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Facts: A city museum hires Arman as a seasonal archival assistant to help curate exhibits during the spring–summer tourist season from March 1 to August 31 each year. The written contract states "Seasonal employment; ends August 31." After Arman has worked in four consecutive seasons in the same role, the museum informs there is no work for the next season and does not rehire him. Arman sues for illegal dismissal. (a)Identify Arman’s employment status (seasonal or regular) and name the controlling doctrine. (b)Is the end-of-season termination a dismissal? Explain. (c)Under what circumstances would a seasonal employee like Arman become a regular employee under Philippine law? Explain with reference to the pattern of hiring or the nature of the job.