Case Summary (G.R. No. L-48488)
Key Dates
The relevant decision was made on October 27, 1980, by the First Division of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Applicable Law
This case is governed by the provisions related to the Employees' Compensation program as established under the laws applicable at the time, focusing on the statutory obligations of the Government Service Insurance System.
Background of the Motion
On May 27, 1980, the Employees' Compensation Commission filed a motion seeking to amend the dispositive portion of its prior decision to direct the GSIS to pay disability benefits directly to Gloria D. Menez. The Solicitor General, representing the Commission, supported this motion, indicating that the amendments sought were justified.
Respondent's Position
In a comment submitted on July 11, 1980, and filed officially on July 14, 1980, the GSIS indicated that it had no objections to the motion filed by the Employees' Compensation Commission. The GSIS further requested that its comments be regarded in relation to the motion, stating that the additional points they raised were not pertinent to the current proceedings.
Court's Ruling on the Motion
The Supreme Court found the motion filed by the Employees' Compensation Commission to be meritorious. Consequently, the Court amended the dispositive portion of the decision dated April 25, 1980. The new ruling set aside the previous decision of the Employees' Compensation Commission, stating that the GSIS was ordered to pay Gloria D. Menez the sum of P12,000.00 as disability income benefits. Additionall
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Case Background
- The case revolves around a motion filed by the respondent Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) on May 27, 1980.
- The motion was aimed at amending the dispositive portion of a prior decision.
- The motion was filed through the Solicitor General, indicating formal governmental involvement in the proceedings.
Parties Involved
- Petitioner: Gloria D. Menez
- Respondents: Employees' Compensation Commission and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), specifically relating to the Department of Education & Culture.
Motion for Amendment
- The ECC sought to modify the prior decision to direct the GSIS to pay disability benefits directly to the petitioner, Gloria D. Menez.
- The GSIS, in its comment dated July 11, 1980, did not object to the motion for