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2013-03-18 |
DEL CASTILLO, J. |
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| At this juncture, it must be stressed that "[t]echnical rules of procedure are not binding in labor cases. The application of technical rules of procedure may be relaxed to serve the demands of substantial justice."[52] "[I]t is more in keeping with the objective of rendering substantial justice if we brush aside technical rules rather than strictly apply its literal reading. There [being] no objective reason to further delay this case by insisting on a technicality when the controversy could now be resolved."[53] Moreover, "there is no need to remand this case to the Labor Arbiter for further proceedings, as the facts are clear and complete on the basis of which a decision can be made."[54] Based on the foregoing, we find no reason to deprive herein respondent of the accrued salary differential, merit increases and productivity bonuses due her since 2001. | |||||