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Garcia vs. WCC, et al

DELFIN GARCIA, petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and SAN JUAN DE DIOS HOSPITAL, INC., respondents.

G.R. No. L-31159 | 1972-05-30

D E C I S I O N


TEEHANKEE, J:

In this appeal from an adverse decision of the Workmen's Compensation Commission, the Court reiterates the established legal principle that laws operate prospectively and have no retroactive effect unless it is otherwise clearly provided therein.

Petitioner-claimant's claim for disability benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act, as amended, as filed by him on July 11, 1963 against respondent San Juan de Dios Hospital, Inc. with the chief of the Workmen's Compensation Unit of the defunct sub-regional office No. 4 in Pasay City, was first dismissed on March 27, 1967.

Petitioner duly appealed to...