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Univ of Pangasinan
(127 SCRA 691)
G.R. No. L-63122
February 20, 1984
Digest by: Lanz Olives
Plaintiff: University of Pangasinan Faculty Union
Respondent: University of Pangasinan
Petition: Petition for certiorari
Ponente: Gutierrez, J.
FACTS:
University of Pangasinan did not entitle its faculty to ECOLA during
the semestral break and when it increased its tuition fee, it refused its
faculty the salary increase 60% of the incremental proceeds of
increased tuition fees.
ISSUE/S:
WONfacultymembersofauniversityareentitledtoECOLAduring
semestralbreaks.
RULING/ RATIO:
Yes.
Per various PDs on ECOLA, ECOLA pay includes LOA without
pay.The contention that the fact of receiving a salary should not be
the basis of receiving ECOLA is without merit as per IRR of Wage
Order No. 1: Allowance for Unworked days: a) All covered
employees whether paid on a monthly or daily basis shall be entitled
to their daily living allowance when they are paid their basic wage.