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Arianza vs. Workmen's Compensation Commission, et al

MANUEL ARIANZA, petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE LA CARLOTA, INC., respondents.

G.R. No. L-43352 | 1978-02-28

D E C I S I O N

MAKASIAR, J:

Petitioner's claim for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act against his employer Central Azucarera de la Carlota, Inc. was dismissed by the Workmen's Compensation Commission sitting en banc in its decision dated December 27, 1975, reversing the decision of the Workmen's Compensation Unit of the Department of Labor, Sub-Regional Office No. VII, Bacolod City.

It appears from the records that as of 1960 petitioner was employed in private respondent company. Before he entered his employment he was subjected to a thorough medical examination and was found fit to work. His duties were packing bagasse,...