Case Summary (G.R. No. 143385)
Applicable Law
The decisions referenced in this case are governed by the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, given that the ruling was made in 2000. The legal framework also encompasses the Labor Code and established jurisprudence regarding labor disputes and illegal dismissals.
Procedural History
On June 16, 2000, the petitioners filed a motion requesting a 30-day extension for the submission of a petition for review on certiorari against the Court of Appeals’ decision delivered on May 24, 2000, which had affirmed a ruling from the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). The Supreme Court granted this motion on July 17, 2000.
Compromise Agreement
On the same date as the aforementioned extension, the petitioners submitted a Manifestation with Motion, which included a Compromise Agreement approved by both parties. The agreement consisted of several annexes formalizing the representation of the petitioners by Atty. Patricia Grace A. Gustilo, authorized to negotiate a settlement on behalf of both The Learning Child, Inc. and Regina Alfonso.
Terms of Settlement
The Compromise Agreement outlined the specific terms of settlement, which indicated that the respondents accepted a payment of PhP 260,000.00 as full settlement for their claims arising from the case. It stipulated that the respondents waived any additional claims against the petitioners related to the same matter and agreed not to pursue any further lawsuits or claims against them.
Dismissal of Claims
Additionally, the agreement included provisions in which the petitioners committed not to pursue their intended petition for review on certiorari before the Supreme Court and to dismiss their counterclaims against the respondents with prejudice. This aspect highlights the mutual understanding to resolve all disputes amicably.
Judicial Approval
Upon reviewing the Compromise Agreement, the court found that it was not contrary to law, good morals, or public policy. Consequently, the court approved the agreemen
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Case Background
- The case revolves around a complaint for alleged illegal dismissal filed by respondents Annie Lazaro and Gorgonia Ledesma against petitioners The Learning Child, Inc. and Regina Alfonso.
- The respondents sought reinstatement, full backwages, and moral and exemplary damages before the Labor Arbiter.
Procedural History
- On June 16, 2000, petitioners filed a motion requesting a thirty-day extension to file a petition for review on certiorari against the Court of Appeals' decision dated May 24, 2000, which affirmed a resolution from the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC).
- The motion for extension was granted by the Court on July 17, 2000.
- On the same day, petitioners submitted a Manifestation With Motion for the Approval of an Attached Compromise Agreement with respondents' conformity.
Compromise Agreement Details
- The Compromise Agreement was prepared and signed by both parties, with petitioners represented by their counsel, Atty. Patricia Grace A. Gustilo.
- It included several