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Development Bank of the Philippines vs. COA [DISSENTING OPINION, LEONEN, J.]

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, V. COMMISSION ON AUDIT, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 210838 | 2018-07-03

DISSENTING OPINION
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
I disagree with the ponencia that the power of the Development Bank of the Philippines' Board of Directors to compromise claims under Section 9(e) of its Charter does not include contested benefits demanded by its employees. I also disagree with the posture that the Development Bank of the Philippines' employees may only collectively bargain for non-economic benefits.
 
The Development Bank of the Philippines is an economic agent in the public sector acquired by the government. It was established as a separate corporate entity to engage in the banking business—with a private...