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    Armando G. Yrasuegui Vs Philippine Airlines

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    The petitioner Armando G. Yrasuegui was a flight steward for Philippine Airlines (PAL) who had recurring issues meeting the airline's weight standards for his height. PAL placed the petitioner on multiple leaves of absence and required regular weight checks to allow him to lose excess weight. However, over almost five years the petitioner repeatedly failed to comply with weight checks and meet the standards. PAL ultimately terminated the petitioner's employment due to his inability to meet the weight requirements after extended efforts to help him do so. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, finding PAL's weight standards reasonable, though it modified the ruling to include regular allowances in the petitioner's separation pay.

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    Armando G. Yrasuegui Vs Philippine Airlines

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    The petitioner Armando G. Yrasuegui was a flight steward for Philippine Airlines (PAL) who had recurring issues meeting the airline's weight standards for his height. PAL placed the petitioner on multiple leaves of absence and required regular weight checks to allow him to lose excess weight. However, over almost five years the petitioner repeatedly failed to comply with weight checks and meet the standards. PAL ultimately terminated the petitioner's employment due to his inability to meet the weight requirements after extended efforts to help him do so. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, finding PAL's weight standards reasonable, though it modified the ruling to include regular allowances in the petitioner's separation pay.

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    The petitioner Armando G. Yrasuegui was a flight steward for Philippine Airlines (PAL) who had recurring issues meeting the airline's weight standards for his height. PAL placed the petitioner on multiple leaves of absence and required regular weight checks to allow him to lose excess weight. However, over almost five years the petitioner repeatedly failed to comply with weight checks and meet the standards. PAL ultimately terminated the petitioner's employment due to his inability to meet the weight requirements after extended efforts to help him do so. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, finding PAL's weight standards reasonable, though it modified the ruling to include regular allowances in the petitioner's separation pay.

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    Armando G. Yrasuegui Vs Philippine Airlines

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    The petitioner Armando G. Yrasuegui was a flight steward for Philippine Airlines (PAL) who had recurring issues meeting the airline's weight standards for his height. PAL placed the petitioner on multiple leaves of absence and required regular weight checks to allow him to lose excess weight. However, over almost five years the petitioner repeatedly failed to comply with weight checks and meet the standards. PAL ultimately terminated the petitioner's employment due to his inability to meet the weight requirements after extended efforts to help him do so. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, finding PAL's weight standards reasonable, though it modified the ruling to include regular allowances in the petitioner's separation pay.

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    Title of the case: Armando G. Yrasuegui vs Philippine Airlines


    Citation: G.R. No. 168081
    Date Promulgated: October 17, 2008
    Respondents: Philippine Airlines, Inc.
    Petitioners: Armando G. Yraseugui
    Ponente: Associate Justice Ruben T. Reyes

    Facts:

    Petitioner Armando G. Yrasuegui was a former international flight steward of Philippine Airline,
    Inc. He stands five feet and eight inches. As mandated by the Cabin and Crew Administration
    Manual of PAL, the ideal weight is 166 pounds, given that the proper weight for a man his height
    is around 147 to 166 pounds.

    On 1984, the petitioner had a weight problem, this prompted PAL to advise him on extending his
    vacation leave from December 29, 1984 to March 4, 1985.

    The petitioner was allowed to return to work once he lost all excess eight but his weight problem
    recurred. He again went on leave without October 17, 1988 to February 1989.

    Despite the lapse of a ninety-day period given him to reach his ideal weight, petitioner remained
    overweight. On January 3, 1990 the petitioner was informed by PAL that he is to remain
    grounded until such time that he satisfactorily complies with the weight standards. He was also
    directed to report every two weeks for weight checks however, petitioner failed to comply with
    the weight requirement.

    On April 17, 1990, petitioner was formally warned that a repeated refusal to report for weight
    check would be dealt with accordingly however, the petitioner failed to comply. On June 26,
    1990, petitioner was required to explain his refusal to undergo weight checks.

    On June 15, 1993, petitioner was formally informed by PAL that his services are terminated
    effective immediately, due to his inability to prescribe with the ideal weight “and considering the
    utmost” extended to him “which spanned a period a total of almost five years”, as stated by
    respondent.

    Petitioner filed a complaint for illegal dismissal.

    Issues(s):

    Whether or not the petitioner was validly dismissed for his failure to meet the standards of PAL

    Ruling:

    The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals, finding that the weight
    standards of PAL are reasonable. Hence, the petitioner was legally dismissed for he repeatedly
    failed to meet the prescribed weight standards. Herein, the Court also modified the decision that
    petitioner Armando G. Yrasuegui is entitled to separation pay in an amount equivalent to one-
    half (1/2) month’s pay for every year of service, which should include his regular allowances.

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