Tag: POEA

The Filipino Supreme Court dismissed a seafarer’s claim for disability benefits under POEA, as the seafarer failed to report to the company-designated physician. The Standard Club noted this is a welcome judgement for shipowners who can take confidence from the Court’s willingness to uphold the exact terms of POEA contracts.

The Philippines Supreme Court has held that Filipino seafarers must prove that an illness is work-related to claim under the POEA Contract, even though the illness is disputably presumed to be work-related, Standard Club reports.

Seafarers get premium pay when sailing to Yemen ports

POEA suspends manning agency of MV A ladybug stranded seafarers

POEA rules and guidelines applicable in HRA

POEA Employment Contract Revised

Supreme Court rules death during shore leave is not work related and not compensable