Tag: Seafarers
Who is a seafarer under the Magna Carta?
A seafarer refers to any person who “is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship to which this Act applies"
Familiarization of the culture of Filipino seafarers
The course allowed participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Filipino seafarers’ social and cultural background
Proposed escrow provision in Magna Carta for seafarers ‘prejudicial’
The inclusion of an escrow provision in the pending Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers will adversely affect legal battles for labor claims
Bishop seeks help for Filipino sailors abandoned by Chinese employer
Bishop Santos said they will continue to pray and offer Masses for the safety, sound health, and peaceful voyage back home of the seafarers
2022 Bar exam question on seafarer’s disability benefits claims
As a general rule, the seafarer’s condition or symptoms must be documented while he is on board the vessel
Non-deployment as basis for total, permanent disability benefits for seafarers
The assessment must truly reflect the extent of the sickness or injuries of the seafarer and his capacity to resume work as such
Flowers and prayers for missing Filipino seafarers
More than 100 Filipino seafarers “suddenly” went missing in recent years leaving no clues for authorities to trace their whereabouts
Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers and bullying
The pending bills on Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers seek to institutionalize mechanisms to address harassment and bullying while on board the vessel
Stella Maris to strengthen Philippines’ chaplain training program
"We can do more for the seafarers in terms of their spiritual and sacramental formation,” said Bishop Ruperto Santos
Seafarers’ disability benefits claim in case of accident
It is incumbent upon employers, not the seafarer, to present the accident report in disability benefits claims
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