SAN BEDA

COLLEGE OF LAW
Alabang, Muntinlupa
AY 2015-2016
LABOR RELATIONS
Sections 3B & 3S
Mr. Nicanor B. Jimeno
Text Book: Azucena Jr., C.A. The Labor Code with
Comments and Cases, Vol. II-A, 8th Ed (2013)
COURSE OUTLINE
I. 1. Pages 11 to 35 of the Text Book
2. Memorize Article 218 of Labor Code
Cases:
Factors considered in the determination of Employer-employee relationship
Brotherhood Labor Unity vs. Zamora, January 7, 1987, 147 SCRA 49
Definition of Labor Dispute
San Miguel Corporation Employees Union vs. Bersamira,
June 13, 1990, 186 SCRA 496
Exception to the Rule on Jurisdiction over Labor Dispute
Halaguea, et al. vs. PAL, October 2, 2009, 602 S 297
II. Pages 36 to 79
Cases:
Venue of Action
Sulpicio Lines vs. NLRC, 254 S 506
Jurisdiction over claims for damages
1.) Nube vs. Lazaro, January 19, 1988, 157 SCRA 123
2.) Kawachi vs. del Quero, 519 S 102
RA 6415 as a curative statute
Silva vs. NLRC, 274 S 159
Jurisdiction over breach of contractual obligations
Pioneer Concrete vs. Todaro, 524 S 153
Who are Corporate officers for purposes of jurisdiction over the dispute
Marc II Marketing, Inc. et al. vs. Alfredo Joson, G.R. No. 171993, December 12, 2011
III. Pages 80 to 136 (including topic 15.2)
Cases:
Quitclaim not bar to filing of dismissal case
Philippine Carpet Mfg. Corp. vs. Taguamon, et al.
G.R. No. 191475, December 11, 2013
Burden of Proof of employer-employee relationship
Bitoy Javier vs. Fly Ace Corp., et al., G.R. No. 192558,
February 5, 2012
Evidence Presented for the first time on Appeal
Leopard Security and Investigation Agency vs. Sabang,
et al., G.R. No. 186344, February 20, 2013
Contempt Powers of the NLRC
Federico S. Robosa, et al. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 176085,
February 8, 2012
Probative value of unsubscribed affidavits
Cabalen Mgt. Co. Inc. et. al. vs. Quiambao, 518 S 342
Compliance with Period to Appeal mandatory
Manaya vs. Alabang Country Club, 525 S 140
Need for motion for reconsideration/Failure to file appeal bond
1. Metro Transit vs. Piglas-NFWU-KMU, April 14, 2008,
551 S 326
2. Andrew James Mcburnie vs. Ganzon, et al., G.R. No.
178034, Oct. 17, 2013
IV. Pages 137 (including Topic 17) to 180
Adm. Matter No. 07-7-12- SC amending Rule 65 of the Rules
of Court and Related Rules.

 RA 10396 Amending Article 228 of Labor Code March 14, 2013

Cases:
Motion for Extension of Time To File Petition
1. Laguna Metts Corporation vs. CA, et. al. July 27, 2009,
594 S 139
2. Jaime S. Domdom vs. Sandigan, Feb. 24, 2010, 613 S 528
3. Republic vs. St. Vincent de Paul College, G.R. No. 192908, August 2012
Surety Bond not necessary on Certiorari
Jonathan Sang-an vs. Equator Knights, G.R. No. 173189,
February 13, 2013
Appeal from the Decision of the NLRC
1. PNB vs. Velasco - Sept. 11, 2008, 564 S 512
2. AMA Computer vs. Nacino, Feb. 12, 2008, 544 S 502
Scope of Judicial Review of Labor Cases by the Supreme Court
G & M (Phil) vs. Rivera, Jan. 29, 2007, 513 S 180
Exception to the rule on exhaustion of administrative remedies
Diokno vs. Cacdac, July 4, 2007, 526 S 440
Validity of Compromise Agreement
1. Magbanua, et al. vs. Uy, G.R. No. 161003, May 6, 2005,
458 S 184
2. Eurotech Hair Systems, Inc. et. al. vs. Go, August 31,
2006, 500 S 611
3. J-Phil Marine, Inc. et al vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 175366, August 11, 2008
4. Radio Mindanao Network vs. Ybarola, G.R. No. 198662, September 2, 2012
5. Emmanuel D. Agustin, et al. vs. Alejandro Cruz-Herrera, G.R. No. 174564, February 12, 2014
Remedies of Third Party Claimant
Yupangco Cotton Mills vs. CA January 16, 2002, 373 S 451
V. Pages 181 to 240
RA 9481 and its Implementing Rules
Cases:
30% assent of union membership not mandatory to file complaint
Verceles et al vs. BLR, Feb. 15, 2005, 451 S 338
20% assent of employees on registration of Independent Labor Organization/chartering by trade union
center
San Miguel Corporation Employees, etc. vs. SMPPEU,
Sept. 12, 2007, 533 S 125
Individual authorization of employee mandatory/Payment of Attorneys fees
Mario vs. Gamilla 592 S 83
What is Mandatory Activity?
1. Galvadores vs. Trajano, Sept. 15, 1986, 144 SCRA 139
2. Vengco vs. Trajano, May 5, 1989, 173 S 155
VI. Pages 242 to 287
Cases:
Power of Union to represent its members in labor cases
Acedera, et al vs. ICTSI January 13, 2003 395 S 103
Settlement of money claim of union members
Golden Donuts vs. NLRC, January 19, 2000 322 S 294
VII. Pages 288 to 353
Case:
Restrictions on the right to self-organization-ULP
T & F Shopfitters Corp., etc. vs. Shopfitters Workers
Union, et al., G.R. No. 191714. February 26, 2014
VIII. Pages 354 to 422
IX. Pages 424 to 494
Cases:
Foremen not rank and file employees
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company vs. Lepanto Capataz Union, G.R. No. 157086, February 18, 2013
Nature of Collective Bargaining

Carlos I. Octavio vs. PLDT, G.R. No. 175492, February 27, 2013
Limitation on the right to collective bargaining
University of the East vs. Analiza F. Pepanio, G.R. No. 193897, January 23, 2013
Interpretation of CBA
1. Faculty Association of Mapua vs. CA, et al.,
June 15, 2007, 524 S 709
2. TSPIC Corporation vs. TSPIC Employees Union
Feb. 13, 2008, 545 S 215
3. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. vs. Lepanto
Local Staff Union, Aug. 20, 2008, 562 S 495
4. Halaguena, et al. vs. PAL, ibid
X. Pages 495 to 542
Cases:
Jurisdiction over illegal dismissal case
7K Corporation vs. Eddie Albarico,
G.R. No. 182295, June 26, 2013
Exhaustion of Administrative remedies
Carlos L. Octavio vs. PLDT, G.R. No. 175492,
February 2013
RA 10396
XI. Pages 546 to 618 (including Blockade or obstruction)
Cases:
Work Stoppage as illegal strike
Santa Rosa Coca Cola Plant Employees Union, et. al.
vs. Coca-cola Bottlers January 25, 2007, 512 S 437
Effect of Illegal strike to Union Members and Officers
Visayas Community Medical Center vs. Yballe, et al.
G.R. No. 196156, January 15, 2014
Actual Participation in illegal strike necessary to dismiss employees
Chuayuko Steel Mfg. Corporation vs. Buklod ng Manggagawa sa Chuayuko Steel Mfg. Corp. January 31,
2007, 513 S 621
Nature of the Notice of Return to work Order
Manila Hotel Employees Association vs. Manila Hotel Corporation, March 5, 2007, 517 S 349
Payroll reinstatement in lieu of actual reinstatement upon assumption of jurisdiction
NUWHRAIN-Dusit Hotel Nikko Chapter vs. CA
Nov. 11, 2008, 570 S 598
XII. Pages 618 (Topic 14) to 667
XIII. Pages 668 to 708
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