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Virgilio Callanta vs. Carnation Phil. Inc. etal.

VIRGILIO CALLANTA, petitioner, vs. CARNATION PHILIPPINES, INC., and NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION [NLRC], respondents.

G.R. No. 70615 | 1986-10-28

D E C I S I O N


FERNAN, J:

The issue raised in this petition for certiorari is whether or not an action for illegal dismissal prescribes in three [3] years pursuant to Articles 291 and 292 of the Labor Code which provide:

"Art. 291. Offenses. Offenses penalized under this Code and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall prescribe in three [3] years.

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"Art. 292. Money Claims. All money claims arising from employer-employee relations accruing during the effectivity of this Code shall be filed within three [3] years from the time the cause of action accrued; otherwise, they shall be forever barred.

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