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Lorenzo T. Tangga-an Vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., et al.

Lorenzo T. Tangga-an, Petitioner, Vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Universe Tankship Delaware LLC, and Carlos C. Salinas, Respondents.

G.R. No. 180636 | 2013-03-13

 
 
SECOND DIVISION 
 
DECISION 
 
DEL CASTILLO, J.: 
 
This Court's labor pronouncements must be read and applied with utmost care and caution, taking to mind that in the very heart of the judicial system, labor cases occupy a special place. More than the State guarantees of protection of labor and security of tenure, labor disputes involve the fundamental survival of the employees and their families, who depend -upon the former for all the basic necessities in life. 
 
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