1.

THE APPLICABLE LAWS

2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
CASES:
1. Singer Sewing Machine vs. NLRC, 193 SCRA 271
2. Manila Golf Club vs. IAC, 237 SCRA 207
3. Encyclopedia Britanica vs. NLRC, 264 SCRA 4 [96]
4. Carungcong vs. Sunlife, 283 SCRA 319
5. Ramos vs. CA, 380 SCRA 467
6. Sonza vs. ABS-CBN, G.R. No. 138051, June 10, 2004
7. Lazaro vs. Social Security Commission, 435 SCRA 472 [2004]
8. Phil. Global Communication vs. De Vera, 459 SCRA 260 [2005]
9. ABS-CBN vs. Nazareno, G.R. No. 164156, Sept. 26, 2006
10. Francisco vs. NLRC, 500 SCRA 690 [2006]
11. Nogales et al., vs. Capitol Medical Center et al., G.R. No.
142625, December 19, 2006
12. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., vs. Dr. Climaco, G.R. No. 146881,
February 15, 2007
13. Calamba Medical Center vs. NLRC et al., G.R. No. 176484,
Nov. 25, 2008
14. Escasinas et al., vs. Shangri-la Mactan Island Resort et al.,
G.R. No. 178827, March 4, 2009
15. Tongko vs. Manufacturer Life Insurance Co. (Phils),
Inc., et al., G.R. No. 167622, January 25, 2011, En banc,
see Main Decision of Nov. 7, 2008; and Resolution of
June 29, 2010
16.
Semblante et al., vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No.
196426, August 15, 2011
17.
Bernarte vs. Phil. Basketball Association et al., G.R.
No. 192084, September 14, 2011
18.
Legend Hotel (Manila) vs. Realuyo G.R. No. 153511,
July 18, 2012
19.
Tesoro et al., vs. Metro Manila Retreaders Inc., et al.,
GR No. 171482, March 12, 2014
20.
Royale Homes Marketing Corp., vs. Alcantara, GR No.
195190, July 28, 2014
21.
Sameer Overseas Placement Agency vs.
Cabiles, GR No. 170139, August 3, 2014, En Banc
22.
Fuji Television Network vs. Espiritu, GR No. 20494445, Dec. 3, 2014
23.
Cabaobas vs. Pepsicola GR No. 176908, March 25,
2015

3.

RIGHT TO SECURITY OF TENURE

CASES:
1.
2.
3.
4.

ALU-TUCP vs. NLRC, 234 SCRA 678 [1994]

Cosmos Bottling Corp., vs. NLRC, 255 SCRA 358 [1996]
Purefoods vs. NLRC, 283 SCRA 136 [1997]
Phil. Fruit & Vegetable Industries vs. NLRC, 310 SCRA 680
[1999]

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5. Philips Semiconductor vs. Fardiquela, G.R. No. 141717, April

14, 2004
6. Alcira vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 149859, June 9, 2004
7. Mitsubishi Motors Phils vs. Chrysler Phil Labor Union G.R. No.
148738, June 29, 2004
8. Pangilinan vs. General Milling Co., G.R. No. 149329, July 2,
2004
9. Hacienda Bino/Hortencia Stark vs. Cuenca, G.R. No. 150478,
April 15, 2005, citing 2003 Hacienda Fatima
10. Phil. Global Communication vs. De Vera, G.R. No. 157214,
June 7, 2005
11. Lacuesta vs. Ateneo De Manila, G.R. No. 152777,
December 9, 2005
12. Poseidon Fishing/Terry De Jesus vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 168052,
February 20, 2006
13. Cebu Metal Corp., vs. Saliling, G.R. No. 154463, September
5, 2006
14. Liganza vs. RBL Shipyard Corp., G.R. No. 159862, October
17, 2006 citing Maraguinot
15. Fabeza vs. San Miguel Corp., G.R. No. 150658, February 9,
2007 citing Brent School
16. Soriano vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 165594, April 23, 2007, citing
2005 Filipina Pre-Frabricated Bldg. System (Filsystem)
17. Caseres vs. Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corp., et al.,
G.R. No. 159343, September 28, 2007
18. Pier 8 Arrastre & Stevedoring Services Inc., vs. Boclot, G.R.
No. 173849, September 28, 2007
19. William Uy Construction Corp et al., vs. Trinidad G.R. No.
183250, March 10, 2010
20. Exodus International Construction Corp., vs. Biscocho, et
al., G.R. No. 166109, Feb, 23, 2011
21. Leyte Geothermal Power Progressive Employees Union vs.
Phil National Oil Company G.R. No. 170351, March 30, 2011
22. St. Paul College Quezon City vs. Ancheta II, G.R. No.
169905, September 7, 2011
23. Lynvil Fishing Enterprises vs. Ariola, et al., G.R. No. 181974,
February 1, 2012
24. D.M. Consunji Inc vs. Jamin, G.R. No. 192514, April 18,
2012, citing Maraguinot
25. Concrete Solutions Inc. et al., vs. Cabusas, G.R. No.
177812, June 19, 2013
26. D.M. Consunji vs. Bello, G.R. No. 159371, July 29, 2013
27. Colegio Del Santisimo Rosario et al., vs. Rojo, G.R. No.
170388, Sept. 4, 2013
28. Herrera-Manaois vs. St. Scholasticas College, GR No.
188914, December 11, 2013
29. Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corp., vs. Acibo et al., GR
No. 186439, January 15, 2014
30. Noblejas vs. Italian Maritime Academy Phils GR No.
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31. Omni hauling Services Inc. et al., vs. Tortoles, GR No.

199388, Sept. 3, 2014
32. Hacienda Ledd vs. Villegas, GR No. 179654, Sept. 22, 2014
33. FVR Skills & Services Exponents Inc. et al., vs. Seva, et al.,
GR No. 200857, Oct. 22, 2014
34. Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corp., vs. Acibo, GR No.
186439, January 15, 2014
35. Abbott Laboratories vs. Alcaraz, GR No. 192571,
April 22, 2014, En Banc Res; see main decision of July
23, 2013
36. Noblejas vs. Italian Maritime Academy Phils GR No.
207888, June 9, 2014
37. Phil Spring Water Resources Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, GR
No. 205278, June 11, 2014
38. Omni hauling Services Inc. et al., vs. Tortoles, GR No.
199388, Sept. 3, 2014
39. Hacienda Ledd vs. Villegas, GR No. 179654, Sept. 22, 2014
40. FVR Skills & Services Exponents Inc. et al., vs. Seva, et al.,
GR No. 200857, Oct. 22, 2014
41. Manalo vs.TNS Phils, Inc. GR No. 208567, Nov. 26, 2014
42. Fuji Television Network vs Espiritu, GR no. 204944-45,
December 3, 2014
43. Gadia vs. Sykes, GR No. 209499, January 28, 2015
44. Basan vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., GR No. 174365,
Feb. 4, 2015, citing 2008 Pacquing and 2003 Magsalin
45. Hacienda Cataywa vs. Lorezo, GR No. 179640, March 18,
2015
4.

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVE
CASES:
1. Dosch vs. NLRC, 123 SCRA 296 [1983]
2. PT&T vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 152057, September 29,
2003
3. Mendoza vs. Rural Bank of Lucban, G.R. No. 155421, July 7,
2004
4. Duncan Association of Detailman vs. Glaxo Wellcome Phils.,
G.R. No. 162994, Sept. 17, 2004
5. PLDT vs. Paquio, G.R. No. 152689, October 12, 2005
6. Star Paper Corp., vs. Simbol, G.R. No. 164774, April 12, 2006
7. Rivera vs. Solidbank, G.R. No. 163269, April 19, 2006
8. Tiu vs. Platinum Plans, Inc. G.R. No. 163512, February 28,
2007
9. Duldulao vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 164893, March 1, 2007
10. Almario vs. Phil Airlines, G.R. No. 170928, September 11,
2007
11. Bisig Manggagawa sa Tryco vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 151309, Oct.
15, 2008

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12. Royal Plant Workers Union vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils Inc.
-Cebu Plant, G.R. No. 198783, April 15, 2013
13. Peckson vs. Robinsons Supermarket Corp. G.R. No. 198534,
July 3, 2013

5.

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
CASES:
1. Retuya vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 148848, August 5, 2003, citing
1996 Bustamante
2. Agabon vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 158693, November 17, 2004
3. Jaka Food Processing Vs. Pacot, G.R. No. 151378, March 28,
2005
4. Mauricio vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 164635, November 17, 2005
5. Industrial Timber Corp., vs. Ababon, G.R. No. 164518, January
25, 2006 and March 28, 2006
6. Equitable Bank vs. Sadac, G.R. No. 164772, June 8, 2006
7. Heirs of Sara Lee vs. Rey, G.R. No. 1499013, August 31, 2006
8. Galaxi Steel Workers Union vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 165757,
October 17, 2006, citing North Davao Mining
9. Sy vs. Metro Bank, G.R. No. 160618, November 2, 2006
10. King of Kings Transport vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 166208, June 29,
2007
11. Asian Terminal vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 158458, December 19,
2007, citing Standard Electric Mfg. Vs. Standard Electric
Employees Union, G.R. No. 166111, August 25, 2005
12. Smart Communications vs. Astorga, G.R. No. 148142,
January 28, 2008, citing 2005 Jaka Food Processing
13. RB Michael Press vs. Galit, G.R. No. 153510, February 13,
2008
14. School of the Holy Spirit of Q.C. vs. Taguiam, G.R. No.
165565, July 14, 2008
15. Flight Attendants and Steward Association of the Phils vs.
Phil Airlines, G.R. No. 178083, July 22, 2008
16. John Hancock Life Insurance Corp. vs. Davis, G.R. No.
169549, Sept. 3, 2008
17. Yrasuegui vs. Phil Airlines, G.R. No. 168081, Oct 17, 2008
18. Garcia vs. PAL, G.R. No. 164856, Jan. 20, 2009, En
Banc, citing Genuino vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 142732-33,
December 4, 2007
19. Perez et al., vs., Phil Telegraph & Telephone
Company et al., G.R. No. 152048, April 7, 2009 En
Banc
20. Martinez vs. B& B Fish Broker, GR No. 179985, Sept 18,
2009
21. Flight Attendants and Steward Association of the Phils vs.
Phil Airlines, G.R. No. 178083, October 2, 2009, see July 22,
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22. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, et al. vs. Dubrico, G.R. No.
182216, December 4, 2009
23. Fulache, et al. vs. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., G.R. No.
183810, January 21, 2010
24. Ancheta vs. Destiny Financial Plans Inc et al., GR No.
179702, Feb 16, 2010
25. Javellana, Jr. vs. Belen, G.R. Nos. 181913 & 182158, March
5, 2010,
26. WPP Marketing Communications Inc., et al., vs. Galera, G.R.
No. 169207, March 25, 2010
27.
Morales vs. Harbour Centre Port Terminal Inc. G.R. No.
174208, January 25, 2012
28. Mansion Printing Center vs. Bitara, Jr. G.R. No. 168120,
January 25, 2012
29. Canadian Opportunities Unlimited vs. Dalangin, Jr. G.R. No.
172223, February 6, 2012
30. Ymbong vs. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. G.R. No. 184885,
March 7, 2012
31. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel vs. Jimenez et al., G.R. No.
174214, June 13, 2012
32. Ramirez et al., vs. Mar Fishing Co Inc. et al., G.R. No.
168208, June 13, 2012
33. Prudential Guarantee & Assurance Employee Labor Union
vs. NLRC et al., G.R. No. 185335, June 13, 2012
34. Apo Cement Corp., vs. Baptisma, G.R. No. 176671, June 20,
2012
35. Cosmos Bottling Corp., vs. Fermin, G.R. No. 193676, June
20, 2012
36. Verdadero vs. Barney Autolines Group of Companies
Transport Inc., G.R. No. 195428, August 29, 2012
37. Mirant Phils Corp. vs. Sario, G.R. No. 197598, November 21,
2012
38. Kakampi and Its Members Panuelos et al., vs. Kingspoint
Express & Logistics, G.R. No. 194813, April 25, 2012
39. Sampaguita Auto Transport Corp. vs. NLRC et al., G.r. No.
197384, January 30, 2013
40. The Orchard Golf & Country Club vs. Francisco, G.R. No.
178125, March 13, 2013
41. Torres vs. Rural Bank of san Juan Inc. et al., G.R. No.
184520, March 13, 2013
42. Celdran vs. Forza Integrated Services et al., G.R. No.
189460, June 5, 2013, Res.
43. Manila Jockey Club Inc. vs. Trajano, G.R. No. 160982, June
26, 2013
44.
Pasos vs. Phil National Construction Corp. G.R. No.
192394, July 3, 2013
45.
Universal Robina Corp et al., v. Castillo G.R. No.
189686, July 10, 2013
46. Martinez vs. Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, G.R.
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47. Zuellig Pharma Corp vs. Sibal et al., G.R. No. 173587, July
15, 2013
48. Zuellig Freight & Cargo System vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 157900,
July 22, 2013
49. Manila Polo Club Employees Union vs. Manila Polo Club,
G.R. No. 172846, July 24, 2013
50. Sanoh Fulton Phils Inc. et al., vs. Bernardo et al., G.R. No.
187214, Aug. 14, 2013
51. Daabay vs.Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils G.R. No. 199890, Aug.
19, 2013
52. Asia Brewery Inc. vs. Tunay na Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa
sa Asia, G.R. No. 171594-96, Sept. 18, 2013
53. Hormillosa vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils GR No. 198699,
October 9, 2013
54. Abbott Laboratories Phils., et al., vs. Alcaraz, GR No.
192571, April 22, 2013, En banc; see also Resolution,
dated April 22, 2014
55. Gemina Jr vs. bankwise Inc. et al. GR No. 175365, October
23, 2013
56. Baguio Central University vs. Gallente, GR No. 188267,
December 2, 2013
57. Sangwoo Phils Inc. et al., vs. Sangwoo Phils Inc Employees
Union GR No. 173154, December 9, 2013
58. International School Manila et al., vs. International School
Alliance of Educators et al., GR No. 167286, February 5, 2014
59. Dreamland Hotel Resort vs. Johnson, GR No. 191455, March
12, 2014
60. Castillo et al., vs. Prudentialife Plans Inc., GR No. 196142,
March 26, 2014
61. Unibersidad De Sta Isabel vs. Sambajon, Jr. GR No.
196280 & 196286, April 2, 2014, citing 2010 Mercado
vs. AMA Computer College
62. Bluer Than Blue Joint Ventures Co., vs. Esteban, GR No.
192582, April 7, 2014
63. Arabit et al., vs. Jardine Pacific Finance Inc. GR No. 181719,
April 21, 2014
64. Mirant (Philippines) Corp., et al., vs. Caro, GR No. 181490,
April 23, 2014
65. Libcap Marketing Corp., et al., vs. Baquial, GR No. 192011,
June 30, 2014
66. Ampeloquio vs. Jaka Distribution Inc. GR No. 196936, July 2,
2014
67. Lim vs. HMR Phils Inc. GR No. 201483, August 4, 2014
68. Benson Industries Employees Union et al. vs. Benson
Industries, Inc. GR No. 200746, August 6, 2014
69. Montinola vs. Philippine Airlines, GR No. 198656, Sept. 8,
2014
70. Radio Mindanao Network, Inc. vs. Amurao III, GR No.
167225, October 22, 2014
71. Imasen Philippine Manufacturing Corp., vs. Alcon et al., GR
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72. Leus vs. St. Scholasticas College vs. Westgrove, GR No.

187226, January 28, 2015
73. St. Lukes Medical Center vs. Sanchez, GR No. 212054,
March 11, 2015

6.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

CASES:
1. Mindanao Terminal & Brokerage Service Inc et al., vs.
Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Minterbro-Southern Phils
Federation of Labor, G.R. No. 174300, December 5, 2012
2. Leopard Security and Investigation Agency vs. Quitoy et al.,
G.R. No. 186344, February 28, 2013
3. SKM Art Craft Corp., vs. Bauca, et al., GR No. 171282,
November 27, 2013
4. Navotas Shipyard Corp., vs. Montallana et al., GR No. 190053,
March 24, 2014
5. Emeritus Security & Maintenance Systems Inc., vs. Dailig, GR
No. 204761, April 2, 2014
6. Lopez vs. Irvine Construction Corp. GR No. 207253, August 20,
2014
7. Exocet Security & Allied Services Corp., vs. Serrano, GR No.
198538, Sept. 29, 2014

7.

DISEASE AS GROUND FOR TERMINATION

CASES:
1. Sy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 142293, February 27, 2003
2. Manly Express vs. Payong, G.R. No. 167462, October 25, 2005
3. Duterte vs. Kingswood Trading Co., G.R. No. 160325, October
4, 2007
4. Villaruel vs. Yeo Han Guan G.R. No. 169191, June 1, 2011
5. Deoferio vs. Intel Technology Phils., GR No. 202996, June 18,
2014

8.
OTHER
RELATION

CAUSES

OF

SEVERANCE

OF

EMPLOYMENT

CASES:
1. Pantranco North Express vs. NLRC, 259 SCRA 161 [1996]

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2. Cainta Catholic School vs. Cainta Catholic School Employees

Union, G.R. No. 151021, May 4, 2006 citing 1996 Pantrano
North Express
3. Jaculbe vs. Silliman University, G.R. No. 156934, March 16, 2007
4. Globe Telecom vs. Crisologo, G.R. No. 17644, August 10, 2007
5.
BMG Records Phils et al., vs. Aparecio, et al., G.R. No. 153290,
September 5, 2007, citing Phil Today vs. NLRC, 267 SCRA 202
[1996]
6.
Cercado vs. Uniprom Inc. GR No. 188154, Oct. 13, 2010
7.
Skippers United Pacific vs. Doza et al., G.R. No. 175558, February
8, 2012
8.
Auza, Jr. et al., vs. Mol Phils Inc. G.R. No. 175481, November 21,
2012
9.
Gan vs. Galderma Philippines, Inc. G.R. No. 177167, January 17,
2013
10. Padillo vs. Rural bank of Nabunturan Inc. G.R. No. 199338,
January 21, 2013
11. Intel Technology Phils Inc. vs. NLRC et al., GR No. 200575,
February 5, 2014
12. Sutherland & Global Services Phils Inc., vs. Labrador, GR No.
193107, March 24, 2014
13. Chiang Kai Shek College et al., vs. Torres, GR No. 189456, April 2,
2014
14. Goodyear Philippines Inc. vs. Angus, GR No. 185449, November
12, 2014
9.

PRESCRIPTION OF CLAIMS
CASES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Ludo & Luym vs. Saornido, G.R. No. 140960, January 20, 2003
Degamo vs. Avant Lard Shipping Lines, G.R. No. 154460,
November 22, 2005
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp., vs. Panganiban, G.R. No.
151407, February 6, 2007
Far East Agricultural Supply vs. Lebatigue, G.R. No. 162813,
February 12, 2007
Victory Liner vs. Race, G.R. No. 164820, March 28, 2007
J.K Mercado & Sons Agricultural Enterprises vs. Hon. Sto.
Tomas, G.R. No. 158084, Aug. 29, 2008
Reyes vs. NLRC, CCBPI, G.R. No. 180551, Feb. 10, 2009
LWV Construction Corp., vs. Dupo, GR No. 172342, July 13,
2009
PLDT vs. Pingol, GR No. 182622, Sept. 8, 2010
Medline Management Inc. vs. Roslinda, GR No. 168715, Sept.
15, 2010
University of East vs. University of East Employees Asso. G.r.
No. 179593, September 14, 2011

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