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FACTS:
On July 14, 1986, Trade Union of the Philippines and Allied Services (TUPAS) filed with the
then Ministry of Labor and Employment a Petition for Certification Election among the
rank and file members employed by the ICMC. The latter opposed the petition on the
ground that it enjoys diplomatic immunity.
On Februaury 5, 1987 Med Arbiter Anastacio L. Bactin sustained ICMC and dismissed
the petition of TUPAS for lack of jurisdiction.
On appeal, The Director of the Bureau of Labor Relations reversed the Med Arbiters
Decisionand ordered the immediate conduct of a certification election.
This present Petition for Certiorari with Preliminary Injunction assailing the BLR Order.
ISSUE:
Whether or not the grant of diplomatic privileges and immunities to ICMC extends to
immunity from the application of Philippine labor laws.
HELD:
The Petition is GRANTED, the order of the Bureau of Labor Relations for Certification
election is SET ASIDE, and the Temporary Restraining Order earlier issued is made
PERMANENT.
BASIS: