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Delfin G. Villarama vs. National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)

DELFIN G. VILLARAMA, petitioner, vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND GOLDEN DONUTS, INC., respondents.

G.R. No. 106341 | 1994-09-02

D E C I S I O N


PUNO, J.:

Sexual harassment abounds in all sick societies. It is reprehensible enough but more so when inflicted by those with moral ascendancy over their victims. We rule that it is a valid cause for separation from service.

First, the facts. On November 16, 1987, petitioner DELFIN VILLARAMA was employed by private respondent GOLDEN DONUTS, INC., as its Materials Manager. His starting salary was P6,500.00 per month, later increased to P8,500.00.

On July 15, 1989, petitioner Villarama was charged with sexual harassment by Divina Gonzaga, a clerk-typist assigned in his department. The humiliating experience compelled her to...