FACTS: Petitioners are workers who have been employed at the San Miguel Parola Glass Factory since 1961, averaging about seven (7) years of service at the time of their termination.  They worked as “cargadores” or “pahinante” at the SMC Plant loading, unloading, piling or palleting empty bottles and wooden shells to and from company trucks… Read More “Brotherhood” Labor Unity Movement of the Philippines (BLUM) v. Zamora G.R. No. L-48645 January 7, 1987 Labor Contracting, Employer-Employee Relationship

FACTS: Rey P. Tajadao testified that in August 2002, his fellow complainant, Alberto A. Aglanao, introduced him to appellant Chua.  Appellant offered him a job as a factory worker in Taiwan for deployment within the month.  Appellant then required him to undergo medical examination and pay a placement fee of ₱ 80,000. Chua assured Tajadao… Read More PEOPLE v. MELISSA CHUA a.k.a. Clarita Ng Chua, G.R. No. 187052, September 13, 2012 Illegal Recruitment

FACTS: Romulo Padlan was convinced by petitioner Delia Romero’s words of encouragement and inspired by the potential salary of US$700.00 to US$1,200.00 a month in Israel.  Petitioner informed him that as soon as he could give her US$3,600.00, his papers would be immediately processed. Petitioner contacted Jonney Erez Mokra who instructed Romulo to attend a… Read More Romero v. People, Romulo Padlan and Arturo Siapno, G.R. No. 171644 November 23, 2011 Illegal Recruitment