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Luz G. Christobal vs. Employees's Compensation Comm., 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 | 1981-02-26

R E S O L U T I O N


MAKASIAR, J.:

On April 30, 1980, We rendered a decision in this case finding that petitioner Luz G. Cristobal, widow of the deceased Fortunato Cristobal, has shown by clear and convincing evidence that her husband contracted rectal cancer or at least the risk of contracting the same had been increased by the conditions under which he was working and accordingly ordered respondent GSIS:

1) to pay the petitioner the sum of P12,000.00 as death benefits;

2) to reimburse petitioner medical, surgical and hospital expenses duly supported by proper receipts;

3) To pay petitioner the sum of P700.00 as funeral expenses;...