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Republic vs. WCC and Doyon

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (Philippine Air Force), petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and ERLINDA L. DOYON, respondents.

G.R. No. L-30320 | 1972-03-29

D E C I S I O N


VILLAMOR, J:

This is a petition for review by certiorari of the decision and resolution of the Workmen's Compensation Commission in RO4-WC Case No. 1199 (Sub-Region, PC).

The facts of the case are simple and uncontroverted. Cpl. Ludovico Doyon of the Philippine Air Force died on October 13, 1966, of an injury sustained while undergoing authorized physical training. The injury was not the result of, nor aggravated by, his intentional misconduct or gross negligence. The Philippine Air Force paid the sum of P3,000.00 to the heirs of the deceased pursuant to Republic Act No. 610 ("Armed Forces Death Gratuity and Disability...