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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A job of a seafarer is not exactly a walk in the park. Seafarers working for companies for a long period of time are normally saddled with heavy responsibilities relative to the…
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Tinig ng Marino Article – May-June 2016 Can the heirs claim death benefits even if the seafarer died after his medical repatriation?Yes, as pronounced in the case of Canuel v. Magsaysay…
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The Filipino seafarer is entitled to medical treatment at cost to the employer apart from disability benefits and sickness allowance. Away from his family and working on board vessels sailing non-stop for…
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Republic of the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment National Conciliation and Mediation Board Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch - NRC Directory - Retooled Accredited Voluntary Arbitrators as of March…
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“Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo.” Never mind if the seafarer dies before he receives compensation. A popular Filipino saying that applies directly to the possible legal…
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Through legislative fiat, ANGKLA partylist is throwing off-balance the already imbalanced legal battle on seafarers claims. Every labor dispute is a David and Goliath battle as it involves two opposing…
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MAYROON bang exception sa requirement na napapaloob sa Philippine Overseas Employment Administration - Standard Employment Contract (POEA-SEC) na ang isang marino ay dapat sumailalalim sa post-employment medical examination na isasagawa…
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"Things past redress are now with me past care" - William Shakespeare. THE EMPLOYMENT relation between the manning agency representing the shipping company as the employer, and the seafarer as…
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