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Sebastian vs. Workmen's Compensation Commission

SANCHO SEBASTIAN, petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF SULU (Provincial Waterworks), respondents.

G.R. No. L-43690 | 1978-09-30

D E C I S I O N

FERNANDEZ, J:

This is a petition to review the decision of the Workmen's Compensation Commission in WC R09-No. 254-75 entitled "Sancho Sebastian, Claimant, versus, Provincial Government of Sulu (Provincial Waterworks), Respondent," reversing the decision of the Acting Chief of the Unit, Regional Office No. 9 at Zamboanga City which awarded compensation benefits to the claimant. 1

The claimant, Sancho Sebastian, was employed in the Provincial Waterworks of Sulu as property clerk with a monthly salary of P240.00. He filed an application for sick leave with pay for 16 days from May 16, 1973 to May 31, 1973. 2 The claimant...