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International Hardwood & Veneer Co. vs. Leogardo, et al. 117 SCRA 967

INTERNATIONAL HARDWOOD AND VENEER CO. OF THE PHILIPPINES, petitioner, vs.HON. VICENTE LEOGARDO, in his capacity as Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labor & Employment and SATURNINO ATENTAR, respondents. The Solicitor General for petitioner. Nole Panganiba for respondent Atentar.

G.R. No. L-57429 | 1982-10-28

Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
 
FIRST DIVISION
 
GUTIERREZ, JR., J.:
 
The June 11, 1981 order of the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labor and Employment, which directed the reinstatement with backwages of private respondent Saturnino Atentar, is challenged in this petition as having been issued with grave abuse of discretion tantamount to lack of jurisdiction.
 
Saturnino Atentar started working for International Hardwood and Veneer Company of the Philippines (Interwood) on March 23, 1975 as a road construction laborer. On March 17, 1976, he was promoted to motor banca helper assigned to operate motor...