 2011.
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l. Right to policy and decision making process (Art.255)
m. Right to engage in peaceful concerted activities (Art. 263)
n. Forms of concerted activities
o. Strike & Lock-out; Basis: Constitutional/ Statutory
p. Kinds and forms of Strike: Categories of illegal strike
CASES:
● Magdala Multipurpose & Livelihood, et al. vs. KMLMS, et al., G.R. No. 191138-39. October 19, 2011
● VISAYAS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (VCMC), Formerly known as METRO CEBU COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (MCCH) v. ERMA YBALLE,
NELIA ANGEL, ELEUTERIA CORTEZ and EVELYN ONG, G.R. No. 196156, January 15, 2014
● C. Alcantara& Sons, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al./Nagkahiusang Mamumuosa Alsons-SPFL, et al. vs. C. Alcantara& Sons, Inc., et
al./Nagkahiusang Mamumuosa Alsons-SPFL, et al. vs. C. Alcantara& Sons, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 155109/G.R. No. 155135/G.R. No. 179220.
March 14, 2012
CASES:
● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381, February 9, 2011
● Park Hotel, et al. vs. Manolo Soriano, et al. G.R. No. 171118. September 10, 2012.
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