Case Digest (G.R. No. 107660)
Facts:
- Ramon C. Lozon, a certified public accountant, was the Senior Vice-President for Finance at Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL).
- His employment was terminated on December 19, 1990, during the "two-billion-peso PALscam" scandal.
- Lozon had been employed at PAL since August 23, 1967, accumulating over twenty-three years of service.
- His dismissal was associated with allegations of misconduct involving high-ranking officials, including himself, as noted by board member Solicitor General Francisco Chavez.
- An investigation was initiated by then-President Corazon C. Aquino, resulting in Lozon's preventive suspension.
- He faced charges of gross inefficiency and dereliction of duty due to financial mismanagement.
- On June 26, 1991, Lozon filed a complaint for illegal dismissal with the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), seeking reinstatement, back wages, fringe benefits, and damages.
- The Labor Arbiter ruled in favor of Lozon on March 17, 1992, ordering reinstatement and awarding damages.
- PAL contested the NLRC's jurisdiction, asserting that the case fell under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- The NLRC subsequently dismissed Lozon's case, prompting a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court upheld the NLRC's dismissal of the case.
- The Court confirmed that the SEC has original and exclusive jurisdiction over intracorporate matters concerning the dismissal of corporate officers.
- PAL was not barre...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The ruling was grounded in Presidential Decree No. 902-A, which grants the SEC exclusive jurisdiction over intra-corporate relations, including the appointment and removal of corporate officers.
- Lozon's role as Senior Vice-President classified him as a seni...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 107660)
Facts:
In the case of Ramon C. Lozon vs. National Labor Relations Commission and Philippine Airlines, Inc., the petitioner, Ramon C. Lozon, a certified public accountant, held the position of Senior Vice-President for Finance at Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL). His employment was terminated on December 19, 1990, amid a major corporate scandal known as the "two-billion-peso PALscam." Lozon had been with PAL since August 23, 1967, and had dedicated over twenty-three years to the company, rising through various ranks to achieve his vice-presidential role. His dismissal was associated with allegations of misconduct involving several high-ranking officials at PAL, including himself, which were brought to light by board member Solicitor General Francisco Chavez. This prompted an investigation initiated by then-President Corazon C. Aquino. During this investigation, Lozon was placed under preventive suspension and faced charges of gross inefficiency and dereliction of duty due to financial mismanagement. Following his termination, Lozon filed a complaint for illegal dismissal with the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) on June 26, 1991, seeking reinstatement, back wages, fringe benefits, as well as moral and exemplary damages. On March 17, 1992, the Labor Arbiter ruled in favor of Lozon, ordering his reinstatement and awarding him damages. However, PAL challenged the NLRC's jurisdiction, asserting that the ...