GR L 3033; (January, 1950) (Digest)
G.R. No. L-3033; January 13, 1950
PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING CO., petitioner, vs. NATIONAL LABOR UNION and THE COURT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, respondents.
FACTS
The National Labor Union filed a case before the Court of Industrial Relations (CIR) against Philippine Manufacturing Co. for the dismissal of its member, Emilio Padua. The union alleged the dismissal was without justifiable cause and due to Padua’s union activities. The company contended Padua was dismissed for inefficiency and insubordination, citing instances of low output, disobedience, and warnings. The CIR, after hearing, found the dismissal unjustified and ordered Padua’s reinstatement with back pay.
ISSUE
Whether the Court of Industrial Relations committed a grave abuse of discretion in finding that Padua’s dismissal was without justifiable cause and ordering his reinstatement.
RULING
No. The Supreme Court affirmed the CIR’s order. The Court noted that Padua had recently received a wage increase, which ordinarily denotes recognition of satisfactory service, thereby weakening the company’s claim of inefficiency. The Supreme Court found no reason to disturb the factual findings of the CIR, which are accorded respect. The petition for certiorari was denied.
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