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Elmer G. Andaya vs. National Labor Relations Commission, et al.

ELMER G. ANDAYA, Petitioner, versus NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION,* INTERNATIONAL HAM & SAUSAGE MANUFACTURING CO., INC., Respondents.

G.R. No. 157371 | 2005-07-15

THIRD DIVISION

D E C I S I O N 

PANGANIBAN, J.: 

Technical rules of procedure are not strictly adhered to in labor cases. In the interest of substantial justice, new or additional evidence may be introduced on appeal before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). Allowing this move would be proper, provided due process is observed by giving the opposing party sufficient opportunity to meet and rebut the new or additional evidence. 

The Case 

Before us is a Petition for Review[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, challenging the November 11, 2002 Decision[2] and the February 27, 2003 Resolution[3] of the Court...