FACTS: A manpower audit conducted by respondent Philex revealed that 241 of its employees were redundant. Thus, Philex undertook a retrenchment program that resulted in the termination of petitioners’ employment. Consequently, petitioners filed a case for illegal dismissal against respondent. The case was submitted for arbitration through the NCMB. The Voluntary Arbitrator ordered the reinstatement… Read More ABALOS vs. PHILEX MINING CORPORATION G.R. No. 140374 November 27, 2002 Doctrine of “strained relations”, Finality of Judgment