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Provincial Bus Operators of the Philippines (PBOAP), et al. vs. DOLE, et al.

THE PROVINCIAL BUS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PBOAP), THE SOUTHERN LUZON BUS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION, INC. (SO-LUBOA), THE INTER CITY BUS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION (INTERBOA), AND THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE BUS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION (CSJDMBOA), PETITIONERS, V. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (DOLE) AND LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB), RESPONDENTS.

G.R. No. 202275 | 2018-07-17

D E C I S I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Government created policy based on the finding that the boundary payment scheme that has since determined the take-home pay of bus drivers and conductors has been proven inadequate in providing our public utility bus drivers and conductors a decent and living wage. It decided that this was the best approach to ensure that they get the economic and social welfare benefits that they deserve. This Court will not stand in its way. Policy questions are not what this Court decides.
This resolves an original action for certiorari and prohibition, assailing the constitutionality of the following:
 
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