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’…
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…
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.
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…
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.