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Luz G. Cristobal vs. Employees' Compensation Commission, et al.

LUZ G. CRISTOBAL, petitioner, vs. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION COMMISSION and GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (National Science Development Board); respondents.

G.R. No. L-49280 | 1980-04-30

D E C I S I O N


MAKASIAR, J.:

Petition for review on certiorari of the June 21, 1978 decision of the Employees' Compensation Commission filed by petitioner in forma pauperis.

The deceased, Fortunato S. Cristobal, was employed as Supervising Information Officer II of the National Science Development Board (NSDB for short) based in Bicutan, Taguig, Rizal. His original appointment was dated February 26, 1964 (p. 16, ECC rec.). On April 8, 1976, he developed loose bowel movement which later worsened and his excrement was marked with fresh blood. Self-administered medications were made but symptoms persisted until April 22, 1976 when he was...