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The domination of Kinaray-a speaking film “John Denver Trending” during this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival made a strong statement: stop cyberbullying, which can be disastrous, or worse even fatal. The film swept the awards as it…
“Binulong sa akin ng Diyos: ako ang magliligtas ng aking Bayan.” Words that reverberates throughout the brave four-hour-and-thirty-minute film “Ang Hupa” by Lav Diaz which is a mix of sci-fi and horror “about death of a dictator,…
The Bahay na Pula in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, with its red walls almost gone, still stands as a house with a dark and painful history. Red is a very emotionally intense color of fire and blood as it is associated with…
The issuance or renewal of the Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) is now dependent on medical fitness of a seafarer, specifically concerning permanently disabled seafarers. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) released Memorandum Circular No.MD-2019-01 Series…
A seafarer cannot be dismissed on the ground of drunkenness or intoxication if he is off-duty. The Supreme Court clarified in the case of EVIC Human Resource Management Inc., v. Rogelio Panahon, (G.R. No. 206890, July 31, 2017)…
A seafarer is entitled to compensation even if he finished his contract as long as his medical condition was properly documented while he is on board the vessel. The issue of repatriation due to contract termination…
Graduates of the University of the Philippines in Diliman have flooded their social media accounts with photos of two icons – sunflowers and sablay. It is said that the blossoming of sunflowers were already a tradition since the…
The saga of our Filipino fishermen again resurfaced after a Philippine fishing boat, F/B GEM-VER, partially sank near Recto Bank midnight of June 9, which involved a Chinese vessel. Several versions later were aired, from the initial statement…
The heart ailments of seafarers can be triggered or aggravated by his working conditions aboard the vessel, including his diet. “Taking responsibility for the health of all human souls on their ships also defines the shipowners’ sense…
The seafarer must be formally informed of the final and definite assessment of his medical condition by the company-designated physician within the 120/240-day period, otherwise he will be entitled to total permanent disability benefits. The Supreme Court…
The Finnish-German film “Deadweight” dealt with the legal question on the cause of a Filipino seafarer’s death that has a significant impact in compensation claims: whether he died by accident or suicide. The movie by German filmmaker Axel…
A seafarer’s psychosis, severe depression or schizophrenia may be considered compensable due to the work-related stressful environment on board the vessel. Seafarers are susceptible to mental health issues due to harassment and bullying that can take a…
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