Case Digest (G.R. No. L-45906)
Facts:
The case involves Baldomero Aribon as the petitioner against the Workmen's Compensation Commission and Canlubang Sugar Estate, C.J. Yulo and Sons as respondents. The events leading to the case began in 1957 when Aribon, a 39-year-old field worker, was employed by the respondent company. His work involved plowing fields, planting sugar cane, and cutting grass, for which he received a daily wage of P4.50, totaling P32.62 weekly. In 1967, Aribon began experiencing stomach pains and was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer after consulting the company's hospital. Despite receiving treatment, his condition worsened, leading him to stop working on November 15, 1967, upon the recommendation of Dr. Bunye.
On March 10, 1975, Aribon filed a claim for disability benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act, asserting that his illness was work-related. Initially, the Workmen's Compensation Unit of Lucena City ruled in his favor, awarding him P6,000 in compensation. However, ...
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-45906)
Facts:
Employment Background:
- Petitioner Baldomero Aribon, a 39-year-old field worker, was employed by Canlubang Sugar Estate/C.J. Yulo & Sons since 1957.
- He worked seven days a week, earning a daily wage of P4.50 or P32.62 weekly.
Medical Condition:
- In 1967, Aribon experienced stomach pains and was diagnosed with peptic ulcer at Canlubang Hospital.
- He continued working with medication, but his condition worsened, leading him to stop working on November 15, 1967, and retire upon the recommendation of Dr. Bunye.
Filing of Claim:
- On March 10, 1975, Aribon filed a claim for disability benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act, alleging his illness was work-related.
Initial Decision:
- Acting Referee Salvador C. Guevarra awarded Aribon P6,000.00 in disability benefits, computed based on 60% of his average weekly wage for the period from November 15, 1967, to October 22, 1975.
Appeal to Workmen's Compensation Commission:
- The Commission reversed the decision, citing the absence of a GI series test to confirm the peptic ulcer diagnosis.
Petition to Supreme Court:
- Aribon appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Commission's decision was not properly served and that the GI series test was unnecessary.
Issue:
- Whether the Workmen's Compensation Commission's decision became final and executory due to alleged proper notice to the petitioner.
- Whether the petitioner's failure to submit a GI series test result invalidates his claim for disability benefits.
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to the maximum disability benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Ruling:
- (Subscriber-Only)
Ratio:
- (Subscriber-Only)