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Nov 28, 2007labor-lawemployees-compensationsocial-security-systemwork-related-deathsupreme-courtpd-626
Work-Related Death and the Presumption of Compensability: Leviste v. SSS
The Supreme Court clarifies when sudden cardiac death is presumed work-related and compensable under PD 626, easing the burden on claimants.