social security principles. The new system is administered by social insurance agencies the GSIS and the SSS under the ECC. The purpose of this innovation was to restore a sensible equilibrium between the employer's obligation to pay workmen's compensation and the employee's right to receive reparation for workconnected death or disability.[23] WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The August 17, 1999 Decision and May 18, 2001 Resolution of the Court of Appeals are hereby AFFIRMED.   No costs.   SO ORDERED.     ADOLFO S. AZCUNA Associate Justice       WE CONCUR:       REYNATO S. PUNO Chief Justice Chairperson