Termination due vessel sale or change of principal

Monday, September 3, 2018, 10:01 p.m. By Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho   The seafarer is entitled to receive his basic wage until the date of joining another vessel in the event of vessel sale or change of principal and he opted to complete his contract by joining another vessel of the same principal. The  employment of

Paralegal Lectures on Seafarers’ Rights

Discussion on  legal matters on seafarers’ rights through the combined forces of Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan (SVBB) law offices, Luneta Seafarers Welfare Foundation (LUSWELF) and Bantay OCW Radio Inquirer . Regular weekly paralegal lecture at LUSWELF and Usapang Marino on Radyo Inquirer every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. to 12:00noon DZIQ 990AM. http//www.ustream.tv/ Paralegal Lecture of Seafarers’

Compensation for the Heirs

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 Maritime Corporation, et. al (G.R. No. 190161, October 13, 2014), the Supreme Court granted the claims for death benefits even though the seafarer’s death happened

Three separate and distinct benefits of a medically repatriated seafarer

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 weeks or months the world’s oceans, the Filpino seafarer is physically, mentally and emotionally stressed. Constantly exposed to fluctuating temperatures caused by variant weather changes

The Employers’ Joint & Solidarity Liabilty

Tinig ng Marinao Article – March -April 2016 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 contract involving a seafarer?…read more…click the full article below.

OWWA-RWO VI holds Seafarers’ Rights Seminar

To promote the protection of its seabased Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) members, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Regional Welfare Office (OWWA RWO) VI recently held a free seafarers’ rights and welfare seminar. Thirty-four (34) seafarers and representatives from the local manning agencies attended the half-day discussion at the OWWA-RWO VI’s Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) room last January

Blame-shifting in Seafarer’s labor cases

“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 effect of ANGKLA’s  bill (House Bill No. 5430) that seeks to delay the execution of  the favorable judgment from the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)

Paralegal Lectures on Seafarers’ Rights

Let’s  discuss legal matters on seafarers’ rights with  the combined forces of Apostleship Of the Sea Manila and Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan (SVBB) law offices on  regular paralegal lectures. Stellamaris Dorm, May 3, 2016.

The imbalanced legal battle on seafarers claims

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 parties: the worker on one side and the management on the other, for monetary claims for disability and death benefits, illegal dismissal as well as

Pagrereport sa loob ng Tatlong Araw kung Medically-Repatriated

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 ng company-designated physician sa loob ng tatlong working days pagkabalik sa Pilipinas? Ang sagot ay OO. Ayon sa Section 20 (B) ng POEA-SEC, sa sitwasyon

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