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In the construction of statutes, it must be read in such a way as to give effect to the purpose projected in the statute. Statutes should be construed in the light of the object to be achieved and the evil or mischief to be suppressed, and they should be given such construction as will advance the object, suppress the mischief, and secure the benefits intended. Paat vs. CA   Facts: On May 19, 1989, while on its way to Bulacan from San Jose Baggao Cagayan, private respondent’s truck was seized by the DENR personnel because the driver could not produce the required documents for the forest products found concealed in the truck. Petitioner Layugan of CENRO issued an order of confiscation of the truck and gave the owner 15 days to submit an explanation why the truck should not be forfeited. However, private respondents failed to submit an explanation. Thus, DENR Regional Executive Director Rogelio Baggayan sustained CENRO’s action of confiscation and ordered the forfeiture of the...

  NFL vs. Eisma Issue: Whether the labor arbiter can pass on a suit for damages filed by the employer, respondent Zamboanga Wood Products. Yes. The labor arbiter can pass on a suit for damages filed by the employer, respondent Zamboanga Wood products. It was held that the labor arbiter has exclusive jurisdiction over the case. By opinions of the court: “Jurisdiction over the subject matter in a judicial proceeding is conferred by the sovereign authority which organizes the court and is given only by law. Jurisdiction is never presumed, must be conferred by law in words that do not admit of doubt.” Since the jurisdiction of courts and judicial tribunals is derived exclusively from the statutes of the forum, the issue before us should be resolved on the basis of the law or statute now in force. The law in presidential Decree 1691 which took effect on May 1, 1980, amending Article 217 of the Labor code returned the original and exclusive jurisdiction to the labor arbiters. Provide...