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Marapo, et al vs. Phil. Packing Corporation, et al

EUNILA MARAPO, for herself and for and in behalf of her minor children, namely, Samuel, Elizabeth, Bernadette, Carmilita, William, Lydia, Myrna, Leopoldo and Mercedita, all surnamed Marapo, petitioners, vs. PHILIPPINE PACKING CORPORATION and the WORKMEN'S

G.R. No. L-42390 | 1977-01-31

D E C I S I O N

MARTIN, J:

This is a petition for review 1 of the decision of the Workmen's Compensation Commission affirming the order of the Referee of the Workmen's Compensation Unit, Regional Office No. XI of the Department of Labor, Cagayan de Oro City dismissing the claim for death compensation benefits of petitioners. The claim is being considered under the Workmen's Compensation Act (Act No. 3428) before its amendment by the new Labor Code (P.D. No. 442).

Eliseo Marapo was employed by the respondent Philippine Packing Corporation on June 14, 1954 up to the time of his death on April 20, 1971 or approximately for a period of 16...