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Reyes vs. Workmen's Compensation Commission, et al

BRIGIDA REYES, petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION and REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (National Irrigation Administration), respondents.

G.R. No. L-45694 | 1979-12-18

D E C I S I O N

FERNANDEZ, J:

This is a petition for review of the decision of the Workmen's Compensation Commission in RO1 WC Case No. 7082 entitled "Brigida Reyes, Claimant, versus, Republic of the Philippines (National Irrigation Administration), Respondent" reversing the decision of the Hearing Officer of Regional Office No. 1 and dismissing the claim for death benefits for lack of merit. 1

The petitioner, Brigida Reyes, widow of the late Mariano Reyes, filed a claim for death compensation with the Regional Office No. 1 of the Department of Labor in Dagupan City against the Republic of the Philippines (National Irrigation...