The Collective Bargaining Agreement   The petitioners likewise cannot seek refuge from the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)23[23] executed between the respondents and the Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines, Eduardo’s sole bargaining representative. Section 1, Article XX of this CBA reads:   The Company shall pay to the covered Seafarer’s next-of-kin US$60,000.00 for death provided that such covered Seafarer dies while on board the ship, or while travelling to or from the Ship. x x x If the Union has paid a part of the death compensation in accordance with x x x SECTION 2 below, the Company shall pay the balance remaining x x x after deducting the amounts advanced by the Union to the Seafarer’s next-of-kin.24[24] [Emphases supplied.]     As earlier stated, Eduardo boarded the ship on March 11, 1999, and was repatriated on June 17, 1999. He died two years later on June 9, 2001. Clearly, Eduardo did not die on board the respondents’ ship, or while travelling to or from the ship, so as to entitle him to death compensation under the CBA. What legal basis the petitioners rely upon – after admitting that Eduardo died two years after repatriation – truly escapes us. 23[23] Took effect on May 1, 1999. 24[24] Rollo, p. 85.