LABOR LAW I – Labor Standards

Ryan Jeremiah D. Quan, J.D., LL.M.

ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 1

1. Introduction – Laborem Exercens (On Human Work)

Read the encyclical and write a brief reflection paper (500 to 800 words only, short bond
paper) on the value of human work and the importance of protecting the labor sector.
Do not merely repeat what is written in the encyclical; be able to analyze and express
your thoughts.

Link: http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-
ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html

The reflection paper is to be submitted at the beginning of class next week.

2. Elements of the Relationship

Labor Code: Articles 97 (a), (b), (c), (e); 173 (f), (g); 219 (e) & (f)

Cases:
• Television and Production Exponents v. Servaña, January 28, 2008
• ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. v. Nazareno, September 26, 2006
• Fulache v. ABS-CBN, January 21, 2010
• Dumpit-Murillo v. Court of Appeals, June 8, 2007
• Fuji Television v. Espiritu, December 3, 2014
(These five cases should be read in relation to Sonza v. ABS-CBN Broadcasting
Corporation, June 10, 2004)
• Bernante v. PBA, September 14, 2011
• Abella v. PLDT, June 8, 2005
• Consulta v. CA, March 18, 2005
• Villamaria v. CA, April 19, 2006
• Republic of the Philippines v. ASIAPRO, November 23, 2007
• Phil. Global Communications v. De Vera, June 7, 2005
• Coca Cola Bottlers v. Climaco, February 5, 2007
• Chavez v. NLRC, January 17, 2005
• Angelina Francisco v. NLRC, August 31, 2006
• Tongko v. Manufacturers Life, June 29, 2010 & January 25, 2011
• Matling Industrial v. Coros, October 13, 2010
• Cosare v. Broadcom Asia, February 5, 2014
• Atlanta Industries v. Sebolino, January 26, 2011
• Intel Technology v. NLRC & Cabiles, February 5, 2014
• Royale Homes v. Alcantara, July 28, 2014
• Olimpia Housing Inc. v. Lapastora, January 13, 2016
CLASS POLICIES

Apart from the cases assigned, students are expected to read annotations on the assigned topics
prior to each class. Additional readings may be given during the course of the semester.

During class, books and cases are not allowed on the students’ desks. At their option, students
may bring out handwritten notes (printed ones are not allowed and codals during class. Needless
to state, looking at codals and notes during recitation is not allowed. I do not call out students
using printed notes and digests. Instead, I give deductions to recitation grades. Glancing at codals
and/or notes also merits deductions in recitations grades. Gadgets, such as phones, laptops,
tablets, and the like are also not allowed in class. Make sure to turn them off or place them on
silent mode before entering the classroom. Each time a gadget sounds off in class, a quiz will be
administered.

All announcements will be made through the class beadle.