The Supreme Court took judicial notice of food provisions on a ship which are produced at one time for long journeys across the oceans and seas.
Category: Social Legislation
Implied Tenancy Relationship
A tenancy relationship can be implied when the conduct of the parties shows the presence of all the requisites under the law.
Seafarer’s Surviving Legitimate Spouse, a Necessary Party in a Complaint for Death Benefits
Will the failure to implead the seafarer’s surviving legitimate spouse result in the dismissal of a complaint for death benefits?
Guarded Prognosis
Would a guarded prognosis and suggested disability grading constitute a valid disability assessment?
Sole Owner-Cultivator
In case of the death of a tenant-beneficiary, to whom should the agricultural land be transferred?
We’ve Already Assigned Our Shares to Another Person
Can a director of a dissolved corporation be held solidarily liable for its unremitted Social Security System contributions?
A Seafarer’s Cause of Action Arises Upon His Disembarkation from the Vessel
The employers denied liability for permanent total disability benefits, arguing that the seafarer had finished his employment contract without any medical issue.
Exemptions under Section 10 of the CARL, an Exclusive List
Why did the Supreme Court disagree with GSIS’ assertion of exemption from CARL coverage?
Seafarer’s Obligation to Comply with His Medical Treatment
What effect would a refusal on the part of the seafarer to comply with his medical treatment have on his claim for disability benefits?
Extent of Disability vs. Determination of Fitness for Sea Duty
The Supreme Court clarified the 120/240 day rule with regard to the extent of the disability of the seafarer as against the company-designated physician’s duty to issue a final medical assessment.
