February 1, 2018

FRADULENT CONCEALMENT DOES NOT ARISE IF WHAT WAS NOT DISCLOSED WAS MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND NOT PREVIOUS ILLNESS

Fraudulent concealment of the stenting procedure during the PEME does not bar the seafarer’s right to disability benefit under the POEA-SEC considering that it does not […]
August 16, 2018

WILLFUL CONCEALMENT DOES NOT ARISE FROM FAILURE TO DECLARE MAINTENANCE MEDICATION DURING PEME

Willful concealment by seafarer of pre-existing illness or condition in the Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) renders him liable for misrepresentation and he shall be disqualified from […]
May 21, 2020

SEAFARER HAS THE DUTY TO INFORM EMPLOYER OF CONTRARY MEDICAL FINDINGS FOR THE THIRD-DOCTOR RULE TO OPERATE

Seafarer shall submit himself to a post-employment medical examination by a company-designated physician within three working days upon his return. If a doctor appointed by the […]
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