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Parian vs. Workmen's Compensation Commission, et al

FELISA PARIAN, petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (BUREAU OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS), respondents.

G.R. No. L-42433 | 1978-08-23

D E C I S I O N

MAKASIAR, J:

Review on certiorari of the December 17, 1975 decision of the respondent Commission reversing the October 10, 1975 award of the referee in RO4-WC Case No. 163905.

Petitioner, since June 7, 1937 until her retirement on July 6, 1971, or for a period of thirty-four (34) years, more or less, was employed as a public school teacher by respondent employer.

On March 10, 1975, petitioner by reason of her illness of rheumatoid arthritis filed a notice of injury and claim for compensation with the Workmen's Compensation Commission at its Regional Office No. IV.
On even date, respondent employer filed its Employer's...