Facts:

• In 1946, Alberto Guinto received an emergency certificate to operate an auto-truck service between Lamao (Bataan) and Manila, and Tarlac (Tarlac) and Manila, valid until December 31, 1948.
• Guinto filed a petition on January 11, 1949, to convert his expired emergency certificate into a regular certificate (Case No. 46202).
• The hearing for the petition was set for August 8, 1950, and the case was submitted for decision on August 25, 1950.
• Guinto continued operations under the emergency certificate until a decision was made.
• On March 7, 1952, Pampanga Bus Company, Inc. filed a motion to cancel Guinto's emergency certificate, claiming he abandoned his service in 1951 and January 1952.
• Pampanga Bus Company did not present witnesses at the hearing for their motion.
• Guinto acknowledged service interruptions due to factors beyond his control, including supply issues and military operations against the Hukbalahaps.
• The Commission found Guinto's explanation unsatisfactory and imposed a fine of P50.
• Pampanga Bus Company later presented evidence from two witnesses, but the Commission upheld its previous orders, leading to a Supreme Court review.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court affirmed the Public Service Commission's orders from April 28, 1952, and August 23, 1952, which imposed a fine on Guinto and denied Pampanga Bus Company's motion for reconsideration.
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Ratio:

• The Supreme Court's decision was based on the evaluation of evidence from both parties.
• Pampanga Bus Company failed to provide adequate proof of Guinto's complete abandonment of service during the specified period.
• Guinto's service interruptions were at...continue reading