In 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) resolved 3,735 cases, with a disposition rate of 19% for judicial cases and 27% for administrative and Bar matters. In the exercise of its…
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Street art is a legal form of artistic expression that always had a history of being influenced by prevailing social issues. Street art makes daily activities more interesting by adding …
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The persistently high fuel prices in the Philippines are closely associated with the Oil Deregulation Law. “Fuel prices in the Philippines are high because the government has chosen to surrender…
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Personal remittances of Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFW) increased by 3.3 percent to an all time high of US$39.62 billion from US$38.34 billion in 2024, according to records from the Bangko…
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The Twenty-Second National Seafarers' Day was celebrated on September 24, 2017, with the theme "MARINONG FILIPINO: NAG-UUGNAY SA MUNDO”. The Manila celebration was held at the Cuneta Astrodome. Former president Fidel…
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Shore leave is an ancient and cherished seafarers' right that should not be denied except for compelling reasons. Shore leave is defined as the period during which a sailor is…
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What is the liability of the foreign principal and the manning agent for any and all claims arising out of an employer-employee relationship or by virtue of any law or…
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(Reposting an interesting piece from Marine Insight "10 Professional Mistakes Seafarers Should Never Make Onboard Ships") There is no dearth of stress on board ships. Ask a seafarer and you…
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Before a seafarer can be dismissed and discharged from the vessel, it is required that he be given a written notice regarding the charges against him and that he be…
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The experience of a Korean seafarer posted by Humans at Sea focused on inaction of the owner after he suffered an accident while on board the vessel during the effectivity of…
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