Episode 42: A Liberal Interpretation of the Rules Is Primarily Granted for the Employee’s Favor

#HernanDoIt #Bar2023 In its appeal, the employer asserted that it was neither given summons relating to the employee’s amended complaint, nor notified of the scheduled hearings before the Office of the Labor Arbiter. Should it be allowed to present countervailing evidence on appeal? 

Reyes v. Rural Bank of San Rafael (Bulacan), Inc., G.R. No. 230597, March 23, 2022.