The respondent was found guilty of grave misconduct for sexually harassing his co-workers and was dismissed from Government service. He successfully appealed, arguing that the evidence was insufficient to support the ruling. The Supreme Court reinstated the ruling, citing the well-established rule that findings of fact of an administrative agency must be respected even if they are not overwhelming and even if the appellate court would weigh evidence differently.
Women and Justice: Keywords
Domestic Case Law
Yolanda Floralde, et al. v. Court of Appeals, et al. Supreme Court of Philippines (2000)