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Franklin Baker Co. of the Phil., vs. Diamante, et al

FRANKLIN BAKER COMPANY OF THE PHILIPPINES, petitioner, vs. FLORENCIO DIAMANTE and WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION, respondents.

G.R. No. L-29349 | 1979-11-21

D E C I S I O N

FERNANDEZ, J:

This is a petition for review of the order of the Workmen's Compensation Commission in RO5-WC Case No. 140 entitled "Florencio Diamante, Claimant, versus, Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines, Respondent" dated July 16, 1968, granting the motion for private respondent Florencio Diamante for reimbursement of medical expenses in the amount of P1,275.00. 1

The facts, as stated by the petitioner in its brief, are:

"Respondent-claimant was employed as sheller in the Shelling Department of herein petitioner. Having contracted the disease of pulmonary tuberculosis, respondent-claimant originally filed a...