G.R. No. 122327 - ARTEMIO J. ROMARES, VS. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION.

Ruling

WHEREFORE, in the light of the above-discussion, it is hereby declared and ordered that complainant ARTEMIO J. ROMARES is a regular employee of respondent PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION since January 16, 1993 and his termination on the same date is illegal as contrary to law and public policy and therefore, he would be reinstated to his former position as if he was not terminated and to be entitled to all benefits, allowances accruing thereto and without loss of seniority rights. Likewise, respondent PILMICO in consonance with the above-discussion is hereby ordered to pay complainant the following, to wit: 1. Backwages in the amount of P34,814.00; 2. Attorneys fees representing 5% of the amount awarded for backwages, allowances and other benefits. 3. All other claims are hereby dismissed for lack of merit. SO ORDERED.