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PINES v. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ET AL. : Jun…

PADILLA, J., dissenting: chanrob1es virtual 1aw library

I dissent for the same reasons stated in my dissenting opinion in DBP v. NLRC, Et Al., G.R. Nos.
82763-64, 19 March 1990.

SARMIENTO, J., dissenting: chanrob1es virtual 1aw library

As I held in DBP v. NLRC 1 and more recently, in Bolinao v. Padolina, 2 that on account of the
amendment introduced by Republic Act No. 6715, workers now enjoy "absolute preference" in the
payment of labor claims, above and beyond taxes due from the Government, and credits belonging to
private persons. As I said therein, Republic Act No. 6715 was enacted, precisely, to work more
favorable terms to labor — because prior to the amendment, labor enjoyed no preference. I am afraid
that the majority has misread the clear intent of the legislature.

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