Ebro III vs NLRC : 110187 : September 4, 1996 : J Mendoza : Second...
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[Syllabus]
SECOND DIVISION
[G.R. No. 110187. September 4, 1996]
JOSE G. EBRO III, petitioner, vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS
COMMISSION, INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION,
JON DARRAH, ALEX DY-REYES, CARRIE WILSON, and MARIVIC
SOLIVEN, respondents.
DECISION
MENDOZA, J.:
This is a petition for certiorari to set aside the order dated October 13, 1992 and the
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resolution dated March 3, 1993 of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC).
The antecedent facts are as follows:
Private respondent International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is a non-profit
agency engaged in international humanitarian and voluntary work. It is duly registered with the
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and enjoys Consultative Status,
Category II. It was one of the agencies accredited by the Philippine government to operate the
refugee processing center at Sabang, Morong, Bataan.
On June 24, 1985, private respondent ICMC employed petitioner Jose G. Ebro III to teach
English as a Second Language and Cultural Orientation Training Program at the refugee
processing center. The employment contract provided in pertinent part:
Salary: Your monthly salary for the first 6 months probationary period is P3,155.00 inclusive of cost of
living allowance. Upon being made regular after successful completion of the six (6) months probationary
period your monthly salary will be adjusted to P3,445.00 inclusive of cost of living allowance.
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Termination of Employment: Employment may be terminated by ICMC in any of the following situations:
a. A cessation or reduction in program operation, by Department of State order,
b. Unsuccessful completion of probationary period, at any time during that period,
c. For due cause, in cases of violation of provisions detailed in ICMC Personnel Policies and
administrative regulations,
d. For just and authorized causes expressly provided for or authorized by law,
e. For reasons of inadequate or deficient professional performance based on relevant guidelines and
procedures relating to the position,
f. In cases where, as a member of the PRPC community, ICMC is directed to take action.
If either party wishes to terminate employment, a notice of two (2) weeks should be given in writing to the
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