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Pantoja vs. RP, et al

JULIA P. PANTOJA, petitioner, vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (Bureau of Public Schools) and WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION, respondents.

G.R. No. L-43317 | 1978-12-29

D E C I S I O N

MAKASIAR, J:

Review of the February 17, 1976 decision of the respondent Commission reversing the August 19, 1975 award of the Acting Referee of the Workmen's Compensation Unit in RO4-WC Case No. 157255.
Petitioner, since March 1, 1935 until her retirement on December 31, 1972, or for a period of more than thirty-seven (37) years, was employed as a public school teacher by respondent employer.

On August 6, 1974, almost 2 years after her retirement, petitioner, by reason of disability caused by her chronic arthritis, coronary insufficiency and hypertension, which she allegedly contracted in the course of her employment...