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)

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

SVBB Supports – MARLAW SCALA 7th Badminton Tournament

The Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW), in coordination with the Sta.Clara Parish School Alumni Association (SCALA) will hold the Seventh (7th) Badminton Tournament at the Powersmash Badminton Court , Pasong Tamo St, Makati City, on Saturday, April 17, 2016 from 8:00 o’clock in the morning to 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Dubbed as

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