Manunggul jar âship-of-the-deadâ and the journey to afterlife
THE JOURNEY of the soul to the afterlife was closely associated by early Filipinos to maritime culture as represented by the âship-of-the-deadâ burial container called Manunggul jar.
I saw the burial jar twice...
Seafarerâs psychological disorder as compensable work-related illness
A SEAFARERâS psychological disorder or schizophrenia is
considered a compensable work related illness triggered by the work
environment on board the vessel.
In compensation and disability claims, probability and not...
Final and definite disability assessments on seafarerâs benefits
DISABILITY assessment will not be
considered definitive if the seafarer will continue to require
medical treatments after the said issuance by the company-designated
doctor.
A final and definite
disability assessment is necessary to...
Concealment of pre-existing illnesses and disability benefits
A SEAFARER must fully disclose
past medical condition, disability and history in the pre-employment medical
examination (PEME), otherwise his claim for disability benefits will be denied.
The...
Malaria in the seafaring industry
IT is a well-known fact that seafaring is one of the most hazardous occupations, in regards to personal health and safety concerns of seafarers.
The...
Company doctorâs findings not binding in seafarerâs cases
COURTS are not bound to accept, in its entirety, the company doctorâs findings despite the seafarerâs failure to initiate the referral to a third...
âAuroraâ and the maritime tragedies in PH
THE FILM âAuroraâ won second best picture, best cinematography, best in visual effects, best sound, and best child performer for Phoebe Villamor in the...
Misplaced ‘balancing of interest’ in Seafarersâ Magna Carta
The manning agencies and principals are throwing off-balance the already imbalanced legal battle on seafarers' claims in connection with the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.
They...
Interim disability grading in seafarerâs claims
THE DECLARATION for interim disability grade is merely an initial determination of a seafarerâs condition for the time being and cannot be considered as...
Compensability of a seafarerâs pre-existing illness
A PRE-EXISTING illness, or an ailment that was contracted prior to his employment, will not deprive a seafarer of compensation benefits as long as...