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Balanga vs. Workmen's Compensation Commission, et al

ALEJO BALANGA, claimant, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (Bureau of Public Highways), respondents.

G.R. No. L-43339 | 1978-06-22

D E C I S I O N

GUERRERO, J:

Petition for review of the decision of the Workmen's Compensation Commission disallowing petitioner's claim.

Petitioner was formerly employed as highway maintenance foreman in the Bureau of Public Highways, with an annual compensation of P3,835.38. On Oct. 5, 1973 he filed with the Labor Regional Office No. 1, Dagupan City, the Notice of Injury or Sickness and Claim for Compensation 1 against respondent Bureau. The claim is supported by a Physician's Report of Sickness or Accident 2 signed by the attending Physician, Dr. Julian Acosta, stating that petitioner was suffering from Koch's Infection, minimal,...