Year: 2024

Title: Bankard, Inc. vs. National Labor Relations Commission and Bankard Employees Union-AWATU Facts: This case revolves around the labor dispute between Bankard, Inc. (Bankard), a credit card company, and its employees represented by the Bankard Employees Union-AWATU (Union). The dispute began when the Union filed a Notice of Strike on June 26, 2000, alleging unfair…

Title: National Labor Union vs. Insular-Yebana Tobacco Corporation Facts: The National Labor Union filed charges against Insular-Yebana Tobacco Corporation in the Court of Industrial Relations (CIR), alleging unfair labor practices concerning the discriminatory dismissal of three employees: Juana Torres, Dominador Gonzales, and Honorato Gabriel. The cases were adjudicated under CIR Case Nos. 798-ULP and 851-ULP.…

**Title:** Carissa E. Santo vs. University of Cebu **Facts:** Carissa E. Santo was employed by the University of Cebu in May 1997 as a full-time instructor. After passing the 2009 Bar Examinations, Santo continued working until qualifying for optional retirement under the university’s Faculty Manual, which allows for retirement after a minimum of 15 years…

**Title: PHIMCO Industries, Inc. vs. PHIMCO Industries Labor Association (PILA) and Others** **Facts:** PHIMCO Industries, Inc. (PHIMCO) faced a bargaining deadlock with the PHIMCO Industries Labor Association (PILA), leading to PILA’s notice of strike filed on March 9, 1995. Following a strike vote, PILA members staged a strike on April 21, 1995. PHIMCO sought a…

### Title: **Royal Interocean Lines vs. Hon. Court of Industrial Relations, Et al.** ### Facts: Royal Interocean Lines, a foreign corporation with a branch in Manila, employed Ermidia A. Mariano from January 5, 1932, to October 23, 1953. A strained relationship developed between Mariano and the manager of the Manila Branch, leading Mariano to file…

### Title: **Associated Labor Union vs. Judge Amador E. Gomez and Superior Gas and Equipment Co. of Cebu, Inc.: Jurisdiction Over Unfair Labor Practice Cases** ### Facts: The dispute began with a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between Associated Labor Union (Union) and Superior Gas and Equipment Co. of Cebu, Inc. (Sugeco), which was set to…

### Title: **Agustin vs. Alphaland: A Case of Illegal Dismissal and the Right to Due Process in Probationary Employment** ### Facts: Redentor Y. Agustin was offered employment by Alphaland Corporation as an Executive Chef with a six-month probationary period, beginning his role by organizing and managing the Balesin Island Club’s Kitchen. Barely four months into…

**Title:** Adamson University Faculty and Employees Union vs. Adamson University **Facts:** The case revolves around Orestes Delos Reyes, a professor and assistant chairperson at Adamson University, also serving as the president of the Adamson University Faculty and Employees Union. This union represents the faculty and non-academic personnel of the university. The controversy began when Adamson…

### Title: Rene Botona v. Court of Appeals and People of the Philippines ### Facts: On February 20, 1991, at around 9:00 PM in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Rene Botona allegedly threatened Rito Bautista and others with a .38 cal. paltik revolver. After a struggle, Bautista disarmed Botona, who then fetched an M-16 rifle and…

Title: **Cedric Sayco y Villanueva vs. People of the Philippines** Facts: Cedric Sayco y Villanueva was charged with illegal possession of firearms under the Information before the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC), Bais City. The Information asserted that on January 3, 1999, in Bais City, Sayco willfully and unlawfully possessed a 9MM SIGSAUER P229…