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Department Of Public Works And Highways vs. CMC/MONARK/PACIFIC/Hi-Tri Joint Venture

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, PETITIONER, VS. CMC/MONARK/PACIFIC/HI-TRI JOINT VENTURE, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 179732 | 2017-09-13

DECISION
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
As the administrative agency tasked with resolving issues pertaining to the construction industry, the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission enjoys a wide latitude in recognition of its technical expertise and experience. Its factual findings are, thus, accorded respect and even finality, particularly when they are affirmed by an appellate court.

This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] assailing the Court of Appeals Decision[2] dated September 20, 2007 in CA-G.R. SP Nos. 88953 and 88911, which affirmed the March 1, 2005 Award of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC).

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