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Armando G. Yrasuegui vs. Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL)

ARMANDO G. YRASUEGUI, Petitioner, versus PHILIPPINE AIRLINES, INC., Respondent.

G.R. No. 168081 | 2008-10-17

D E C I S I O N

REYES, R.T., J.:

THIS case portrays the peculiar story of an international flight steward who was dismissed because of his failure to adhere to the weight standards of the airline company.

He is now before this Court via a petition for review on certiorari claiming that he was illegally dismissed. To buttress his stance, he argues that (1) his dismissal does not fall under 282(e) of the Labor Code; (2) continuing adherence to the weight standards of the company is not a bona fide occupational qualification; and (3) he was discriminated agains because other overweight employees were promoted instead of being disciplined.

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