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A seafarer who suffered an illness on board the vessel must be compensated due to work-related stress. The Supreme Court has recognized that any kind of work or labor produces stress and strain. It is medically accepted…
The maximum penalty of disqualification from maritime employment or delisting from the registry of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) may be imposed upon an erring seafarer depending on the gravity of the offense committed. Dismissal is the ultimate penalty that…
A final and definite disability assessment is necessary in order to truly reflect the true extent of the sickness or injuries of the seafarer and his or her capacity to resume work as such. Otherwise, the corresponding disability…
A seafarer’s diabetes is considered a compensable work-related illness due to the stressful work condition on board the vessel. In Apolinario Zonio, Jr vs. 88 Aces Maritime Services, Inc., (GR.No. 239052 October 16, 2019), the Supreme Court…
The dwindling numbers of deployed seafarers are usually misleadingly blamed by employers and manning agencies on the increasing number of litigated cases. They have deliberately and sweepingly depicted seafarers’ lawyers as “unscrupulous” in an attempt to deflect…
A seafarer must fully disclose past medical condition, disability and history in the pre-employment medical examination (PEME), otherwise his claim for disability benefits will be denied. The POEA contract bars the compensability of disability arising from a…
KAOSHIUNG, Taiwan – Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle encouraged port welfare workers and chaplains to listen to the people of the sea, particularly seafarers and fishermen, and not merely impose their plans for them. “It makes a lot…
KAOSHIUNG, Taiwan – Pope Francis has encouraged port welfare workers and chaplains to continue with renewed ecumenical spirit their efforts to protect and safeguard the rights of all people of the sea, particularly seafarers and fishermen. Pope…
A Filipino seafarer can be held criminally liable due to the act of abandoning his financial obligation to persons to which he is obliged by law to support. Issues of allotment and remittances were discussed in connection with the Anti-Violence Against Women…
Two Cebuanos were recently recognized as 2019 winners of the annual search the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) in line with the 24th National Seafarers Day (NSD). The two students are E/c Dustin Ryan…
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle has acknowledged the role of seafarers, Filipino mariners in particular, in propagating the teachings of the church, and not merely major contributors to the country’s economic growth. Speaking during the holy mass…
It is an understatement to say that karaoke is a central part of pop culture of Filipinos , including seafarers whether on board or in between contracts. Karaoke is indeed a favorite past time of Filipino seafarers…
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