Starry, starry night
ASTRONOMY fans eagerly waited for the appearance of the so-called Christmas Star or Star of Bethlehem on Dec. 21, 2020 which coincidentally was my natal day.
On this...
Filipino seafarers and the âGood Samaritan at Seaâ doctrine
THE RECENT story of the American sailor rescued by Filipino seafarers may aptly be an application of the âGood Samaritan at Seaâ doctrine or the obligation...
Seafarerâs arthritis as a compensable work-related illness
ARTHRITIS is considered a compensable work-related illness for seafarers who perform tasks onboard the vessel that involve unduly heavy physical labor and joint strain. The most common types are...
Joint and solidary liability in seafarersâ abandonment cases
ALTHOUGH international law prescribes that seafarers have the right to be repatriated back to their point of origin, there are those who suffer abandonment...
âDavid and Goliathâ legal battle for seafarersâ death benefits
THE MARITIME profession has always been identified as a high-risk workplace replete with health and safety hazards in relation to the risks of accidents,...
The plight of maritime cadets as utility boys
THE PROLIFERATION of cadets serving as utility boys is an issue that is widely known in the maritime industry but seldom addressed.
Although some maritime...
Damages for unjustified withholding of seafarersâ travel documents
MANNING companies are liable for damages due to unjustified withholding of seafarersâ travel documents preventing them from seeking lucrative employment elsewhere.
The Supreme Court considered the companyâs arbitrary imposition of a condition that...
Protect female seafarers from sexual harassment
EMPLOYERS must have effective mechanisms and guidelines to promptly address sexual harassment and violence incidents committed against female seafarers and cadettes.
The Women in Maritime Philippines (WiMaPhil)...
Declare seafarers as regular employees, not merely contractual
THE MAKABAYAN Bloc in Congress, through House Bill (HB) 6588, is pushing for job security for seafarers through the regularization of their employment status.
The HB...
The 25th Natâl Seafarers Day in the time of pandemic
âSEAFARERS are keyworkers. You are not alone. You are not forgotten.â
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the Holy Masses held nationwide carried this theme in...