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1.    THE APPLICABLE LAWS 1
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2.    BASIC PRINCIPLES 1
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CASES:
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1.    Lu vs. Enopia, GR No. 197899, March 6, 2017 2
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2.    Reyes et al., vs. Doctolero, et al., GR No. 185597, August 2, ------------------------------
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3.    The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines ------------------------------

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et al vs. DOLE, et a., GR No. 202275, July 17, 2018, En Banc -

4.    Council of Teachers & Staff of Colleges & Universities of the Phils. ------------------------------
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vs. Sec. of Education, et al., GR No. 216930, October 9, 2018 -
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5.    Apelanio vs. Arcanys, Inc. GR No. 227098, November 14, 2018 5
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6.    Dr. Loreche-Amit vs. Cagayan de Oro Medical Center, GR No. ------------------------------
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7.    Fernandez vs. Kalookan SlaughterHouse Inc., GR No. 225075, June ------------------------------
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3.    RIGHT TO HIRE 9
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4.    WAGES & WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT 9
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5.    VIOLATION OF WAGE ORDERS 9
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6.    WAGE ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY 9
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7.    WAGE PROTECTION PROVISION & PROHIBITION REGARDING ------------------------------

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8.    PAYMENT OF WAGES 9
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9.    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 9
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10.  MINIMUM LABOR STANDARD BENEFITS 9
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CASES:

1.    Soriano et al., vs. Secretary of Finance, G.R. Nos. 184450, 184508, ------------------------------
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2.    Dela Salle Araneta University vs. Bernardo, GR No. 190809,

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3.    Abuda et al., vs. L. Natividad Poultry Farms, GR No. 200712, July 4, ------------------------------
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4.    Societe Internationale De Telecommunications vs. Hulinganga, GR ------------------------------
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5.    CCBPI vs. Iloilo Coca-Cola Plant Employees Union, GR No. 195297, ------------------------------
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December 5, 2018 -

6.    Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils Inc., vs. CCBPI Sta. Rosa Plant Employees ------------------------------
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Union, GR No. 197494, March 25, 2019 -

7.    Pablico et al., vs. Cerno/Master Pab Resto Bar, GR No. 227200,
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June 14
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10, 2019
8.    Department of Labor & Employement vs. Kentex Manufacturing ------------------------------
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Corp., GR No. 253781, July 8, 2019 -

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11.  OTHER SPECIAL BENEFITS 17
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CASES:
1.    Dela Salle Araneta University vs. Bernardo, GR No. 190908,
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February 17
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13, 2017
2.    Catotocan vs. Lourdes School of Quezon City Gr No. 213486, April
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26, 18
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2017, citing 1996 Pantranco North Express
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3.    Philippine Airlines vs. Hassaram, GR. No. 217730, June 5, 2017 19
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4.    Laya vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 205813, January 10, 2018, En ------------------------------
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5.    Maria De Leon Transportation Inc., et al., vs. Macuray, GR No. ------------------------------
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214940, June 6, 2018 -

6.    The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines et al vs. ------------------------------
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DOLE, et a., GR No. 202275, July 17, 2018, En Banc -

7.    Barroga vs. Quezon Colleges of North, GR No. 235572, December

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5, 23
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2018

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12.  RIGHT TO SERCURITY OF TENURE 23
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CASES:
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1.    E. Ganzon Inc. vs. Ando, Jr. GR No. 214183, Feb. 20, 2017 23
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2.    Herma Shipyard Inc. vs. Oliveros, et al., GR No. 208936, April 17, ------------------------------
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2017, citing ALU-TUCP -

3.    University of Sto. Tomas vs. Samahang Manggagawa ng UST, GR

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No. 24
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184262, April 24, 2017
4.    Innodata Knowledge Services vs. Inting et al., GR No. 211892, ------------------------------
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5.    Expedition Construction Corp., vs. Africa, GR No. 228671,
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December 26
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14, 2017
6.    Umali vs. Hobbywing Solutions Inc., GR No. 221356, March 14, ------------------------------ 27
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7.    Son et al., vs. University of Sto. Tomas, GR No. 211273, April 18, ------------------------------
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8.    Geraldo vs. The Bill Sender Corp., GR No. 222219, October 3, 2018 28
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9.    Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corp., vs. Nagkahiusang Mamumuo
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sa 28
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Ursumco-NFL, GR No. 224558, Novebmer 28, 2018

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13.  MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVE 30
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CASES:

1.    Chateau Royale Sports & Country Club vs. Balba, et al., GR No. ------------------------------
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2.    Diwa Asia Publishing et al., vs. De Leon, GR No. 203587, August
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2018

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14.  TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 33
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CASES:
1.    Wesleyan University Philippines vs. Maglaya Sr., GR No. 212774, ------------------------------
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2.    Maula vs. Ximex Delivery Express GR No. 207838, January 25, ------------------------------
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2017 -
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3.    Sumifru Corp., vs. Baya, GR No. 188269, April 17, 2017 34
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4.    Manggagawa ng Komunikasyon sa Pilipinas vs. Phil Long Distance ------------------------------
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telephone Company Inc., Gr No. 190389, April 19, 2017 -
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5.    Javines vs. Xlibris, GR No. 214301, June 7, 2017 35
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6.    Bravo vs. Urios College, GR No. 198066, June 7, 2017 36
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7.    Panaligan vs. Phyvita Enterprises GR No. 202086, June 21, 2017 37
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8.    Claudia Kitchen Inc. vs. Tanguin GR No. 221096, June 28, 2017 38
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9.    Arco Aluminum Inc. vs. Pinon, Jr. GR No. 2158741, July 5, 2017 38
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10.  Sterling Paper Products Enterprises vs. KMM-Katipunan, GR No. ------------------------------

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11.  Distribution & Control Products Inc. vs. Santos, GR No. 212616,
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July 40
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10, 2017
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12.  Valmores vs. Dr. Achacoso, GR No. 217453, July 19, 2017 41
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13.  Cosue vs. Ferritz Integrated Development Corp., GR No. 230664,
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July 43
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24, 2017

14.  Alaska Milk Corp.,/Estate of Wilfred Uytengsu, GR No. 228412 & ------------------------------
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15.  Evic Human Resource Management Inc. vs. Panahon, GR No. ------------------------------ 46
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16.  Read-Rite Phils vs. Francisco, et al., GR No. 195457, August 16, ------------------------------
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17.  Transglobal Maritime Agency vs. Chua, GR No. 222430, August 30, ------------------------------
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18.  Aluag vs. BIR Multi-Purpose cooperative, GR No. 228499,
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December 48
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6, 2017
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19.  Mehitabel Inc., vs. Alcuizar, GR No. 228701-02, December 13, 2017 49
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20.  Philippine Pan Asia Carriers Corp., vs. Pelayo, GR No. 212003, ------------------------------
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February 28, 2018 -

21.  Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Phils., vs. Phil.
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Airlines Inc., GR No. 178083, March 13, 2018, En Banc, Reversing 50
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July 22, 2018 and October 2, 2009 Decisions

22.  La Consolacion College of Manila, et al., vs. Pascua, GR No.

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214744, 52
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March 14, 2018
23.  University of East vs. Masangkay, et al., GR No. 226727, April 15, ------------------------------
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24.  Son et al., vs. University of Sto. Tomas, et al., GR No. 211273,
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April 54
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18, 2018
25.  Maria Del Leon Transportation vs. Macuray, GR No. 214940, June
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6, 54
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2018
26.  Lingat vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils, Inc. GR No. 205688, July 4, ------------------------------
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27.  Mamaril vs. Red System Company, GR No. 229920, July 4, 2018 57
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28.  Acosta vs. Matiere SAS, GR No. 232870, June 3, 2019 59
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29.  Gaite vs. Filipino Society of Composers et al., GR No. 219324,
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August 60
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8, 2018
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30.  Apelanio vs. Arcanys, Inc., GR No. 227098, Novebmer 14, 2018 62
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31.  Union School International et al., vs. Dagdaag, GR No. 234186, ------------------------------
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15.  SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS 65
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CASES:
1.    Spectrum Security Services Inc, vs. Grave et al., GR No. 196650, ------------------------------
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2.    Ibon vs. Genghis Khan Security Services Inc. GR No. 221085, June ------------------------------
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16.  DISEASE AS GROUND FOR TERMINATION 67
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17.  OTHER CAUSES OF SEVERANCE OF EMPLOYMENT RELATION 67
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1.    Catotocan vs. Lourdes School of Quezon City Gr No. 213486, April
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26, 67
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2017, citing 1996 Pantranco North Express
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2.    Philippine Airlines vs. Hassaram, GR. No. 217730, June 5, 2017 67
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3.    Laya vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 205813, January 10, 2018, En ------------------------------
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4.    Del Rio vs. DPO Phils., GR No. 211525, December 10, 2018 69
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18.  PRESCRIPTION OF CLAIMS 70
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19.  JURISDICTION OF THE LABOR ARBITER 70
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CASES:
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1.    Cacho et al., vs. Balagtas, GR No. 202974, February 7, 2018 70
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2.    Philippine Airlines Inc., vs. Airline Pilots Association of the Phils., et ------------------------------
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3.    Ellao y Dela vega vs. Batangas Electric Cooperative Inc., GR No. ------------------------------
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20.  2011 NLRC RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE NLRC 72
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CASES:
1.    C.I.C.M Mission Seminaries School of Theology Inc. vs. Perez, GR
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No. 72
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220506, January 18, 2017
2.    Turks Shawarma Company vs. Pajaron, et al., GR No. 207156, ------------------------------
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3.    Dutch Movers Inc. vs. Lequin, et al., GR No. 210032, April 25, 2017 73
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4.    Doble, Jr. vs. ABB Inc. GR No. 215627, June 5, 2017 73
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5.    Philtranco Services Enterprises Inc. vs. Cual, et al., GR No. 207684, ------------------------------
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6.    Genpact Services Inc. vs. Santos-Falceso, GR No. 227695, July 31, ------------------------------
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7.    Jolo’s Kiddie Carts vs. Caballa, GR No. 230682, November 29, ------------------------------
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8.    Bugaoisan vs. Owi Group et al., GR No. 226208, February 7, 2018 77
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9.    Gabriel vs. Petron Corp. et al., GR No. 194575, April 11, 2018 78
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10.  Malcaba et al., vs. Prohealth Pharma Phils., GR No. 209085, June
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6, 78
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2018
11.  Consolidated Distillers of far East vs. Zaragosa, GR No. 229302,
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June 79
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20, 2018
12.  Maricalum mining Corp., vs. Florentino et al, GR No. 221831, July
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23, 79
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13.  Pacios et al., vs. Tabanag Walang Hagdanan, GR No. 229579, ------------------------------ 80
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21.  RIGHT TO SELF-ORGANIZATION 82
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22.  RIGHTS OF LEGITIMATE LABOR ORGANIZATION 82
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CASES:
1.    Asian Institute of Management vs. Asian Institute of Management ------------------------------
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Faculty Association, GR No. 207971, January 23, 2017 -

2.    Sumifru (Phils) Corp vs. Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Suyapa Farm. ------------------------------
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GR No. 202091, June 7, 2017 -

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3.    United Polyresins, Inc. vs. Pinuela, GR No. 209555, July 31, 2017 84
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4.    Hongkong Bank Independent Labor Union vs. Hongkong and ------------------------------
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5.    Societe Internationale De Telecommunications vs. Hulinganga, GR ------------------------------
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No. 215504, August 20, 2018 -

23.  REVISED GUIDELINES OF THE NCMB FOR THE CONDUCT OF ------------------------------

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1.    Guagua National Colleges Vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 188493, ------------------------------
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24.  UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE 88
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25.  OTHER IMPORTANCE LABOR PROVISIONS 88
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A.    CONTRACTING ARRANGEMENT
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1.    Nestle Philippines Inc. vs. Puedan, Jr. GR No. 220617, January 30, ------------------------------
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2.    Valencia vs. Classique Vinyl Products Corp., GR No. 206390,
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January 90
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30, 2017
3.    Mago et al., vs. Sunpower Manufacturing Ltd., GR No. 210961, ------------------------------
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4.    Abuda et al., vs. L. Natividad Poultry Farms, GR No. 200712, July 4, ------------------------------
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5.    Phil. Pizza Inc., vs. Porras, GR No. 230030, August 29, 2018 91
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6.    Lingnam Restaurant vs. Skills & Talent Employment, GR 2146671, ------------------------------
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7.    Superior Maintenance Services vs. Bermeo, GR No. 203185, ------------------------------
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B.    WORKER’S PREFERENCE 96
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C.    ATTORNEY’S FEES & APPEARANCE OF LAWYERS ------------------------------ 96

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26.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 96
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A.    SPECIAL TYPES OF WORKERS 96
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B.    EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN 96
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C.    EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN 96
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D.    EMPLOYMENT OF HOUSEHELPER 96
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1.    Atienza vs. Saluta, GR No. 233413, June 17, 2019 96
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E.     EMPLOYMENT OF HOMEWORKERS 96
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F.     EMPLOYMENT OF NON-RESIDENT ALIENS 96
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G.    EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS & WORKING SCHOLAR 96
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H.    EMPLOYMENT OF ACADEMIC/NON-ACADEMIC PERSONNEL IN

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PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL 96
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I.     MEDICAL, DENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY 96
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J.     MIGRANT WORKER’S ACT/RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT 96
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2.    Dagasdas vs. Grand Placement & General Services Corp. GR No. ------------------------------
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3.    Princess Talent Center Production Inc., et vs. Masagca, GR No. ------------------------------
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4.    Augustin International Center vs. Bartolome, GR No. 226578,

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January 97
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5.    Aldovino et al. vs. Gold & Green Manpower Management & ------------------------------
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27.  SOCIAL LEGISLATION 100
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2.    Rodrin vs. GSIS et al., G.R. No. 162837, July 28, 2008 101
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3.    GSIS vs. Casco, G.R. No. 173430, July 28, 2008 102
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4.    SSS vs. Delos Santos, GR No. 164790, Aug 29, 2008, citing Aguas ------------------------------
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5.    Becmen Service Exporter and Promotion Inc. vs. Cuaresma, GR No. ------------------------------
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6.    GSIS vs. De Castro, GR No. 185035, July 15, 2009 105
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7.    Sto. Tomas vs. Salac, GR No. 152642, Nov. 13, 2012, En Banc 105
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8.    Great Southern Maritime Service Corp., et al., vs. Surigao, GR No.
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183646, Sept. 18, 2009, citing 2009 Becmen Service Exporter & 106
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Promotions, Inc.
9.    Kestrel Shipping Co. et al., vs. Munar, G.R. No. 198501, Jan. 30, ------------------------------
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10.  Sy vs. Phil Transmarine Carriers Inc. G.R. No. 191740, Feb. 11, ------------------------------
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11.  Nazareno vs. Maersk Filipinas Crewing Inc. et al., G.R. No. 168703, ------------------------------
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12.  Philippine Journalist Inc. vs. Journal Employees Union et al., G.R.
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No. 111
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192601, June 3, 2013

13.  Mitsubishi Motors Phils Salaried Employees Union vs. Mitsubishi ------------------------------
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14.  Philman Marine Agency Inc. et al., vs. Cabanban G.R. No. 186509, ------------------------------
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15.  Bartolome vs. Social Security System, GR No. 192531, November
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16.  Austria vs. Crystal Shipping GR No. 206256, Feb. 24, 2016 115
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17.  Dizon vs. Naess Shipping Phils GR No. 201834, June 1, 2016 116
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18.  Haveria vs. SSS et al., GR No. 181154, August 22, 2018 117
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