Facts:

• The case involves Augusto Evangelista (petitioner) and the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and Arturo Mendoza (respondents).
• In April 1977, Mendoza filed a complaint for illegal dismissal against Evangelista.
• The case progressed through various legal channels and reached the Supreme Court on July 30, 1990, via a petition for certiorari.
• On March 22, 1991, the Supreme Court ruled Mendoza's dismissal as illegal.
• The decision became final after the Court denied Evangelista's motion for reconsideration on May 13, 1991.
• Mendoza filed a motion for clarification regarding the salary scale for computing three years of backwages, citing De Jesus vs. Philippine National Construction Corporation.
• On July 24, 1991, the Supreme Court modified its earlier decision, stating backwages should be based on current wage levels.
• Evangelista filed a motion for reconsideration, claiming he was not notified of Mendoza's motion and was deprived of due process.
• He argued that backwages should be computed based on the wage level at the time of Mendoza's dismissal in 1977.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court found merit in the petitioner's claim of being deprived of due process and granted the motion for reconsideration.
• The Court ruled that backwages should be computed based on the wage levels prevailing at the time of Mendoz...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of due process in judicial proceedings, particularly the right to be informed and respond to motions affecting a party's rights.
• The Court referenced Paramount Vinyl Products Corp. vs. NLRC, ...continue reading