G.R. No. 120319 - Luzon Development Bank vs. Association of Luzon Development Bank Employees

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Title Supreme Court: Luzon Development Bank vs. Association of Luzon Development Bank Employees

Case: G.R. No. 120319

Decision Date: Oct 6, 1995

Luzon Development Bank failed to submit its position paper in arbitration, leading to a decision favoring ALDBE. LDB challenged the ruling via certiorari, prompting the Supreme Court to refer the case to the Court of Appeals, emphasizing quasi-judicial review procedures.

voluntary arbitrator

collective bargaining agreement

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Facts:

Parties and dispute

Petitioners: Luzon Development Bank (LDB).
Respondents: Association of Luzon Development Bank Employees (ALDBE) and Atty. Ester S. Garcia as Voluntary Arbitrator.
Subject: Whether LDB violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provision and the April 1994 Memorandum of Agreement on promotion.

Arbitration proceedings

The parties agreed to submit Position Papers between December 1 and 15, 1994.
ALDBE filed its paper on January 18, 1995; LDB failed to file despite a reminder.
As of May 23, 1995, LDB still had not filed.

Arbitral award and petition

On May 24, 1995, the Voluntary Arbitrator rendered an award finding that LDB violated the CBA and MOA on promotion.
LDB filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition in the Supreme Court to set aside the award and enjoin its enforcement.

Issues:

Is there an express mode of appeal from the decision or award of a voluntary arbitrator?
Does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over certiorari petitions from voluntary arbitrator awards, or should such cases be referred to the Court of Appeals?

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