G.R. No. 152579 http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2009/august2009/152579.htm repatriated even prior to the expiration of their contracts. Consequently, in July and August 1996, Santos, et al. filed complaints against Sameer before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) for illegal dismissal, underpayment of salaries, and unauthorized salary deductions. On November 3, 1997, Sameer filed a third party complaint against private respondent ASBT International Management Service, Inc. (ASBT). It claimed that the latter should be liable for all the contractual obligations of Ensure since Sameers accreditation was transferred to ASBT on June 9, 1997. On December 29, 1999, the Labor Arbiter rendered a Decision, [4] disposing as follows WHEREFORE, premises considered, SAMEER is hereby ordered to pay the complainants: 1. The amount of NT$156,120.00 to LORD NELSON SANTOS covering the underpayment of monthly salaries for the period of five (5) months, salaries for the unexpired portion of the contract and refund of the unauthorized salary deduction, Sixty Five Thousand (P65,000.00) Pesos as refund of the placement fee and guaranty fee less Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, and Six Thousand (P6,000.00) Pesos as refund for the cost of his plane ticket; 2. The amount of NT$154,560.00 to DANILO BALCITA covering the underpayment of monthly salaries for the period of six (6) months, salaries for the unexpired portion of the contract and refund of the unauthorized salary deduction, Sixty Five Thousand (P65,000.00) Pesos as refund of the placement fee and guaranty fee less Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, and Six Thousand (P6,000.00) Pesos as refund for the cost of his plane ticket; 3. The amount of NT$174,048.00 to EMMANUEL DEMILLO covering the underpayment of monthly salaries for the period of four (4) months, salaries for the unexpired portion of the contract and refund of the unauthorized salary deduction, Sixty Five Thousand (P65,000.00) Pesos as refund of the placement fee and guaranty fee less Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, and Six Thousand (P6,000.00) Pesos as refund for the cost of his plane ticket; 4. The amount of NT$172,560.00 to NICZON CRUZ covering the underpayment of monthly salaries for the period of four (4) months, salaries for the unexpired portion of the contract and refund of the unauthorized salary deduction, Sixty Five Thousand (P65,000.00) Pesos as refund for the placement fee and guaranty fee less Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, and Six Thousand (P6,000.00) Pesos as refund for the cost of his plane ticket; 5. The amount of NT$152,560.00 to PEPITO MANGLICMOT covering the underpayment of monthly salaries for the period of four (4) months, salaries for the unexpired portion of the contract and refund of the unauthorized salary deduction, Sixty Five Thousand (P65,000.00) Pesos as refund of the placement fee and guaranty fee less Five Thousand (P5,000.00) Pesos, and Six Thousand (P6,000.00) Pesos as refund for the cost of his plane ticket; 2 of 8 1/28/2016 1:44 PM