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Diminution in Rank or Diminution of Responsibilities
Diminution is usually associated with benefits. However, in a Supreme Court (SC) decision, the concept of diminution in rank or diminution of responsibilities was established. In the case of Isabela-I Electric Coop, Inc. vs. Del Rosario (July 17, 2019, G.R. No. 226369), the SC discussed diminution in rank of employee whose position was changed from Internal Audit Manager to Area Manager. Although the employee’s position bears the appellation “manager,” the responsibilities he used to discharge as manager in his former position [...]