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Penalties for Unlawful Arrest under Art. 269 of the Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815)

Date of ratification
Dec 8, 1930
Scope of law
National
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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People v. Pareja et al.

Date of decision
Nov 29, 1969
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Jurisprudence
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Republic v. Hon. Sandoval; Caylao et al. v. Republic

Date of decision
Mar 19, 1993
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Affected Sector
  • Human rights defenders
Jurisprudence
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People v. Ampatuan et al.

Date of decision
Dec 19, 2019
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Jurisprudence
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Lt. Col. Boac et al. v. Cadapan and Empeño; Cadapan and Empeño v. Gen. Esperon et al.; Cadapan and Empeño v. Macapagal-Arroyo et al.

Date of decision
May 31, 2011
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Aberca et al. v. Maj. Gen. Ver et al.

Date of decision
May 15, 1988
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Dizon and Ramos v. Brig. Gen. Eduardo and Col. Carian

Date of decision
Mar 3, 1988
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Jurisprudence
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Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 10353, or the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012

Date of Issuance
Feb 12, 2013
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Executive Order No. 138 Amending Executive Order No. 59 (Series 2001) Adopting the Comprehensive Program Framework for Children in Armed Conflict, Strengthening the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and for Other Purposes

Administrative Number
E.O. No. 138 (BSA)
Subject
Protection of Children in Armed Conflicts
Date of Issuance
Aug 2, 2013
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Administrative Order No. 35 Creating the Inter-Agency Committee on Extra-Legal Killings, Enforced Disappearances, Torture and Other Grave Violations of the Right to Life, Liberty and Security of Persons

Administrative Number
A.O. No. 35 (BSA)
Subject
Investigation of Human Rights Violations
Date of Issuance
Nov 22, 2012
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Administrative Order No. 173 Directing the Independent Commission Created Under Administrative Order No. 157 to Further Fact-Finding Investigation to Obtain a Fuller Picture of the Extrajudicial Killings Referred to in its Preliminary Report

Administrative Number
A.O. No. 173
Subject
Protection of Media Workers and Activists
Date of Issuance
Mar 23, 2007
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Government Issuances
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Administrative Order No. 157 Creating an Independent Commission to Address Media and Activist Killings

Administrative Number
A.O. No. 157
Subject
Protection of Media Workers and Activists
Date of Issuance
Aug 21, 2006
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Government Issuances
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Executive Order No. 404 Creating the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Monitoring Committee (GRP-MC) on Human RIghts and International Humanitarian Law

Administrative Number
E.O. No. 404
Subject
Monitoring on Compliance with Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
Date of Issuance
Jan 24, 2005
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Executive Order No. 56 Adopting the Comprehensive Program Framework for Children in Armed Conflict and Directing National Government Agencies and Local Government Units to Implement the Same

Administrative Number
E.O. No. 56
Subject
Protection of Children in Armed Conflicts
Date of Issuance
Nov 26, 2001
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Executive Order No. 2 Creating an Interagency Committee for Relief, Rehabilitation and Development of Areas Affected by Armed Conflicts in Mindanao

Administrative Number
E.O. No. 2
Subject
Developing Communities Affected by Armed Conflicts
Date of Issuance
Feb 27, 2001
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Executive Order No. 284 Declaring Civilian Victims of Internal Armed Conflicts as Part of a Priority Sector Under the Social Reform Agenda

Administrative Number
E.O. No. 284 (FVR)
Subject
Protection of Civilian Victims of Armed Conflicts
Date of Issuance
Nov 11, 1995
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Government Issuances
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Validating Other Data Sources

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Simulating Data Life Cycles

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Metadata Guidelines for SDG 16 10.1 Monitoring

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Document Type
Public document: Guideline
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Metadata Guidelines for SDG 16.1.2 Monitoring

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Document Type
Public document: Guideline
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Guidance Note on SDG 16.1.2 Monitoring

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Document Type
Public document: Guideline
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Guidance note on SDG 16 10.1 Monitoring

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Document Type
Public document: Guideline
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Why SDG 16 Matters

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Infographic on SDG 16

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Document Type
Public document: Social Media Card
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SDG 16 Goal and Targets Profile

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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An Act Providing for the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Automous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6734, Entitled "An Act Providing for An Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao," As Amended by Republic Act No. 9054, Entitled "An Act to Strengthen and Expand the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao"

Scope of law
Regional
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013 (R.A. No. 10368)

Date of ratification
Feb 25, 2013
Scope of law
National
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Date of ratification
Jul 27, 2018
Scope of law
National
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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Simulation of the SDG indicator 16.1.2 data life cycle

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Introduction to the methodological and data collection framework

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022 (R.A. No. 11696)

Date of ratification
Apr 13, 2022
Scope of law
National
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act (R.A. No. 11188)

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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The Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity (R.A. No. 9851)

Date of ratification
Dec 11, 2009
Scope of law
National
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Treaties & Laws
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Administrative Order No. 499 Creating a Special Panel to Investigate Cases Involving Killings and Disappearance of Members of Media

Administrative Number
A.O. No. 499 (FEM)
Subject
Protection of Media Workers
Date of Issuance
Sep 1, 1985
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Government Issuances
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PSA Board Resolution No. 08 Series of 2024 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE METHODOLOGY IN ESTIMATING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16.10.1

Date of Issuance
Feb 16, 2024
Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Government Issuances
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Introduction to the methodology for SDG Indicator 16.1.2

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
Document Type
Public document: Guideline
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Discussion of conceptual framework, minimum data requirements and verification standard of Indicator 16.1.2.

Observatory
SDG 16 Monitoring
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IRR of BP 344 "“an Act To Enhance The Mobility Of Disabled Personsby Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments And Public Utilities to Install Facilities And Other Devices"

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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An Act To Provide For The Promotion Of Vocational Rehabilitation Of The Blind And Other Handicapped Persons And Their Return To Civil Employment (RA 1179)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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Memorandum Circular No. 2017-119 – Guidelines for the Establishment of Persons With Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) and the Conduct of the Persons With Disabilities General Assembly

Administrative Number
Memorandum Circular No. 2017-119
Subject
GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERSONS WITHDISABILITIES AFFAIRS OFFICE (PDAO) AND THE CONDUCT OF THEPERSONS WITH DISABILITIES GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Date of Issuance
Sep 13, 2017
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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An Act To Promote The Education Of The Blind In The Philippines (RA 3562)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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Memorandum Circular No. 2010 –103 Establishment of Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in Every Province, City and Municipality Pursuant to RA 10070

Administrative Number
2010 series 103
Subject
ESTABLISHMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE (PDAO) IN EVERY PROVINCE, CITY AND MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO RA 10070
Date of Issuance
Sep 23, 2010
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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An Act Authorizing The Philippine Sportswriters Association To Hold One Benefit Boxing Show Every Year, The Net Proceeds Of Which Shall Constitute A Trust Fund For The Benefit Or Disabled Filipino-Boxers (RA 1373)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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A Barangay Ordinance Establishing The Persons With Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) In Barangay 179-Amparo, Caloocan City And Appropriating Funds Thereof (Ordinance Number 2 Series of 2010)

Date of Issuance
Jan 9, 2010
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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An Act Providing For A Magna Carta For Public Social Workers (RA 9433)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Establishing A Ten-Year Training Program For Teachers Of Special And Exceptional Children In The Philippines And Authorizing The Appropriation Of Funds Thereof (RA 5250)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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IRR of Republic Act No. 10524 - Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Republic Act 10524 (An Act Expanding The Positions Reserved For Persons With Disability, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, As Amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta For Persons With Disability

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Expanding The Benefits And Privileges Of Persons With Disability (PWD) (RA 10754)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Amending Certain Provisions Of Republic Act No. 8293, Otherwise Known As The “Intellectual Property Code Of The Philippines”. And For Other Purposes (RA 10372)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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Concluding Observation (Health)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Education)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Situation Report on Monitoring of Economic Social and Cultural Rights of Women with Disabilities CHR V No POL 2018 009

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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Inputs on Access to Justice of Persons with Disabilities in the Philippines

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Human Rights Advisory HR in the times of COVID 19 in the PHL in pursuit of the rights based model of disability amid the COVId 19 pandemic the in the PHL CHR V A2020 009

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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Inputs on Access to Justice of Persons with Disabilities in the Philippines

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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Right to Education of Persons with Disabilities CHR A2017 003 1

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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Provision of Financial Assistance to PWDs

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Early Intervention Project (EIP)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Satellite Rehab Center

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Satellite Rehab Center (Tigaon)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Programs/Projects/Activities
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Satellite Rehab Center (Ocampo)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Programs/Projects/Activities
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Operationalizing the Methodological and Data Collection Framework

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Guidelines On Providing Proper Welfare Of Persons With Disabilities During The Enhanced Community Quarantine Due To The Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (DILG Memorandum Circular 066 s 2020)

Administrative Number
DILG Memorandum Circular 066 s 2020
Date of Issuance
Mar 31, 2020
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Directing all Departments, Bureaus, Government-owned and/or controlled Corporations, Government Financial Institutions, Local Government Units, State Universities/Colleges and Schools, and other Government/Instrumentalities to Promote and Conduct Relevant Activities During the Annual Observance of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (Administrative Order No. 35)

Administrative Number
Administrative Order No. 35
Date of Issuance
May 3, 2002
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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DOH AO 2017-0008 Implementing Guidelines of Republic Act 10754, otherwise known as “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability”, for the Provision of Medical and Health-related Discounts and Special Privileges

Administrative Number
Administrative Order No. 2017-0008
Subject
Implementing Guidelines of Republic Act 10754, otherwise known as “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability”, for the Provision of Medical and Health-related Discounts and Special Privileges
Date of Issuance
Jun 1, 2017
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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Implementation of Republic Act No. 10754 An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons With Disability (PWD)” and the Execution of Its Implementing Rules and Regulations

Subject
Implementation of Republic Act No. 10754 “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons With Disability (PWD)” and the Execution of Its Implementing Rules and Regulations
Date of Issuance
Jan 26, 2017
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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Redefining The Functions And Organizational Structure Of The National Council For The Welfare Of Disabled Persons Which Is Renamed As The National Council On Disability Affairs And Attached To The Office Of The President, And Amending For The Purpose Executive Order 676 (2007) And Executive Order 232 (1987) (Executive Order No. 709)

Date of Issuance
Feb 26, 2008
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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Stories of Children's Resilience Inspired by R.A. 10821 by the German Humanitarian Assistance and Save the Children

Media
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Architects for Accessibility

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Video on PWD Sensitivity on Blind by the Australian Aid, The Asia Foundation, and ULAN

Media
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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ASEAN University Network - Disability and Public Policy Promotional Video

Media
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Persons with Disability Sensitivity on Deaf Persons

Media
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Providing For The Rehabilitation, Self-Development And Self-Reliance Of Disabled Person And Their Integration Into The Mainstream Of Society And For Other Purposes (RA 7277)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Instituting a National Comprehensive Program for the Prevention, Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Persons With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities and for Other Purposes

Date Filed
Aug 5, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Increasing the Positions Reserved for Persons with Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, Otherwise Know as the Manga Carta for Disabiled Persons

Date Filed
Apr 28, 2020
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Providing for the Benefits and Privileges to Under Parents of Persons With Disabilities and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Jul 24, 2019
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Providing for a System of Postal Voting by Senior Citizens, Pregnant Women, Persons With Disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples

Date Filed
Oct 5, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Granting Tax Relief to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), and for Other Purposes

Date Filed
Jul 15, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Instituting Services for Learners With Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education, Establishing Inclusive Learning Resource Centers of Learners With Disabilities in All Municipalities and Cities, Providing for Standards, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes (Third Reading)

Date Filed
Jun 1, 2021
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Bills
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HRA CHR A2013 007 Right to Suffrage of Persons with phychosocial and Intellectual Disability

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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HRA CHR A2014 002 On the Establishment of Persons with Disability Affairs Office

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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HRA CHR A2014 005 On the Celebration of the 36th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CHR Issuances
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HRA CHR A2014 009 On the Full Implementation of Twenty Percent 20 Discount of PWDs on Domestic Airfare

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Human Rights Advisory on the Accessibility as a Mtter of Rights of Persons with Disabilities A2019 005

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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CSWD & CSPMO PWD Program Data Profiling and organizing

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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PWD Voters Registration Campaign

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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PWD Financial Assistance Program

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Cor Jesu College & CSPMO PWD Program Community Pantry

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Mental Health Awareness & Intervention Program

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO)

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Environment Preservation Campaign

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Online Update & Registration PWD members registered to DOH Online system

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Conduct Self and Social Enhancement for PWD’s

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Issuance of PWD ID’s and Booklets

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Conducted Quarterly meeting for PWD’s for First Quarter/ Turn Over of Check for Livelihood Bigasan Project for Barobo PWD Federation Association from CBM thru Loving Presence Foundation Inc. and Updated the Existing Livelihood Mushroom Project

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Availed the Fishcage Materials for Proposed Bangus Culture for Barobo Person with Disability Association from Province SDS BFAR and LGU DA

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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PWD COMELEC Registration to exercise His/Her Right to vote under the suffrage law in Accordance of the 1986 Phil. Constitution.

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Distribution of Assistive Device

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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PWD Profiling

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Strengthening of PWDs of Tandag City Federation Chapter Organization

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Continuous issuance of person with disability ID and medicine booklets to persons with disability

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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United Persons w/ Disability "Egg Laying"

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Satellite Rehab Center (Baao)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Early Intervention Project (EIP)

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Distribution of Covid Kit

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Transportation Allowance to PWD Presidents/25 Barangays During Regular Meeting

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Provision of food packs/ T-shirts to indigent PWD

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Educational/Assistance to PWD enrolled at SPED-ES

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Issuance of PWD ID

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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[Capability Building] Orientation on the Philippine Reigistry of Persons with Disabilities (PRPWD) for MSWDOs and PSWDO and Provincial Program Coordinator (2 batches)

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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[Capability Building] Orientation on the Philippine Reigistry of Persons with Disabilities (PRPWD) new version for DOH Computer Operators and DSWD PWD point person to give Technical assistance to MSWDOs

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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[Monitoring and Evaluation to Rural Health Units] Condict of on-site/offsite monitoring visits to LGUs/stakeholders in complaicne on the provision of the Accessibility Law or BP344

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Conduct of Semi-annual Consultative Meetring with PWD Federation

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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[Advocacy and Health Promotion] NPDR Week Celebration for PWDs and their Caregivers

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Lectures on Human Rights with Emphasis on the Rights of PWDs in Emergency Situation

Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Symposium on HR and PWD Rights

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Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Adopting The Guidelines On The Grant Of Special Discounts To Persons With Disabilities Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 9442 (DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2011-04)

Administrative Number
DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2011-04
Date of Issuance
Feb 11, 2011
Observatory
Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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An Act Expanding The Positions Reserved For Persons With Disability, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, As Amended, Otherwise Known As The Magna Carta For Persons With Disability (RA 10524)

Observatory
  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Authorizing The Commission On Elections To Establish Precincts Assigned To Accessible Polling Places Exclusively For Persons With Disabilities And Senior Citizens (RA 10366)

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  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Disabled Persons, And For Other Purposes” (RA 9442)

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  • Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaties and Laws for Persons with Disabilities
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Establishing Institutional Mechanism To Ensure The Implementation Of Programs And Services For Persons With Disabilities In Every Province, City and Municipality, Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known As The Magna Carta For Disabled Persons, As Amended, And For Other Purposes (RA 10070)

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Memorandum Circular No. 2009 - 37 Support For Community-Based Program For Children With Disabilities

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Memorandum Circular No. 2009-37
Subject
Support For Community-based Program For Children With Disabilities
Date of Issuance
Mar 20, 2009
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IRR of Republic Act No. 6759, "White Cane Act"

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IRR OF Republic Act No. 10070 (An Act Establishing An Institutional Mechanism To Ensure The Implementation Of Programs And Services For Persons With Disabilities In Every Province, City And Municipality, Amending Republic Act No. 7277 Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Disabled Persons,” As Amended, And For Other Purposes)

Date of Issuance
Aug 25, 2016
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An Act to Provide Universal Health Grant to Persons With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis

Date Filed
Jul 9, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
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An Act Enhancing Accessibility in the Voting of Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Sections 2(J) and 9, and Creating New Sections 9-a and 9-b Under Republic Act No. 10366, Otherwise Known as an Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places Exclusively for Persons With Disabilities and Senior Citizen

Date Filed
Sep 30, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
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An Act Instituting Services and Programs for Learners With Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education, Establishing Inclusive Learning Resource Centers of Learners With Disabilities in All Municipalities and Cities, Providing for Standards, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purpose

Date Filed
Nov 9, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
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An Act Providing for Lifetime Validity of Persons With Disability Identification Cards Issued to PWDs With Permanent Disability, Further Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known as the ”Magna Carta for Disabled Persons", as Amended

Date Filed
Aug 26, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
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An Act Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Persons With Disability, Further Amending for the Purpose Section 32(a)(7) of Republic Act No. 7277, as Amended by RA 10754, Otherwise Known as “An Act Providing for the Rehabilitation, Self­ Development and Self-reliance of Disabled Person and Their Integration Into the Mainstream of Society and for Other Purposes”

Date Filed
May 31, 2021
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Section
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An Act Expanding the Coverage of the Exemption From the Payment of Travel Tax and Providing Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1183, as Amended

Date Filed
Jul 10, 2019
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An Act Providing for Early Voting for Qualified Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities in National and Local Elections

Date Filed
Jul 1, 2019
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An Act Providing for Qualified Early Voting for Senior Citizens, Persons With Disabilities, and Workers Required to Work on Election Day

Date Filed
Jul 1, 2019
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An Act Granting 20% Discount on Travel Tax to Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities

Date Filed
Jul 1, 2018
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Committee Report 1040

Date Filed
Jul 1, 2021
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An Act Providing for Early Voting for Qualified Persons With Disabilities in National and Local Elections

Date Filed
Jul 4, 2019
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An Act Mandating a Specially-designated Lane or Office Space Located at the Ground Floor of Every Government or Private Edifice for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens to Transact Their Official Businesses

Date Filed
Sep 17, 2019
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An Act Providing for Early Voting for Qualified Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities in National and Local Elections

Date Filed
Jul 25, 2020
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An Act Granting Additional Privileges to Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Aug 15, 2019
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An Act Institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System in the Basic Education for Out-of-school Children, Youth and Adults, Persons With Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Other Marginalized Sectors of Society, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Sep 4, 2019
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CHR X Human Rights Bulletin on the Right to Equal Opportunity for Employment of Persons with Disability

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Hanging of Streamers for NDPR Week

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Satellite Rehab Center (Sagňay)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Guinobatan)

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Resolution Numbered 287 series of 2020: Strongly emcouraging the 128 barangays in the City of Baguio to use and disburse the one (1) percent of their total annual budget allocation for the programs, projects and activities that will benefit senior citizens and persons with disabilities specially for the procurement and distibution of care kits or anti-Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) kits to the latter in their respective barangays (May 11, 2020)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Pili)

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Provision of Health Services at the health facilities in CAR which include the following: Physical examination/consultation, Management of Communicable and Non-communciable Disease, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health Care, Oral Health Care, Eye Care, Laboratory Examination, Mental Health, Drug Substance Abuse Assessment

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Provision of Assistive Device for PWDs and Senior Citizens

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Digital Pocket Library

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Eyes to the World Computer Training Program

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"Every Teacher, an Inclusive Teacher" Training Program

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Student Training and Support

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Production and Distribution of Learning Aids and Teaching Materials

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Guidelines On The Provision Of The Expanded Benefits And Privileges To Persons With Disability Pursuant To Republic Act No. 10754, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Persons With Disability (DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2017–02 Series Of 2017)

Administrative Number
DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2017-02
Date of Issuance
Mar 6, 2017
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IRR of Republic Act No. 10754 (An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability [PWD])

Date of Issuance
Dec 1, 2016
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IRR of Republic Act No. 7277

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Concluding Observation (Justice)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Recogntition)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Children with Disabilities)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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An Act Providing for Early Voting for Qualified Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities in All Elections

Date Filed
Oct 7, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act Providing for the Social Pension of Indigent Persons With Disability, and Providing Funds Therefor

Date Filed
May 4, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act Institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System in the Basic Education for Out-of-school Children, Youth and Adults, Persons With Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Other Marginalized Sectors of Society, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Aug 14, 2019
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An Act Providing Travel Tax Discount To Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1183, as Amended

Date Filed
Jul 1, 2019
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An Act Institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System in the Basic Education for Out-of-school Children, Youth and Adults, Persons With Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Other Marginalized Sectors of Society, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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An Act Institutionalizing a National Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centers for Persons With Disabilities (NRPCPWD) Through the Establishment of Accessible PWD Rehabilitation Centers in Every Province, City, and Other Strategic Areas Throughout the Country

Date Filed
Sep 10, 2019
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An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Against Persons, Especially the Poor and the Persons With Disabilities, With Respect to Their Access to Government Offices Nationwide on the Basis of Dress Code, Clothing or Appearance and Providing Penalties Therefor

Date Filed
Aug 20, 2019
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An Act To Provide Persons With Disabilities With Online Volunteerism Opportunities

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An Act Providing for Early Voting for Qualified Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities in National and Local Elections

Date Filed
Sep 12, 2019
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An Act Creating the Telecommunications Relay System for Persons With Hearing Disabilities and Persons With Speech Disabilities and for Other Purposes

Date Filed
Sep 2, 2019
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Facilitate walk-in clients (Information dissemination on the privileges’ & benefits of PWD)

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Brgy. Re-validation & Re-Organizing

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Issuance/Releasing of PWD ID with booklets (Medicine & Purchase)

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Facilitate the linkages & partnership from National, Local & Private Institution

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Conduct of Social Development and Empowerment Activities to PWD's

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Provision of Assistance: Financial Assistance (Outright Cash), Provision of Family Food Packs

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Monthly Honorarium of P2,000.00 to Provincial PWD Federation Officers (Per Ordinance No. 564-2020)

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Cash Incentives for PWD Active Member

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IDPD Celebrations

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Logistic Support to PDAO

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Rights of PWD/Empowering to then/enhance their Capacity Development

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Provision of Supplemental Feeding or Learners with Special Needs (LSENs)

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Capability Development Trainings/Seminards and Meetings of Service Providers and Stakeholders and Support Staff for Implementation of PWD PPAs

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Capability Development Trainings/Seminards and Meetings of Service Providers and Stakeholders and Support Staff for Implementation of PWD PPAs

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Self-Employment through Capital Assistance Program (SECAP): Provision of Capital Assistance

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Children's Advocacy for Rights and Empowerment (CARE)

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Renovation for the improvement of the ramp designed for persons with disability and senior citizens

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Provision of Financial Assistance to PWDs (Municipal Ordinance)

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RA. 10070 Amending RA 7277: monthly incentive to PDAO

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Providing burial assistance to PWD and Senior Citizens (Municipal Ordinance)

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RA. 10070 Amending RA 7277

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Inclusive Environment

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Symposium on PWD Rights

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DILG Memorandum Circular on RA 10754

Administrative Number
Memorandum Circular 2017-17
Subject
Implementing Rules And Regulations (IRR) Of Republic Act 10754 Entitled “an Act Expanding The Benefits And Privileges Of Persons With Disabilities”
Date of Issuance
Feb 2, 2017
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CSC Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office (Memorandum 972 Series 2016)

Administrative Number
Memorandum 972 Series 2016
Subject
Extension of Time Limit and Provision of Separate Room for Deaf/Hard Hearing Examinees of October 23, 2016 CSE-PPT
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Transferring the National Council On Disability Affairs (NCDA) From The Office Of The President (OP) To The Department of Social Welfare And Development (DSWD)

Date of Issuance
Apr 5, 2011
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An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to install Facilities and Other Devices (Batas Pambansa Blg. 344)

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Implementing Rules And Regulations Of The Economic Independence Program For Persons With Disabilities

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An Act Providing For The Mandatory Philhealth Coverage For All Persons With Disability (PWDs), Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, As Amended, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Persons With Disability (RA 11228)

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Memorandum Circular No. 2009 - 129 Compliance To The Issuance Of Identification Cards And Purchase Booklets For Persons With Disability (PWDs)

Administrative Number
Memorandum Circular No. 2009-129
Subject
Compliance To The Issuance Of Identification Cards And Purchase Booklets For Persons With Disability (Pwds
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Memorandum Circular No. 01–006 series 2017

Subject
Republic Act No. 10754 entitled “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability”
Date of Issuance
Jan 9, 2017
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IRR of Republic Act No. 9422 (An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability as Amended, and For Other Purposes’ Granting Additional Privileges and Incentives and Prohibitions on Verbal, Non-Verbal Ridicule and Vilification Against Persons with Disability)

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Concluding Observation (Women with Disabilities)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Obersvation (Non-Discrimination)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Social Protection)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Work)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Habilitation)

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An Act Granting Additional Privileges to Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Jul 29, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act Increasing the Positions Reserved for Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons

Date Filed
Jul 16, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act Improving Access of Persons With Disability to Public and Private Facilities, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277 Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons

Date Filed
Jul 17, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act to Institute Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) – Friendly and Safe Transportation Program in the Country, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Jul 17, 2019
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An Act Expanding the Coverage of the Exemption From the Payment of Travel Tax and Providing Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1183, as Amended

Date Filed
Jul 23, 2019
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An Act Mandating That Chronic Dialysis Patients (Chronic Kidney Disease) Be Given the Same Privileges as Persons With Disabilities (PWD), and for Other Purposes

Date Filed
Jul 15, 2019
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An Act Providing for Lifetime Validity of Person With Disability Identification Cards for Those With Permanent Disability or Elderly, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known as the "Magna Carta for Persons With Disability," as Amended

Date Filed
Apr 12, 2021
Congress/Session
18th Congress / Second Regular Session
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An Act to Institute Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)-Friendly Transportation Program in Cities and Urban Centers of the Country, and Appropriating Funds Therefore

Date Filed
Sep 23, 2019
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Orientation Installation of Fish cage and Management in partnership with BFAR

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Provision of PWD food packs to Indigent PWD’s

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Provision of Hygiene kit and vitamins to Person with Disability from PSWDO SDS

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Conduct NDPR Week celebration(National Disability and Prevention and Rehabilitation Week 2021) hanging of Tarpaulin Provision of PWD Food packs , hygiene kit and vitamins)

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Conduct of International day for PWD’s and Yearend Evaluation 2021

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Provision of Monthly Subsidy/Local Social Pension to Indigent Bedridden, and those with Psychosocial Disability

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Provision of medical, transportation, burial, financial and educational assistance

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PHILHEALTH for Indigent PWD’s

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Capability Building

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Access to livelihood

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Access to education

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Habilitation and Rehabilitation

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Delivery of comprehensive services to PWD with special needs

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Social and Self-enhancement Program

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Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO)

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P-3, Brgy. Mabuhay, Bayugan City

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Continuous issuance of person with disability ID and medicine booklets to persons with disability

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Reorganizing the Ministry of Social Services And Development Now Referred To As Ministry Of Social Welfare And Development (Executive Order No. 123)

Date of Issuance
Jan 30, 1987
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Encouraging The Implementation Of Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) For Persons With Disabilities In The Philippine (Executive Order No. 437)

Date of Issuance
Jun 21, 2005
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Directing The Implementation Of The Economic Independence Program For Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) (Executive Order No. 417)

Date of Issuance
Mar 22, 2005
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DOTr Joint Memorandum Circular No.2018-001

Subject
Installation Of Accessible Passenger Boarding Ramps/aircraft Stairs For PWDs And Senior Citizens
Date of Issuance
Feb 21, 2018
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Creating A Task Force To Address The Concerns Of Persons With Disabilities (Executive Order No. 385)

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Transferring The National Council For The Welfare Of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) From The Department Of Social Welfare And Development (DSWD) To The Office Of The President (Executive Order No. 676)

Date of Issuance
Oct 25, 2007
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Providing For The Structural And Functional Reorganization Of The National Council For The Welfare Of Disabled Persons And For Other Purposes (Executive Order No. 232)

Date of Issuance
Jul 22, 1987
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An Act Declaring August One Of Each Year As White Cane Safety Day In The Philippines And For Other Purposes (RA 6759)

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Persons with Disability Sensitivity on Blind Persons

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Persons with Disability Sensitivity on Mobility Impairment

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Persons with Disability Sensitivity on Developmental Disability

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Concluding Observation (Indpendent Living)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Mobility)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Expression)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding observations on the initial report of the Philippines

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Awareness)

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UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines
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Concluding Observation (Emergencies)

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Concluding Observation (Legal Recognition)

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Concluding Observation (Participaton)

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Directing the Appropriate Senate Committee to Investigate, in Aid of Legislation, the Alleged Proliferation of "Fake" Pwd Identification Cards (Pwd-ic) With the End in View of Assessing the Implementation of Republic Act No. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10754 or An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons With Disability and Instituting Safeguards Where Appropriate

Date Filed
Jun 24, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act Granting Scholarships to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Their Children and Appropriating Funds Therefor and Other Purposes

Date Filed
Jul 1, 2019
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An Act Exempting Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities From Travel Tax

Date Filed
Jul 24, 2019
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An Act Providing for Accessibility to Built Environment, to Transportation, Information and Communication Technology and to Other Facilities and Services Open or Provided to the Public for Persons With Disabilities

Date Filed
Aug 16, 2019
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An Act Expanding the Coverage of the Exemption From the Payment of Travel Tax and Providing Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1183, as Amended

Date Filed
Aug 13, 2019
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An Act Mandating a Specially-designated Lane or Office Space Located at the Ground Floor of Every Government or Private Edifice for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens to Transact Their Official Businesses

Date Filed
Oct 2, 2019
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An Act Providing Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1183, as Amended

Date Filed
Oct 23, 2019
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An Act Mandating Universal Design Principles, Standards, Specifications, and Policies for the Creation of Barrier-free Built Environments, Transportation and Tourism Facilities to Enhance the Dignity, Independence, Mobility, Safety, and Convenience of Persons With Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Women and Children, and Other Sectors With Special Needs for Their Full Inclusion, Participation, Non-discrimination, Providing for Funding, Incentives and Penalties Thereof, and Repealing Batas Pambansa 344

Date Filed
Dec 19, 2019
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An Act Institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System in the Basic Education for Out-of-school Children, Youth and Adults, Persons With Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Other Marginalized Sectors of Society, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Oct 15, 2019
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An Act Institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System in the Basic Education for Out-of-school Children, Youth and Adults, Persons With Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Other Marginalized Sectors of Society, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Nov 5, 2019
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An Act Amending Section 9 of Republic Act 10366, Otherwise Known as the "Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places Exclusively for Persons With Disabilities and Senior Citizens"

Date Filed
Oct 29, 2019
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An Act Requiring the Provision of a Special Lane at the Ground Floor of Government and Private Offices for Easy Access to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens When Transacting Their Official Businesses

Date Filed
Sep 30, 2019
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An Act to Institute Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)-Friendly Transportation Program in Cities and Urban Centers of the Country, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Date Filed
Nov 4, 2019
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An Act Creating the National Commission on the Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities, Defining Its Powers, Functions and Responsibilities and Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

Date Filed
Feb 18, 2020
Congress/Session
18th Congress / First Regular Session
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An Act Requiring the Use of Filipino Sign Language Insets for Local News Programs, Amending for the Purpose Section 22 of Republic Act No. 7277, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the 'Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)'

Date Filed
Jul 14, 2019
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An Act Establishing a Credit Assistance Program for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)

Date Filed
Jul 2, 2019
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Procurement of Assistive Devices for PWD

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Financial Assistance to needy PWD

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PWD Burial Assistance of P3,000 (Per Ordinance No. 568-2020)

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Operation/Maintenance of PDAO Office and Honorarium of PDAO Head @P600/day x 20 days = P12,000/mo. = P144,000.00 (Per Ordinance No. 536-2019)

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Regular/Mobile/Virtual Meetings Catering Service (1 meal and 2 snacks @P500/head x 4 meetings x 50 pax

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Provision of protective utilities /COVID 19 kits and goods for PWD members

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Provision of Medical Cash Assistance to PWDs who are in need of immediate medical intervention (prosthesis, hearing aid/eye and other related medical operations)

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Support to Travelling Expenses of PDAO/PWD Leader and Focal Person to attend Nationa/Regional Convention/Trainings

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Subsistence Support of P1,000.00 to all PWD Members in the Province (Per Ordinance No. 584-2021 entitled “Pahalipay sa Taong May “K”)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Ligao)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Libon)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Tiwi)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Malinao)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Tabaco)

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Satellite Rehab Center (Legazpi)

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Early Intervention Project (EIP)

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Community-Based Inclusive Development Program

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ALEXANDER ALEX BENEMERITO and PRECY BENEMERITO, ALEXANDER ALEX BENEMERITO

Date of decision
Nov 21, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. VEVINA BUEMIO

Date of decision
Dec 16, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
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THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ENGINEER RODOLFO DIAZ

Date of decision
Jul 26, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CRISTINA M. HERNANDEZ

Date of decision
Jul 30, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GEORGE ANDERSON vs. THE LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PACIFIC BUSINESS VENTURES INC. and KAMAL AL BITAR

Date of decision
Jan 22, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, HON. LABOR ARBITER NIEVES V. DECASTRO and JOSE C. MAGNAYI

Date of decision
Sep 18, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
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TEKNIKA SKILLS AND TRADE SERVICES, INC. vs. HON. SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, acting through Hon. Undersecretary MA. NIEVES ROLDAN-CONFESOR; HON. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION (POEA); and ROSANNA L. DE LEON

Date of decision
Jun 2, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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ORIENT EXPRESS PLACEMENT PHILIPPINES and DOMINADOR BATENGA, JR. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC), HON. LABOR ARBITER ERNESTO DINOPOL, and MA. LUISA P. COLLINS

Date of decision
Jan 30, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
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PACIFIC MARITIME SERVICES, INC., MALAYAN INSURANCE CORPORATION and CROWN SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC. vs. NICANOR RANAY, and NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION

Date of decision
Jul 21, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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MOISES B. PANLILIO vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC FIRST DIVISION) AND FINDSTAFF PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND OMAN SHERATON HOTEL, INC.

Date of decision
Oct 17, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ENGR. CARLOS GARCIA y PINEDA, PATRICIO BOTERO y VALES, LUISA MIRAPLES (at large), PATRICIO BOTERO y VALES

Date of decision
Apr 18, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DOLORES DE LEON Y MISAJON

Date of decision
Feb 7, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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RIZALINA LAMZON, doing business under the name and style RIZAL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, FIRST DIVISION, MANILA, HON. FELICISIMO O. JOSON, in his capacity as ADMINISTRATOR, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, MANUEL BANTA and EDILBERTO CUERTARA

Date of decision
May 28, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. FRANCISCO SANTOS y SATAMARIA and ATANACIO LUTO y LIMBOY, ATANACIO LUTO y LIMBOY

Date of decision
Jul 28, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. NESTOR MANOZCA y ALMARIO

Date of decision
Mar 13, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILMARINE SHIPPING & EQUIPMENT SUPPLY, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and RAMON ZULUETA

Date of decision
Dec 23, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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NEOMENIA PETILLA PIMENTEL vs. COURT OF APPEALS and ZOSIMO B. NAMIT

Date of decision
May 12, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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THE MANILA HOTEL CORP. AND MANILA HOTEL INTL. LTD. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ARBITER CEFERINA J. DIOSANA AND MARCELO G. SANTOS

Date of decision
Oct 13, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. NENITA T. JUEGO and WILFREDO GAERLAN, NENITA T. JUEGO

Date of decision
Oct 13, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PRIME MARINE SERVICES, INC. vs. NLRC

Date of decision
Oct 8, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ALEX BAYTIC

Date of decision
Feb 20, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BETH N. BANZALES

Date of decision
Jul 18, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROMULO SAULO, AMELIA DE LA CRUZ, AND CLODUALDO DE LA CRUZ

Date of decision
Nov 15, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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SEAGULL SHIPMANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORT, INC., and DOMINION INSURANCE CORPORATION vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and BENJAMIN T. TUAZON

Date of decision
Jun 8, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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MARJORIE TOCAO and WILLIAM T. BELO vs. COURT OF APPEALS and NENITA A. ANAY

Date of decision
Oct 4, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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OSM SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (Third Division) and FERMIN F. GUERRERO

Date of decision
Mar 5, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ALONA BULI-E and JOSEFINA (JOSIE) ALOLINO

Date of decision
Jun 17, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JSS INDOCHINA CORPORATION vs. GERARDO R. FERRER, MELITON A. ASOR, HILARIO Z. DAYRIT, AMADO E. VILLENA, JOEL C. CALDAIRA, HENRY G. DELA ROCA, MARIANO C. TIBUYIN, EDGARDO B. VIAJE, EMMANUEL M. NOCON, LAUDENCIO O. MENDOZA and GERONIMO O. SALAZAR

Date of decision
Oct 14, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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LAND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and ABV ROCK GROUP vs. MARIANITO C. ESQUILLO

Date of decision
Sep 30, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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OSM SHIPPING PHIL, INC. vs. ANTONIA DELA CRUZ

Date of decision
Jan 28, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILS vs. CAPT. FLORENCIO O. GASACAO

Date of decision
Nov 11, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ISMAEL SAMSON vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and ATLANTIC GULF AND PACIFIC CO., MANILA, INC.

Date of decision
Feb 1, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, THE SECRETARY OF JUSTICE, THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, AND THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, OWWA ADMINISTRATOR, and POEA ADMINISTRATOR vs. THE HON. COURT OF APPEALS and ASIAN RECRUITMENT COUNCIL PHILIPPINE CHAPTER (ARCO-PHIL), INC., representing its members: Worldcare Services Internationale, Inc., Steadfast International Recruitment Corporation, Dragon International Manpower Services Corporation, Verdant Manpower Mobilization Corporation, Brent Overseas Personnel, Inc., ARL Manpower Services, Inc., Dahlzhen International Services, Inc., Interworld Placement Center, Inc., Lakas Tao Contract Services, Ltd. Co., and SSC Multiservices

Date of decision
May 25, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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MARCIAL GU-MIRO vs. ROLANDO C. ADORABLE and BERGESEN D.Y. MANILA

Date of decision
Aug 20, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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REBBECCA GUTIERREZ vs. THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, REMPAC PLACEMENT AGENCY and SIDDCOR INSURANCE CORPORATION

Date of decision
Dec 16, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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NORDIC ASIA LIMITED (now known as DnC Limited) and BANKERS TRUST COMPANY vs. THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS, NAM UNG MARINE CO., LTD., KIM JEONG SEONG, P.U. ULSTRUP, BAK JEONG RANG, SIN SUK NO, HWANG IN CHAN, O JEONG SUK, LEE MYUNG UNG, CHAE DOO EUP, SEOK HAEONG JO, KIM YONG JIN, KIM BU YUL, JEONG DONG SONG, LEE ON CHUN, GYEONG GI GIM, MUN KU HAN, SEUNG HO AN, BYANG YEOL YANG, SEOG MAN HAN, KIM JUNG GON, LEE DONG HWA, LEE MOON HYEONG, SEONG MUG JANG, HAN IL IM, SANG MYEONG GIM, WOO JEONG SUL, GIL HUN GIM, CHAE DONG CHONG

Date of decision
Jul 13, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PENTAGON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, INC. vs. WILLIAM B. ADELANTAR

Date of decision
Jul 27, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Breach of contract
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MARIO ALZONA

Date of decision
Jul 30, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. FLOR GUTIERREZ Y TIMOD

Date of decision
Feb 5, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ORIENTAL SHIP MANAGEMENT CO., INC. vs. HON. COURT OF APPEALS, DELICISMO S. CUESTA and WILFREDO B. GONZAGA

Date of decision
Jan 25, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MERCEDITA ACUÑA, MYRNA RAMONES, and JULIET MENDEZ vs. HON. COURT OF APPEALS and JOIN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION and/or ELIZABETH ALAÑON

Date of decision
May 5, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MICRONESIA RESOURCES, DYNACOM SHIELDSHIPPING LTD. and SINGA SHIP MANAGEMENT, A. S. vs. FABIOLO CANTOMAYOR

Date of decision
Jun 18, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CARMEN RITUALO y RAMOS vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Date of decision
Jun 25, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORPORATION AND/OR CRUISE SHIPS CATERING AND SERVICES INTERNATIONAL N.V. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS OMISSION SECOND DIVISION AND ROMMEL B. CEDOL

Date of decision
Mar 22, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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BANDILA MARITIME SERVICES, INC. and/or TOKOMARU KAIUN CO., LTD. vs. ROLANDO DUBDUBAN

Date of decision
Sep 29, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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BECMEN SERVICE EXPORTER AND PROMOTION, INC. vs. SPOUSES SIMPLICIO AND MILA CUARESMA (FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THEIR DAUGHTER, JASMIN G. CUARESMA), WHITE FALCON SERVICES, INC. AND JAIME ORTIZ (PRESIDENT, WHITE FALCON SERVICES, INC.)

Date of decision
Apr 7, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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BERNARDO B. JOSE, JR. vs. MICHAELMAR PHILS., INC. and MICHAELMAR SHIPPING SERVICES, INC.

Date of decision
Nov 27, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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EASTERN SHIPPING LINES, INC. vs. FERRER D. ANTONIO

Date of decision
Oct 13, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CARLOS T. GO, SR. vs. LUIS T. RAMOS; JIMMY T. GO vs. Luis T. RAMOS ; HON. ALIPIO F. FERNANDEZ, JR., in his capacity as the Commissioner of the BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION; ATTY. FAISAL HUSSIN and ANSARI M. MACAAYAN, in their capacity as Intelligence Officers of the BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION vs. JIMMY T. GO a.k.a. JAIME T. GAISANO

Date of decision
Sep 4, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ATCI Overseas Corporation, Amalia G. Ikdal and Ministry of Public Health-Kuwait vs. Ma. Josefa Echin

Date of decision
Oct 11, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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BANDILA SHIPPING, INC., MR. REGINALDO A. OBEN, BANDILA SHIPPING, INC. and FUYOH SHIPPING, INC. vs. MARCOS C. ABALOS

Date of decision
Feb 22, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Career Phillipines Ship Management, Inc. vs. Geronimo Madjus

Date of decision
Nov 22, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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EDGARDO M. PANGANIBAN vs. SECOND DIVISIONEDGARDO M. PANGANIBAN, Petitioner,- versus -TARA TRADING SHIPMANAGEMENT INC. and SHINLINE SDN BHD

Date of decision
Oct 18, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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EUREKA PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. vs. EDUARDO VALENCIA

Date of decision
Jul 15, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Delia D. Romero vs. People of the Philippines, Romulo Padlan and Arturo Siapno

Date of decision
Nov 23, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Gilbert Quizora vs. Denholm Crew Management (Philippines), Inc.

Date of decision
Nov 16, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Carmelito N. Valenzona vs. Fair Shipping Corporation and/or Sejin Lines Company Limited

Date of decision
Oct 19, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Maritime Factors Inc. vs. Bienvenido R. Hindang

Date of decision
Oct 19, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc. and/or Sampaguit Amarave, and Societe Anonyme Monegasque Administration Maritime FT. Aeriennemonaco, vs. Salvador T. Serna

Date of decision
Dec 3, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

International Management Services/Marilyn C. Pascual vs. Roel P. Logarta

Date of decision
Apr 18, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Daniel M. Ison vs. Crewserve, Inc., Antonio Galvez, Jr., and Marlow Navigation Co., Ltd.

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines v. Maria Jenny Rea y Guevarra and Estrellita Tendenilla

Date of decision
Jun 10, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Conchita J. Racelis vs. United Philippine Lines, Inc. and/or Holland America Lines, Inc., and Fernando T. Lising

Date of decision
Nov 12, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Joel B. Monana vs. MEC Global Shipmanagement and Manning Corporation and HD Herm Davelsberg Gmbh

Date of decision
Nov 12, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Mitsui OSK Marine, Inc. and/or MOL Tankship Management (Asia) Pte. Ltd. vs. Juanito G. Bengson

Date of decision
Oct 13, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Anita N. Canuel, for herself and on behalf of her minor children, namely: Charmaine, Charlene, and Charl Smith, all surnamed Canuel vs. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Eduardo U. Manese, and Kotani Shipmanagement Limited

Date of decision
Oct 13, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Formerly Inc Shipmanagement, Incorporated (now Inc Navigation Co. Philippines, Inc.), Reynaldo M. Ramirez and/or Interorient Navigation Co., Ltd./Limassol, Cyprus vs. Benjamin I. Rosales

Date of decision
Oct 1, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Agile Maritime Resources Inc., Atty. Imelda Lim Barcelona and Prona vs. Ship Management, Inc. vs. Apolinario N. Siador

Date of decision
Oct 1, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Eduardo U. Manese and Norwegian Cruise Line vs. Henry M. Simbajon

Date of decision
Jul 9, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Bahia Shipping Services, Inc. and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Limited vs. Crisante C. Constantino

Date of decision
Jul 9, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

The Late Alberto B. Javier, as substituted by his surviving wife, Ma. Theresa M. Javier, and children, Kladine M. Javier, Christie M. Javier, Jalyn M. Javier, Candy Grace M. Javier and Glizelda M. Javier vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. and/or Northern Marine Management, Ltd.

Date of decision
Jul 2, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Ma. Harleta Velasco y Briones, Maricar B. Inovero, Marissa Diala, and Berna M. Paulino, Maricar B. Inovero

Date of decision
Jun 25, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • On applicable interest rate
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Teekay Shipping Philippines, Inc., Teeka y Shipping Limited and Alex Verchez vs. Exequiel O. Jarin, G.R. No. 195598, June 25, 2014

Date of decision
Jun 25, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

The People of the Philippines vs. Mildred Salvatierra y Matuco, G.R. No. 200884, June 04, 2014

Date of decision
Jun 4, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Jose Yoac Estrella vs. BSM Crew Service Centre Phils., (formerly Philippine Hammonia Ship Agency Inc.) and Hanseatic Shipping Co., Ltd.

Date of decision
Aug 19, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

INC Shipmanagement, Inc., Captain Sigfredo E. Monterroyo and/or Interorient Navigation Limited vs. Alexander L. Moradas

Date of decision
Jan 15, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Alpha Ship Management Corporation/Junel M. Chan and/or Chuo-Kaiun Company, Limited vs. Eleosis V. Calo

Date of decision
Jan 13, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Rapid Manpower Consultants, Inc. vs. Eduardo P. De Guzman

Date of decision
Sep 28, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. and/or Mr. Eduardo U. Manese vs. Virgilio L. Mazaredo

Date of decision
Sep 23, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Maersk-Filipinas Maersk-Filipinas Crewevg, Inc., Inc./A.P. Moller A/S vs. Rommel Rene O. Jaleco

Date of decision
Sep 21, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jakerson G. Gargallo vs. Dohle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc., Dohle Manning Agencies, Inc., and Mr. Mayronilo B. Padiz

Date of decision
Sep 16, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Wilhelmsen-Smith Bell Manning/Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Ltd./Fausto R. Preysler, Jr. vs. Allan Suarez, G.R. No. 207328, April 20, 2015

Date of decision
Apr 20, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

The heirs of the late Delfin Dela Cruz, represented by his spouse, Carmelita Dela Cruz vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., represented by Mr. Carlos C. Salinas and/or Tecto Belgium N.V., G.R. No. 196357, April 20, 2015

Date of decision
Apr 20, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

C189 - Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)

Date of ratification
Sep 5, 2012
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

C097 - Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97)

Date of ratification
Apr 21, 2009
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

R086 - Migration for Employment Recommendation (Revised), 1949 (No. 86)

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

C143 - Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1975 (No. 143)

Date of ratification
Sep 4, 2006
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (C-100)

Date of ratification
Dec 29, 1953
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957(C-105)

Date of ratification
Nov 17, 1960
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Date of ratification
Jan 3, 1976
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Convention against the Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Date of ratification
Jun 18, 1986
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

QUINTIN ARTACHO LLORENTE VS. STAR CITY PTY LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY THE JIMENO AND COPE LAW OFFICES AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

Date of decision
Jan 15, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Prescription of money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PHILIPPINE-JAPAN ACTIVE CARBON CORPORATION VS. HABIB BORGAILY

Date of decision
Jan 15, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Contract substitution is prohibited
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MELDA SZE, SZE KOU FOR, & TERESITA NG VS. BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, REPRESENTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE

Date of decision
Jan 6, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
  • Withholding of documents is an actionable wrong
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OSUE A. ANTOLINO VS. HANSEATIC SHIPPING PHILS. INC., LEONHARD & BLUMBERG REEDEREI GMBH & CO. KG, AND/OR ROSALINDA P. BAUMANN

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. ANNA ESPIRITU AND ELLEN MABBORANG

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JOSEPH MARTINEZ, PETITIONER, VS. OSG SHIP MANAGEMENT MANILA, INC. (SUBSTITUTED BY PACIFIC OCEAN MANNING, INC.), OSG SHIP MANAGEMENT (GR) LTD., MS. MA. CRISTINA H. GARCIA,

Date of decision
Jul 29, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

EASTERN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CENTER, INC., AL AWADH COMPANY TRADING AND CONTRACTING, MR. JUAN VILLABLANCA AND MRS. GLORIA ODULIO VILLABLANCA, PETITIONERS, VS. HEIRS OF THE DECEASED NOMER P. ODULIO, REPRESENTED BY HIS WIFE, MAY IMBAG ODULIO

Date of decision
Jul 29, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Money claims
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

INTERCREW SHIPPING AGENCY, INC., STAR EMIRATES MARINE SERVICES AND/OR GREGORIO ORTEGA, PETITIONERS, VS. OFRECINO B. CALANTOC

Date of decision
Jul 8, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

RICHARD LAWRENCE DAZ TOLIONGCO, PETITIONER, VS. COURT OF APPEALS, NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ANGLO-EASTERN CREW MANAGEMENT PHILIPPINES, INC., ANGLO-EASTERN (ANTWERP) NV, GREGORIO B. SIALSA, ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND M V MINERAL WATER

Date of decision
Jul 8, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JOINT SHIP MANNING GROUP, INC. et. al. VS SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT AND VICE CHAIRMAN, RESPECTIVELY, AURORA C. IGNACIO

Date of decision
Jul 7, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

TEODORO C. RAZONABLE, JR., PETITIONER, VS. TORM SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC. AND TORM SINGAPORE PVT., LTD

Date of decision
Jul 7, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

JOEY RONTOS CLEMENTE, PETITIONER, VS. STATUS MARITIME CORPORATION, BEKS DEMI ISLETMECILIGI VE TICARET A.S., AND/OR LOMA B. AGUIMAN

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. ERNALYN PALICPIC Y MENDOZA A.K.A. "ERNALYN MENDOZA," "LYN," AND "MALYN,"

Date of decision
Sep 7, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ROGER V. CHIN, PETITIONER, VS. MAERSK-FILIPINAS CREWING, INC., MAERSK LINE A/S, AND RENEL C. RAMOS,

Date of decision
Sep 2, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

KARL WILLIAM YUTA MAGNO SUZUKI A.K.A. YUTA HAYASHI, PETITIONER, VS. OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

Date of decision
Sep 2, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORP. AND KEYMAX MARITIME CO., LTD., PETITIONERS, VS. JOSE ELIZALDE B. ZANORIA

Date of decision
Sep 2, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ORIENT EXPRESS PLACEMENT PHILIPPINES vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION and ANTONIO FLORES

Date of decision
Jun 11, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JORGE M. RANISES vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, GRACE MARINE & SHIPPING CORPORATION, ET. AL.

Date of decision
Sep 24, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ABD OVERSEAS MANPOWER CORPORATION vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, MARS INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER, INC. and MOHMINA MACARAYA

Date of decision
Feb 24, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JOE ASHLEY AGGA, VICTORINO MAKIMKIM, EDILBERTO EVANGELISTA, BENHUR SANTOS, RICHMOND CASTILLO, ROMEO AVILA, SEGUNDO GUADEZ, JR., OSCAR MALOLOY-ON, RICARDO BELDA, RUEL TONACAO, ROMULO DILAP-DILAP, JOSE SERGIO FRANCO, REYNALDO VILLAR, ROMULO DELA CRUZ, CAMILO CAIG, NICOLAS URSUA, MARTIN BAEZ, JR., MARIO SOSA and WOODY PADILLA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, SUPPLY OILFIELD SERVICES, INC. and UNDERSEAS DRILLING, INC.

Date of decision
Nov 16, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Other issues
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

RAMON T. ARDOSA vs. JUDGE LOLITA O. GAL-LANG and CLERK OF COURT NENITA R. GRIJALDO

Date of decision
Jan 8, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ASIAN CENTER FOR CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES, INC. (ACCESS) vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and IBNO MEDIALES

Date of decision
Oct 12, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

NFD INTERNATIONAL MANNING AGENTS and BARBER INTERNATIONAL A/S vs. THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and NELIA MISADA, for herself and in behalf of her minor children CAESAR and ALPHA JOY, all surnamed MISADA and HIMAYA ENVIDIADO, for hewrself and in behalf of her minor children HENREA, HAZEL and HENDRICK, all surnamed ENVIDIADO

Date of decision
Jan 16, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OCEAN EAST AGENCY CORP., EUROPEAN NAVIGATION, INC. & STANDARD INSURANCE CO., INC. vs. THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC-FIRST DIVISION), and CAPT. PEPITO M. GUCOR

Date of decision
Mar 13, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OMANFIL INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (THIRD DIVISION) and LORA FELIPE

Date of decision
Dec 22, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROWENA HERMOSO BENEDICTUS

Date of decision
Mar 27, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. REMEDIOS ENREQUEZ y AGUILAR

Date of decision
May 5, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ERNESTO A. BORROMEO

Date of decision
Mar 25, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RHODELINE CASTILLON

Date of decision
Apr 21, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CRISTINA M.HERNANDEZ

Date of decision
Mar 4, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ANICETA ANNIE MORENO

Date of decision
Sep 16, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LORNA B. GUEVARRA, JOSIE BEA and PEDRO BEA JR.

Date of decision
Apr 21, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. VICENTE MERCADO y MERCADO alias VICENTE TAN

Date of decision
Mar 11, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ACE NAVIGATION CO., INC. and/or CONNING SHIPPING LTD. vs. COURT OF APPEALS (THIRTEENTH DIVISION), NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (FIRST DIVISION) and ORLANDO ALONSAGAY

Date of decision
Aug 15, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Liberal construction of the rules of court: when allowed
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELVIS SANCHEZ

Date of decision
Jun 26, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CELIA FLOR COSA y VILLEGAS

Date of decision
Jul 10, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

EMMA OFFEMARIA MARCELO vs. COURT OF APPEALS and THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Date of decision
Dec 27, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

INTERORIENT MARITIME ENTERPRISES, INC., FIRCROFT SHIPPING CORPORATION and TIMES SURETY & INSURANCE CO., INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and CONSTANCIA PINEDA

Date of decision
Sep 16, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

JGB and ASSOCIATES, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and ARTURO C. ARROJADO

Date of decision
Mar 7, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JACQUELINE JIMENEZ VDA. DE GABRIEL vs. HON. COURT OF APPEALS and FORTUNE INSURANCE & SURETY COMPANY, INC.

Date of decision
Nov 14, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PLACEWELL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION vs. IRENEO B. CAMOTE

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Contract substitution is prohibited
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ASIAN INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICE,INC. (AIMS) vs. COURT OF APPEALS and ANICETA LACERNA

Date of decision
Oct 9, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MARCIANO L. MASANGCAY vs. TRANS-GLOBAL MARITIME AGENCY, INC. AND VENTNOR NAVIGATION, INC.

Date of decision
Oct 17, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ARTURO M. ROMERO vs. COURT OF APPEALS, NLRC, CBM INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, HADI HAIDER & BROS. CO., AND ELPIDIO TAN

Date of decision
Nov 20, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LUBECA MARINE MANAGEMENT (HK) LTD. and GERMAN MARINE AGENCIES, INC. vs. MATEO ALCANTARA

Date of decision
Mar 14, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

GOVERNANCE SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM vs. BENJAMIN NONOY O. FONTANARES

Date of decision
Feb 21, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. (FORMERLY HANJIN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.) vs. HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS, Hon. RAUL T. AQUINO in his capacity as Pres. Commissioner, Commissioners VICTORIANO R. CALAYCAY and ANGELITA A. GACUTAN of the 2nd Division of the NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION - Quezon City, MULTILINE RESOURCES CORPORATION Represented by its owner JOSE DELA PEA and LAURO B. RAMOS

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Other issues
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

HFS PHILIPPINES, INC., RUBEN T. DEL ROSARIO and IUM SHIPMANAGEMENT AS vs. RONALDO R. PILAR

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

LWV CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION vs. MARCELO B. DUPO

Date of decision
Jul 13, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JERRY M. FRANCISCO vs. BAHIA SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. and/or CYNTHIA C. MENDOZA, and FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES, LTD.

Date of decision
Nov 22, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LNS INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES vs. ARMANDO C. PADUA, JR.

Date of decision
Apr 5, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LYDIA ESCARCHA, for and in behalf of JOSEPH ERWIN M. ESCARCHA, SHEILA MAY ESCARCHA, AND ALYSSA M. ESCARCHA vs. LEONIS NAVIGATION CO., INC. and/or WORLD MARINE PANAMA, S.A.

Date of decision
Jul 5, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ADRIANO A. ARELLANO, JR. vs. THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, ALL OCEANS MARITIME AGENCY, ORIENT OVERSEAS CONTAINER LINE, LIMITED and COMMONWEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY

Date of decision
Aug 21, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ROSSELINI L. DE LA CRUZ, EDGAR S. NINA, VIRGILIO R. DU, RENATO I. CURIOSO, NOEL T. GALENO, GERONIMO K. MALUBAY, GERARDO D.TORRES, ERWIN G. OYCO, MELENDRES E. AGURO, ALOYSIUS C. CONCEPCION, MANOLO D. ESCANO, VENANCIO B. ACTA, PATROCENIO M. REYES, YOLANDO B. BAUTISTA, JOB M. SANBUENAVENTURA, and BENJIE D. LIM, vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, and GRACE MARINE & SHIPPING CORPORATION

Date of decision
Aug 18, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

EMS MANPOWER AND PLACEMENT SERVICES vs NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and LUISA G. MANUEL

Date of decision
Jul 24, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ELVIRA C. GONZALES vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, AMERICAN MICRO-SYSTEMS, INC., (AMI-PHILIPPINES, INC.) RANDALL L. COOK, ET AL.

Date of decision
Jun 9, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

HEIRS OF THE LATE R/O REYNALDO ANIBAN represented by BRIGIDA P. ANIBAN vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., NORWEGIAN SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC. A/S, and PIONEER INSURANCE AND SURETY CORPORATION

Date of decision
Dec 4, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jebsens Maritime Inc., represented by Ms. Arlene asuncion and/or Alliance Marine Services, Ltd. vs. Enrique Undag

Date of decision
Dec 14, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Dennis A.B. Funa vs. Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and Commission on Audit

Date of decision
Feb 4, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Fil-Star Maritime Corporation, Captain Victorio S. Migallos and Grandslam Enterprise Corporation vs. Hanziel O. Rosete

Date of decision
Nov 23, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc., and Rizalina Lamson, vs. Maricel N. Bajaro, Pamela P. Morilla, Daisy L. Magdaong, Leah J. Tabujara, Lea M. Cancino, Michiel D. Meliang, Raquel Sumigcay, Rose R. Saria, Leona L. Angulo and Melody B. Ingal, G.R. No. 170029, November 21, 2012

Date of decision
Nov 21, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Benjamin C. Millan vs. Wallem Maritime Services, Inc., Reginaldo A. Oben and/or Wallem Shipmanagement, Ltd.

Date of decision
Nov 12, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Mariavic Espenilla y Mercado, G.R. No. 193667, February 29, 2012

Date of decision
Feb 29, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Nestor Tuguinay

Date of decision
Feb 27, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Teekay Shipping Phils., Inc., and/or Teekay Shipping Canada vs. Ramier C. Concha, G.R. No. 185463, February 22, 2012

Date of decision
Feb 22, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Prescription of money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

C.F. Sharp & Co. Inc. and John J. Rocha vs. Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation, Wilfredo C. Agustin and Hernando G. Minimo

Date of decision
Feb 15, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Breach of contract
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jebsens Maritime, Inc., Estanislao Santiago, and/or Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesell Schaft vs. Eleno A. Babol

Date of decision
Dec 4, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Sea Power Shipping Enterprises, Inc., and/or Bulk Carriers Limited and Special Maritime Enterprises, and MIV Magellan vs. Nenita P. Salazar, on behalf of deceased Armando L. Salazar, G.R. No. 188595, August 28, 2013

Date of decision
Aug 28, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Philman Marine Agency, Inc. (now Dohle-Philman Manning Agency, Inc.) and/or Dohle (10m) Limited vs. Armando S. Cabanban

Date of decision
Jul 29, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jereme G. Villanueva, Sr. vs. Baliwag Navigation, Inc., Victoria Vda. De Tengco and Unitra Maritime Co., Ltd.

Date of decision
Jul 24, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Cirila Manota, for herself and in behalf of her children, Claire, Catherine, Charles, Philip Christopher, Carmi Joy, Carlo John and Cedric James vs. Avantgarde Shipping Corporation and/or Sembawang Johnson Management Pte., Ltd.

Date of decision
Jul 24, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Pedro Libang, Jr. vs. Indochina Ship Management Inc., Mr. Miguel Santos and Majestic Carriers, Inc.

Date of decision
Sep 17, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Interorient Maritime Enterprises, Inc. vs. Victor M. Creer III

Date of decision
Sep 17, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Ricardo A. Dalusong vs. Eagle Clarc Shipping Philippines, Inc., Norfield Offshore AS, and/or Capt. Leopoldo T. Arcillar, and Court of Appeals

Date of decision
Sep 3, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Edelina T. Ando vs. Department of Foreign Affairs

Date of decision
Aug 27, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

David A. Noveras vs. Leticia T. Noveras

Date of decision
Aug 20, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Remedios O. Yap vs. Rover Maritime Services Corporation, Mr. Ruel Benisano and/or UCO Marine Contracting W.L.L.

Date of decision
Aug 13, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Wallem Maritime Services, Inc., and Reginaldo Oben/Wallem Shipmanagement Limited, vs. Donnabelle Pedrajas and Sean Jade Pedrajas, G.R. No. 192993, August 11, 2014

Date of decision
Aug 11, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Maritime Services and Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. vs. Earlwin Meinrad Antero F. Laurel

Date of decision
Mar 20, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Transocean Ship Management (Phils.), Inc., Carlos S. Salinas, and General Marine Services Corporation vs. Inocencio B. Vedad, G.R. Nos. 194490-91, March 20, 2013

Date of decision
Mar 20, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Inocencio B. Vedad vs. Transocean Ship Management (Phils.), Inc., Carlos S. Salinas, and General Marine Services Corporation

Date of decision
Mar 20, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Other issues
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Lorenzo T. Tangga-an vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Universe Tankship Delaware LLC, and Carlos C. Salinas

Date of decision
Mar 13, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Barko International, Inc./Capt. Teodoro B. Quijano and/or Fuyo Kaiun Co. Ltd. vs. Eberly S. Alcayno

Date of decision
Apr 21, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

United Philippine Lines, Inc. and Holland America Line vs. Generoso E. Sibug, G.R. No. 201072, April 02, 2014

Date of decision
Apr 2, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Splash Philippines, Inc., Lorenzo Estrada, Taiyo Sangyo Trading and Marine Service, Ltd. (TST Panama S.A.) and M/V Harutamou vs. Ronulfo G. Ruizo, G.R. No. 193628, March 19, 2014

Date of decision
Mar 19, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Flor G. Dayo vs. Status Maritime Corporation and/or Nafto Trade Shipping Commercial S.A.

Date of decision
Jan 21, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Unicol Management Services, Inc., Link Marine Pte. Ltd. and/or Victoriano B. Tirol, III vs. Delia Malipot, in behalf of Glicerio Malipot, G.R. No. 206562, January 21, 2015

Date of decision
Jan 21, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

One Shipping Corp. and/or One Shipping Kabushiki Kaisha/ Japan vs. Imelda C. Penafiel

Date of decision
Jan 21, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Rommel B. Daraug vs. KGJS Fleet Management Manila, Inc., Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsreder, Mr. Guy Domino A. Macapayag and/or M/V “Ibis Arrow”

Date of decision
Jan 14, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc. and Columbian Shipmanagement, Ltd. vs. Eduardo J. Godinez/Eduardo J. Godinez vs. Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc. and Columbian Shipmanagement, Ltd.

Date of decision
Oct 2, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Angelita I. Daud, et al.

Date of decision
Jun 2, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Reynaldo Y. Sunit vs. OSM Maritime Services, Inc., et al.

Date of decision
Feb 27, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Mitsu Osk Marine, Inc., Koyo Marine, Co., Ltd., and Conrado Dela Cruz Vs.Oliver G. Buenaventura

Date of decision
Jan 10, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Phil-Man Marine Agency, Inc. and DOHLE (IOM) Limited vs. Aniano P. Dedace

Date of decision
Jul 4, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Violeta Balba, for and in behalf of her minor children Roy Vince and Vienna Gracia, both surnamed Balba vs. Tiwala Human Resources, Inc.and/or Togo Maritime Corp.; G.R. No. 184933; April 13, 2016

Date of decision
Apr 13, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Scanmar Maritime Services, Inc., et al. vs. Emilio Conag; G.R. No. 212382; April 6, 2016

Date of decision
Apr 6, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Industrial Personnel & Management Services, Inc. (IPAMS), et al. vs. Jose G. De Vera and Alberto B. Arriola

Date of decision
Mar 7, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Contractual Employee
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Albert C. Austria vs Crystal Shipping, Inc., et al.

Date of decision
Feb 24, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Maricel S. Nonay vs Bahia Shipping Servives, Inc., et al.

Date of decision
Feb 17, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs Marissa Bayker

Date of decision
Feb 10, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Marlow Navigation Phil., Inc., et al. vs Wilfredo L. Cabatay

Date of decision
Feb 1, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Ma. Fe Torres Solina a.k.a. Ma. Fe Baylon Gallo

Date of decision
Jan 13, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • On applicable interest rate
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Migrant Workers Recommendation, 1975 Non-binding (R-151)

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (C-29)

Date of ratification
Jul 15, 2005
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Freedom of Association Convention, 1948 (C-87)

Date of ratification
Dec 29, 1953
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Rights to Organize and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (C-98)

Date of ratification
Dec 29, 1953
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (C-182)

Date of ratification
Nov 28, 2000
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (C-181)

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols

Date of ratification
Nov 15, 2000
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Nairobi Declaration

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

EDGAR L. TORILLOS, PETITIONER, VS. EASTGATE MARITIME CORPORATION, F.J. LINES, INC., PANAMA, AND EMMANUEL L. REGIO, RESPONDENTS

Date of decision
Jan 10, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JEBSEN MARITIME INC., VAN OORD SHIPMANAGEMENT B.V. AND/OR ESTANISLAO SANTIAGO, PETITIONERS, VS. TIMOTEO GAVINA, SUBSTITUTED BY HIS HEIRS, REPRESENTED BY SURVIVING SPOUSE NORA J. GAVINA

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

BRIGHT MARITIME CORPORATION AND/OR NORBULK SHIPPING UK LIMITED, PETITIONERS, VS. JERRY J. RACELA

Date of decision
Jun 3, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

EFREN J. JULLEZA,VS. ORIENT LINE PHILIPPINES, INC., ORIENT NAVIGATION CORPORATION AND MACARIO DELA PEÑA

Date of decision
Jul 29, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Date of ratification
Apr 15, 2008
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Date of ratification
Aug 21, 1990
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., AND/OR FURTRANS DENIZCILIK TICARET VE SANAYI VS. RAYMOND F. BERNARDO

Date of decision
Aug 14, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LOIDA NICOLAS-LEWIS VS. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

Date of decision
Aug 14, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DANILO A. LERONA VS. SEA POWER SHIPPING ENTERPRISES, INC. AND/OR NEDA MARITIME AGENCY CO., LTD., AND/OR MS. ANTONETTE A. GUERRERO

Date of decision
Aug 14, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

RUEL L. GUADALQUIVER VS. SEA POWER SHIPPING ENTERPRISE, INC., MISSISSAUGA ENTERPRISES, INC. AND/OR MS. ANTONIETTE A. GUERRERO

MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

L-MASIYA OVERSEAS PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC. AND ROSALINA ABOY, VS. HAZEL A. VIERNES

Date of decision
Jan 22, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., VS. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND CARLOS NIETES

Date of decision
Feb 28, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JORGE P. ROSALES VS. SINGA SHIP MANAGEMENT PHILS., INC., SINGA SHIP MGT. PTE. LTD., MS. NORMA L. DAVID

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

BISHOP SHINJI AMARI OF ABIKO BAPTIST CHURCH, REPRESENTED BY SHINJI AMARI AND MISSIONARY BAPTIST INSTITUTE AND SEMINARY, REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR JOEL P. NEPOMUCENO VS. RICARDO R. VILLAFLOR, JR.

Date of decision
Feb 17, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PRIME STARS INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION CORPORATION AND RICHARD U. PERALTA, , VS. NORLY M. BAYBAYAN AND MICHELLE V. BELTRAN

Date of decision
Jan 22, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JOLLY D. TEODORO VS. TEEKAY SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC.

Date of decision
Feb 5, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MICHAEL ANGELO T. LEMONCITO VS. BSM CREW SERVICE CENTRE PHILIPPINES, INC./BERNARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT (ISLE OF MAN LTD.)

Date of decision
Feb 3, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ALLAN MAÑAS, JOINED BY WIFE LENA ISABELLE Y. MAÑAS VS. ROSALINA ROCA NICOLASORA, JANET NICOLASORA SALVA, ANTHONY NICOLASORA, AND MA. THERESE ROSELLE UY-CUA

Date of decision
Feb 3, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DELIA B. BORRETA AS WIDOW OF DECEASED MANUEL A. BORRETA, JR. VS. EVIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC., ATHENIAN SHIP MANAGEMENT INC., AND/OR MA. VICTORIA C. NICOLAS

Date of decision
Feb 3, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Money claims
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CHIANG YIA MIN, PETITIONER, VS. COURT OF APPEALS, RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION, PAPERCON (PHILIPPINES), INC. AND TOM PEK

Date of decision
Mar 28, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. NELLIE CABAIS Y GAMUELA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Mar 16, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. SAMIAH S. ABDULAH

Date of decision
Mar 11, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

RICHIE P. CHAN VS. MAGSAYSAY CORPORATION, MARITIME CORPORATION, CSCS INTERNATIONAL NV AND/OR MS. DORIS HO

Date of decision
Mar 11, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. AUSTIN WILLIAMS AND MANZANZA NZENZA, ACCUSED. MANZANZA NZENZA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Apr 20, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ZALDY C. RAZONABLE, PETITIONER, VS. MAERSK-FILIPINAS CREWING, INC. AND/OR A.P. MOLLER A/S

Date of decision
Jun 10, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

VENTIS MARITIME CORPORATION, K-LINE SHIPMANAGEMENT CO., LTD., JOSE RAMON GARCIA, AND CAPT. WILFRED D. GARCIA, PETITIONERS, VS. EDGARDO L. SALENGA

Date of decision
Jun 8, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

VIRGILIO S. SUELO, JR., PETITIONER, VS. MST MARINE SERVICES (PHILS.), INC., THOME SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD., AND ERNANDO A. RODIO,

Date of decision
Nov 9, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

OMANFIL INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & MODH AL-ZOABI TECHNICAL PROJECTS CORP., PETITIONERS, V. ROLANDO B. MESINA

Date of decision
Nov 4, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JOHN A. OSCARES, PETITIONER, VS. MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORP., SK SHIPPING (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., AND/OR ARNOLD B. JAVIER

Date of decision
Dec 2, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

2023: Concluding observations on the third periodic report of the Philippines - Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Submissions & Statements
View

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW)

Date of ratification
Jul 5, 1995
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

MARCELINO B. AGOY vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, EUREKA PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. ET. AL.

Date of decision
Jan 30, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

FE M. ALINDAO vs. HON. FELICISIMO O. JOSON, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, and HISHAM GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

Date of decision
Nov 14, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. RESITUTO PABALAN y CALILONG

Date of decision
Sep 30, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ANITA MELGAR-MERCADER y TONGCO

Date of decision
Aug 18, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. TAN TIONG MENG alias "TOMMY TAN"

Date of decision
Apr 10, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LANIE ORTIZ-MIYAKE

Date of decision
Sep 16, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SUSAN PANTALEON, a.k.a SUSAN FLORES

Date of decision
Jun 19, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. FLOR N. LAUREL

Date of decision
Feb 12, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MA. LOURDES DE GUIANG y VILLANUEVA

Date of decision
Jan 29, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DELIA SADIOSA y CABENTA

Date of decision
May 15, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ANTONINE B. SALEY a.k.a. ANNIE B. SALEY

Date of decision
Jul 2, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LOURDES GAMBOA alias Des or Lourdes Gamboa YGolfe, BONIFACIO MIOZA (at large), MELBA MIOZA alias Melba, Eva Mioza (at large) and GLORIA SARMIENTO (at large), LOURDES GAMBOA alias Des or Lourdes Gamboa y Golfe

Date of decision
Sep 29, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MINA LEBRERO

Date of decision
Sep 28, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LEONIDA MERIS y PADILLA

Date of decision
Mar 28, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BENZON ONG y SATE alias "BENZ ONG"

Date of decision
Jan 18, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZABETH CORPUZ

Date of decision
Oct 1, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. DOMINGA CORRALES FORTUNA

Date of decision
Jan 16, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MARLENE OLERMO @ MARLENE TOLENTINO

Date of decision
Jul 17, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC. vs. FE LIPE D. CORTINA

Date of decision
Nov 12, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SOUTHEAST ASIA SHIPPING CORPORATION vs. SEAGULL MARITIME CORP. and COURT OF APPEALS

Date of decision
Oct 24, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

EVELYN TOLOSA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, QWANA KAIUN (through its resident-agent, FUMIO NAKAGAWA), ASIA BULK TRANSPORT PHILS. INC., PEDRO GARATE and MARIO ASIS

Date of decision
Apr 10, 2003
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DIONISIO B. AZUCENA vs. FOREIGN MANPOWER SERVICES, K.S. KASMITO and FORTUNE LIFE & GENERAL ASSURANCE CO., INC.

Date of decision
Oct 25, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JMM PROMOTION AND MANAGEMENT, INC. and KARY INTERNATIONAL, INC. vs. HON. COURT OF APPEALS, HON. MA. NIEVES CONFESSOR, then Secretary of the Department of the Labor and Employment, HON. JOSE BRILLANTES, in his capacity as acting Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment, and HON. DELICISMO JOSON, in his capacity as Administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Jmm Promotion And Management, Inc vs CA

Date of decision
Aug 5, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MICHAEL INC., and JUANITO CAMBANGAY vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and JOSE P. NAVARRO

Date of decision
Apr 25, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK vs. FLORENCE O. CABANSAG

Date of decision
Jun 21, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Venue of actions for complaint for illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LOURDES D. RIVERA vs. WALLEM MARITIME SERVICES, INC., and WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT, LTD.

Date of decision
Nov 11, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

GRAND PLACEMENT and GENERAL SERVICES CORPORATION vs. COURT OF APPEALS, NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, and MARY ANN PARAGAS

Date of decision
Jan 31, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ROMMEL B. BEARNEZA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and NFD INTERNATIONAL MANNING AGENTS, INC.

Date of decision
Sep 11, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ATHENNA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC. vs. NONITO VILLANOS

Date of decision
Apr 15, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PRUDENTIAL SHIPPING and MANAGEMENT CORPORATION and ZENITH SHIPPING INVESTMENT, LTD. vs. EMERLINDA A. STA. RITA, for herself and in behalf of RENE A. STA. RITA

Date of decision
Feb 8, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JESUS E. VERGARA vs. HAMMONIA MARITIME SERVICES, INC. and ATLANTIC MARINE LTD.

Date of decision
Oct 6, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

NYK-FILSHIP MANAGEMENT INC., and/or JOSEPHINE J. FRANCISCO and TMM CO. LTD, TOKYO, JAPAN vs. ALFONSO T. TALAVERA

Date of decision
Feb 14, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORP. and/or CONRADO N. DELA CRUZ and ODF JELL ASA vs. JAIME M. VELASQUEZ and THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS

Date of decision
Nov 14, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JULIO B. PURCON, JR. vs. MRM PHILIPPINES, INC. and MIGUEL L. RIVERA/MARITIME RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Date of decision
Sep 26, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Other issues
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

KLAVENESS MARITIME AGENCY, INC., and TORVALD KLAVENESS CO. vs. BENEFICIARIES OF THE LATE SECOND OFFICER ANTHONY S. ALLAS, represented by CHERYL Z. ALLAS

Date of decision
Jan 28, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SAMEER OVERSEAS PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC., vs. MILDRED R. SANTOS, in her official capacity as President of, and/or ASBT INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, INC.,LORD NELSON SANTOS, DANILO BALCITA, NICSON CRUZ, PEPITO MANGLICMOT, and ALLAN ARANES

Date of decision
Aug 4, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Liberal construction of the rules of court: when allowed
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

VIRGEN SHIPPING CORPORATION, CAPT. RENATO MORENTE & ODYSSEY MARITIME PTE. LTD., NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION vs. JESUS B. BARRAQUIO

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

WALLEM MARITIME SERVICES, INC. and SCANDIC SHIPMANAGEMENT LIMITED vs. ERIBERTO S. BULTRON

Date of decision
Oct 2, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

JOWETT K. GOLANGCO vs. JONE B. FUNG

Date of decision
Sep 8, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FR TECHNISCHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT, also known as GERMAN AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION (GTZ) HANS PETER PAULENZ and ANNE NICOLAY, Chairperson vs. HON. COURT OF APPEALS, HON. ARIEL CADIENTE SANTOS, Arbiter of the Arbitration Branch, NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, and BERNADETTE CARMELLA MAGTAAS, CAROLINA DIONCO, CHRISTOPHER RAMOS, MELVIN DELA PAZ, RANDY TAMAYO and EDGARDO RAMILLO

Date of decision
Apr 1, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

NFD INTERNATIONAL MANNING AGENTS, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (SECOND DIVISION) and ROMEL BEARNEZA

Date of decision
Mar 13, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Ruben D. Andrada vs. Agemar Manning Agency, Inc. and/or Sonnet Shipping Ltd./Malta, G.R. No. 194758, October 24, 2012

Date of decision
Oct 24, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Hon. Patricia A. Sto. Tomas, Rosalinda Baldoz and Lucita Lazo vs. Rey Salac, Willie D. Espiritu, Mario Montenegro, Dodgie Belonio, Lolit Salinel and Buddy Bonnevie

Date of decision
Nov 13, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Dolores Ocden

Date of decision
Jun 1, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Crew and Ship Management International Inc. and Salena Inc. vs. Jina T. Soria

Date of decision
Dec 10, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Loadstar International Shipping, Inc. vs. the heirs of the late Enrique C. Calawigan represented by the legal spouse Maritess C. Calawigan

Date of decision
Dec 5, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Dante LA. Jimenez, in his capacity as president and representative of Unlad Shipping & Management Corporation vs. Hon. Edwin Sorongon (in his capacity as presiding judge of branch 214 of the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City), Socrates Antzoulatos, Carmen Alamil, Marcell Gaza and Markos Avgoustis

Date of decision
Dec 5, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc. and Chung Gai Ship Management vs. Sulpecio Medequillo, Jr., G.R. No. 177498, January 18, 2012

Date of decision
Jan 18, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Ramon G. Nazareno vs. Maersk Filipinas Crewing Inc., and Elite Shipping A/S

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Susana R. Sy vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., and/or SSC Ship Management Pte., Ltd., G.R. No. 191740, February 11, 2013

Date of decision
Feb 11, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Kestrel Shipping Co., Inc./Capt. Amador P. Servillon and Atlantic Manning Ltd. vs. Francisco D. Munar

Date of decision
Jan 30, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Philippine Hammonia Ship agency, Inc. (now known as BSM Crew Service Centre Philippines, Inc.) and Dorchester Marine Ltd. vs. Eulogio V. Dumadag

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Poseidon International Maritime Services, Inc. vs. Tito R. Tamala, Felipe S. Saurin, Jr., Artemio A. Bo-oc and Joel S. Fernandez

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Joraina Dragon Talosig vs. United Philippine Lines, Inc., Fernando Lising [President], Holland American Line Wastours, Inc.

Date of decision
Jul 28, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Alone Amar P. Tagle vs. Anglo-Eastern Crew Management, Phils., Inc., Anglo-Eastern Crew Management (Asia) and Capt. Gregorio B. Sialsa

Date of decision
Jul 9, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Atty. Fortunato Pagdanganan, Jr., Atty. Abigail D. Suarez, and Eugenio A. Villanueva vs. Florentino P. Sarmiento

Date of decision
Sep 17, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jebsen Maritime Inc., Apex Maritime Ship Management Co. LLC., and/or Estanislao Santiago vs. Wilfredo E. Ravena

Date of decision
Sep 17, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Princess Joy Placement and General Services, Inc. vs. German A. Binalla

Date of decision
Jun 4, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Contract substitution is prohibited
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Ma. Consolacion M. Nahas, doing business under the name and style Personnel Employment and Technical Recruitment Agency vs. Juanita L. Olarte

Date of decision
Jun 2, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Carlo F. Sunga vs. Virjen Shipping Corporation, Nissho Odyssey Ship Management Pte. Ltd.

Date of decision
Apr 23, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jose Rudy l. Bautista vs. Elburg Shipmanagement Philippines, Inc., Augustea Shipmanagement Italy, and/or Captain Antonio S. Nombrado

Date of decision
Aug 19, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Catalino B. Belmonte, Jr. vs. C.F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc./ Juan Jose P. Rocha and James Fisher (Guernsey) Ltd.

Date of decision
Nov 19, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

New Filipino Maritime Agencies inc., St. Paul Maritime Corp., and Angelina T. Rivera vs. Michael D. Despabeladeras

Date of decision
Nov 19, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Vetyard Terminals & Shipping Services, Inc./ Miguel S. Perez, Seafix, Inc.vs. Bernardino D. Suarez, G.R. No. 199344, March 05, 2014

Date of decision
Mar 5, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Fil-Pride Shipping Company, Inc., Captain Nicolas T. Dollolasa and Ocean Eagle Shipmanagement Company, Pte. Ltd. vs. Edgar A. Balasta

Date of decision
Mar 3, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Martin K. Ayungo vs. BEAMKO Shipmanagement Corporation, Eagle Maritime RAK FZE, and Juanito G. Salvatierra, Jr.

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Maunlad Trans., Inc/Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., and Mr. Amado L. Castro, Jr. vs. Rodolfo M. Camoral

Date of decision
Feb 11, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Veritas Maritime Corporation and/or Erickson Marquez vs. Ramon A. Gepanaga, G.R. No. 206285, February 04, 2015

Date of decision
Feb 4, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

C.F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc. and Reederei Claus Peter Offen vs. Clemente M. Perez

Date of decision
Jan 26, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Al O. Eyana vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Alain A. Garillos, Celebrity Cruises, Inc. (U.S.A.)

Date of decision
Jan 28, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Eileen P. David vs. Glenda S. Marquez

Date of decision
Jun 5, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Gilda Abellanosa

Date of decision
Jul 19, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Wilmer O. De Andres vs. Diamon H Marine Services & Shipping Agency, Inc., et al., G.R. No. 217345, July 12, 2017

Date of decision
Jul 12, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Money claims
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Michelle Dela Cruz

Date of decision
Jun 28, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Paulino M. Aldaba vs. Career Philippines, Shipmanagement, Inc., Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd., and/or Verlou Carmelito, G.R. No. 218242, June 21, 2017

Date of decision
Jun 21, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Merceditas Matheus y Delos Reyes

Date of decision
Jun 7, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • On applicable interest rate
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Mario C. Madridejos vs. Nyk-Fil Ship Management, Inc.

Date of decision
Jun 7, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Contractual Employee
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

Date of ratification
Dec 19, 2018
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

Date of ratification
Nov 12, 2003
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

AUGUSTIN INTERNATIONAL CENTER, INC., PETITIONER, V. ELFRENITO B. BARTOLOME AND RUMBY L. YAMAT, RESPONDENTS.

Date of decision
Jan 28, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Venue of actions for complaint for illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

ABOSTA SHIPMANAGEMENT CORP., CIDO SHIPPING COMPANY LTD., AND ALEX S. ESTABILLO, PETITIONERS, V. DANTE C. SEGUI, RESPONDENT.

Date of decision
Jan 16, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MAERSK-FILIPINAS CREWING INC.; AND A.P. MOLLER A/S, V. EDGAR S. ALFEROS

Date of decision
Apr 1, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

GEORGE M. TOQUERO, VS. CROSSWORLD MARINE SERVICES, INC., KAPAL CYPRUS, LTD., AND ARNOLD U. MENDOZA

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DANILLE G. AMPO-ON, VS. REINIER* PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, INC. AND/OR NEPTUNE SHIPMANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE./NOL LINER (PTE.), LTD

Date of decision
Jun 10, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JAN FREDERICK PINEDA DE VERA,V. UNITED PHILIPPINE LINES, INC. AND/OR HOLLAND AMERICA LINE WESTOUR, INC., AND DENNY RICARDO C. ESCOBAR

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JULITA M. ALDOVINO, JOAN B. LAGRIMAS, WINNIE B. LINGAT, CHITA A. SALES, SHERLY L. GUINTO, REVILLA S. DE JESUS, AND LAILA V. ORPILLA, PETITIONERS, VS. GOLD AND GREEN MANPOWER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., SAGE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD., AND ALBERTO C. ALVINA

Date of decision
Jun 19, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • On applicable interest rate
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

JOSE ASPIRAS MALICDEM, PETITIONER, V. ASIA BULK TRANSPORT PHILS., INC., INTER-OCEAN COMPANY LIMITED (FORMERLY OCEAN SHIPPING COMPANY) AND ERNESTO T. TUVIDA

Date of decision
Jun 19, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ALVIN M. DE LEON, PETITIONER, V. PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC. AND ANNA MARIA MORALEDA

Date of decision
Jun 19, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CELSO S. MANGUBAT, JR. VS. DALISAY SHIPPING CORPORATION, WEALTH SHIPPING LIMITED AND DANNY DADILA

Date of decision
Aug 19, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LOADSTAR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, INC. AND TEODORO G. BERNARDINO VS. PABLO P. ERISPE, JR.

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

BENJAMIN M. KATIPUNAN, JR. VS. ATTY. REBENE C. CARRERA

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Money claims
  • Seafarers not entitled to separation pay
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PACIFIC OCEAN MANNING, INC. AND/OR INDUSTRIA ARMAMENTO MERIDIONALE AND/OR CAPT. AMADOR P. SERVILLON VS. ROGER P. SOLACITO

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

IMMY S. GALLEGO VS. WALLEM MARITIME SERVICES, INC., REGINALDO A. OBEN AND/OR SCANDIC SHIP MANAGEMENT, LTD.

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

COLLIN A. MORRIS AND THOMAS P. WHITTIER, PETITIONERS, VS. COURT OF APPEALS (TENTH DIVISION) AND SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM

Date of decision
Apr 21, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. MARIA CRISTINA P. SERGIO AND JULIUS LACANILAO

Date of decision
Oct 9, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

APOLINARIO Z. ZONIO, JR. V. 88 ACES MARITIME SERVICES, INC., KHALIFA A. ALGOSAIBI DIVING AND MARINE SERVICES CO., AND JANET A. JOCSON

Date of decision
Oct 16, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Prescription of money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PATRICK G. MADAYAG VS. FEDERICO G. MADAYAG

Date of decision
Jan 20, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING LINES, INC., APL CO. PTE LTD., AND MAERSK-FILIPINAS, INC. VS. SECRETARY OF FINANCE AND COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE

Date of decision
Jan 15, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DAISY REE CASTILLON, JUREEZE PHOEBE CASTILLON, AND DREW WYATT CASTILLON VS. MAGSAYSAY MITSUI OSK MARINE, INC. AND/OR FRANCISCO D. MENOR AND/OR MOL SHIP MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.

Date of decision
Mar 2, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ANTONIO BENGSON III, VS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL AND TEODORO C. CRUZ

Date of decision
May 7, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

RAMON R. MAGADIA V. ELBURG SHIPMANAGEMENT PHILIPPINES, INC. AND ENTERPRISES SHIPPING AGENCY SRL

Date of decision
Dec 5, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PACIFIC OCEAN MANNING, INC., V. SHIPS UK LTD., SOUTHERN SHIPMANAGEMENT CO. S.A. AND/OR ENGR. EDWIN S. SOLIDUM, VS. RAMON S. LANGAM,

Date of decision
Jun 23, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LEONIDES P. RILLERA, VS. UNITED PHILIPPINE LINES, INC. AND OR BELSHIPS MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE., LTD

Date of decision
Jun 23, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORPORATION, MASTERBULK PTE. LTD., AND/OR MARLON P. TRINIDAD, PETITIONERS, VS. HEIRS OF FRITZ D. BUENAFLOR REPRESENTED BY HONORATA G. BUENAFLOR

Date of decision
Jun 23, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

C.F. SHARP CREW MANAGEMENT, INC., NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE LTD. AND JIKIE* P. ILAGAN, PETITIONERS, VS. FEDERICO A. NARBONITA, JR

Date of decision
Jun 17, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

WILFREDO LIM SALAS, PETITIONER, VS. TRANSMED MANILA CORPORATION, TRANSMED SHIPPING LTD., AND EGBERT M. ELLEMA

Date of decision
Jun 15, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. OLIVER IMPERIO Y ANTONIO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Oct 5, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OSG SHIPMANAGEMENT MANILA, INC., MICHAELMAR SHIPPING SERVICES, INC., AND OR MA. CRISTINA PARAS, VS. VICTORIO B. DE JESUS

Date of decision
Nov 18, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ATTY. VIRGILIO A. SEVANDAL, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. MELITA B. ADAME, RESPONDENT

Date of decision
Nov 11, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. MILDRED VILLAS y NIQUE

Date of decision
Aug 15, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. IRENE YABUT @ IRENE CORTEZ @ FLORENCE MADRID

Date of decision
Oct 5, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CELESTINO VIVIERO vs. COURT OF APPEALS, HAMMONIA MARINE SERVICES, and HANSEATIC SHIPPING CO., LTD.

Date of decision
Oct 24, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MENANDRO B. LAUREANO vs. COURT OF APPEALS AND SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITED

Date of decision
Feb 2, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES vs. COURT OF APPEALS, MILAGROS P. MORADA and HON. RODOLFO A. ORTIZ, in his capacity as Presiding Judge of Branch 89, Regional Trial Court of Quezon City

Date of decision
Oct 8, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SINGA SHIP MANAGEMENT PHILS., INC. AND ROYAL CRUISE LINE vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and MARIO SANGIL

Date of decision
Apr 14, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

G & M (PHIL.), INC. vs. WILLIE BATOMALAQUE

Date of decision
Jun 22, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

NORMA HERMOGENES vs. OSCO SHIPPING SERVICES, INC.

Date of decision
Aug 18, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CONCEPT PLACEMENT RESOURCES, INC. vs. RICHARD V. FUNK

Date of decision
Feb 6, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

COMMISSIONER ANDREA D. DOMINGO, BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION vs. HERBERT MARKUS EMIL SCHEER

Date of decision
Jan 29, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. HAMILTON TAN KEH

Date of decision
Nov 11, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SEASTAR MARINE SERVICES, INC AND CICERO L. MALUNDA vs. LUCIO A. BUL-AN, JR.

Date of decision
Nov 1, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

SUNRISE MANNING AGENCY, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and RUEL ZARASPE

Date of decision
Nov 18, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

STOLT-NIELSEN MARINE SERVICES (PHILS.) INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION and MEYNARDO J. HERNANDEZ

Date of decision
Jul 11, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

STOLT-NIELSEN MARINE SERVICES (PHILS.), INC. and STOLT-NIELSEN, INC. vs. NLRC

Date of decision
Nov 19, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

CANDANO SHIPPING LINES, INC. vs. FLORENTINA J. SUGATA-ON

Date of decision
Mar 13, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

VARORIENT SHIPPING CO., INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and ROLANDO M. PEREZ

Date of decision
Nov 28, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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SEAGULL MARITIME CORP. and SEAGIANT SHIP MANAGEMENT CO. LTD. vs. JAYCEE DEE and NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION

Date of decision
Apr 2, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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GODOFREDO MORALES vs. SKILLS INTERNATIONAL COMPANY and/or MAHER DAAS and MARIVIC DAAS and/or WALLAN ALWALLAN

Date of decision
Aug 30, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILEMPLOY SERVICES AND RESOURCES, INC. vs. ANITA RODRIGUEZ

Date of decision
Mar 31, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PCL SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC. and U-MING MARINE TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and STEVE RUSEL

Date of decision
Dec 14, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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VARORIENT SHIPPING CO., INC. and ARIA MARITIME CO., LTD. vs. GIL A. FLORES

Date of decision
Oct 6, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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VIRGEN SHIPPINGCORPORATION, CAPT. RENATO MORENTE & ODYSSEY MARITIME PTE. LTD., NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION vs. JESUS B. BARRAQUIO

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Hadja Jarma Lalli y Purih, Ronnie Aringoy y Masion, and Nestor Relampagos (at large), Hadja Jarma Lalli y Purih and Ronnie Aringoy

Date of decision
Oct 12, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Rosario “Rose” Ochoa

Date of decision
Aug 31, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Pacific Ocean Manning, Inc. and Celtic Pacific Ship Management Co., Ltd. vs. Benjamin D. Penales, G.R. No. 162809, September 05, 2012

Date of decision
Sep 5, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Fair Shipping Corp., and/or Kohyu Marine Co., Ltd. vs. Joselito T. Medel

Date of decision
Aug 29, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Wallem Maritime Services, Inc. vs. Ernesto C. Tanawan, G.R. no. 160444, August 29, 2012

Date of decision
Aug 29, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Ltd. and Agemar Manning Agency, Inc. vs. Estanislao Surio, Freddie Palguiran, Graciano Morales, Henry Castillo, Aristotle Arreola, Alexander Ygot, Anrique Battung, Gregorio Aldovino, Narciso Frias, Victor Flores, Samuel Marcial, Carlito Palguiran, Duque Vinluan, Jesus Mendegorin, Neil Flores, Romeo Mangaliag, Joe Garfin and Salestino Susa

Date of decision
Aug 23, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Philasia Shipping Agency Corporation and/or Intermodal Shipping, Inc. vs. Andres G. Tomacruz

Date of decision
Aug 15, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Teodora Sobejana-Condon vs. Commission on Elections, Luis M. Bautista, Robelito V. Picar and Wilma P. Pagaduan, G.R. No. 198742, August 10, 2012

Date of decision
Aug 10, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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C.F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc., Norwegian Cruise Lines and Norwegian Sun, and/or Arturo Rocha vs. Joel D. Taok

Date of decision
Jul 18, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Skippers United Pacific, Inc. and Skippers Maritime Services, Inc., Ltd. vs. Nathaniel Doza, Napoleon De Gracia, Isidro L. Lata, and Charlie Aprosta, G.R. No. 175558, February 08, 2012

Date of decision
Feb 8, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Bright Maritime Corporation (BMC)/Desiree P. Tenorio vs. Ricardo B. Fantonial

Date of decision
Feb 8, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Wastfel-Larsen Management A/S+ vs. Oberto S. Lobusta

Date of decision
Jan 25, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Westfal-Larsen and Co., A/S vs. National Labor Relations Commission, First Division, and Wilson G. Capoy

Date of decision
Jun 9, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. vs. Leandro Legaspi

Date of decision
Jun 10, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Bahia Shipping Services, Inc., Fred Olsen Cruise Line, and Ms. Cynthia C. Mendoza vs. Joel P. Hipe, Jr.

Date of decision
Nov 12, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PERT/CPM Manpower Exponent Co., Inc. vs. Armando A. Vinuya, Louie M. Ordovez, Arsenio S. Lumanta,. Jr., Robelito S. Anipan, Virgilio R. Alcantara, Marino M. Era, Sandy O. Enjambre and Noel T. Ladea

Date of decision
Sep 5, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Contract substitution is prohibited
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Camilo A. Esguerra vs. United Philippines Lines, Inc., Belships Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd., and/or Fernando T. Lising

Date of decision
Jul 3, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Inter-Orient Maritime, Incorporated and/or Tankoil Carriers, Limited vs. Cristina Candava

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Minoru Fujiki vs. Maria Paz Galela Marinay, Shinichi Maekara, Local Civil Registrar of Quezon City, and the Administrator and Civil Registrar General of the National Statistics Office

Date of decision
Jun 26, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Rolando L. Cervantes vs. PAL Maritime Corporation and/or Western Shipping Agencies Pte, Ltd.

Date of decision
Jan 16, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Evidence
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Norma A. Del Socorro, for and in behalf of her minor child Roderigo Norjo Van Wilsem, vs. Ernst Johan Brinkman Van Wilsem

Date of decision
Dec 10, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Abosta Ship Management and/or Artemio Corbilla vs. Wilhilm M. Hilario, G.R. No. 195792, November 24, 2014

Date of decision
Nov 24, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Vilma M. Suliman vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 190970, November 24, 2014

Date of decision
Nov 24, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Philippine Migrants Rights Watch, Inc., on its own behalf and on behalf of its member-overseas Filipino workers, Jesus Reyes and Rodolfo Macorol vs. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and its Board of Trustees composed of Hon. Patricia A. Sto. Tomas, Virgilio R. Angelo, Manuel G. Imson, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, represented by Undersecretary Jose S. Brillantes, Rosalinda Baldoz, the Secretary of Budget and Management, represented by Assistant Secretary Eduardo P. Opida, Mina C. Figueroa, Victorino F. Balais, Caroline R. Rogge, Gregorio S. Oca, Corazon P. Carsola and Virginia J. Pasalo

Date of decision
Nov 26, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Jeric Fernandez y Jaurigue

Date of decision
Jun 4, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

APQ Shipmanagement Co., Ltd., and APQ Crew Management USA, Inc. vs. Angelito L. Caseñas

Date of decision
Jun 4, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Obligation of recruitment agencies to OFWs
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Nicanor Ceriola vs. Naess Shipping Philippines, Inc., Miguel Oca and/or Kuwait Oil Tanker

Date of decision
Apr 20, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Dario A. Carcedo (substituted by his wife Priscilla Sela Cruz-Carcedo) vs. Maine Marine Philippines, Inc. and/or Misuga Kajun Co., Ltd., and/or Ma. Corazon Geuse-Songcuya

Date of decision
Apr 15, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Wallem Philippines Services, Inc. and Wallem Ship Management, Ltd. vs. Heirs of the late Peter Padrones, G.R. No. 183212, March 16, 2015

Date of decision
Mar 16, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Noriel R. Montierro vs. Rickmers Marine Agency Phils., Inc.

Date of decision
Jan 14, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Constancio Caderao vs. Senator Crewing (Manila), Inc., et al./Senator Crewing (Manila), Inc., et al. vs. Constancio Caderao

Date of decision
Jun 21, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Dohle-Philman Manning Agency, Inc., Dohle (IOM) Limited and/or Capt. Manolo T. Gacutan vs. Heirs of Andres G. Gazzingan, represented by Lenie L. Gazzingan

Date of decision
Jun 17, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Centro Project Manpower Services Corporation vs. Aguinaldo Naluis and the Court of Appeals

Date of decision
Jun 17, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Belchem Philippines, Inc./United Philippine Lines, Fernando T. Lising vs. Eduardo A. Zafra, Jr.

Date of decision
Jun 15, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc/Norwegian Crew Management vs. Julia T. Aligway (As substitute for her deceased husband, Demetrio Aligway, Jr.)

Date of decision
Sep 16, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Suzette Arnaiz a.k.a. “Baby Rosal”

Date of decision
Sep 9, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Lorelei O. Hadan vs. La Suerte International Manpower Agency, Inc. and Debbie Lao

Date of decision
Jan 11, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Delia Camannong

Date of decision
Aug 24, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • On applicable interest rate
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Phil-Nippon Kyoei, Corp. vs. Rosalia T. Gudelosao, et al.

Date of decision
Jul 13, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Kilusang Mayo Uno, et al. vs. Hon. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Phic)

Date of decision
Jun 28, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Doehle-Philman Manning Agency Inc., et al. vs. Henry C. Haro

Date of decision
Apr 18, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Declaration on the Human Rights of Individuals who are not Nationals of the Country in which They Live

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking - Report on the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Economic and Social Council (E/2002/68/Add.1)

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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Resolution 2005/47 on Human Rights of Migrants

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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Kandy Program of Action: Cooperation Between National Institutions & Non-Governmental Organisations

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Zacatecas Declaration

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Seoul Statement; International Conference on Human Rights of Migrants and Multicultural Society

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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OMSCENTRE PIDLS., INC., AND PATRICK BOE VS. CAMILLE B. ROCIO

Date of decision
Jan 22, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ERNESTO P. GUTIERREZ VS. NAWRAS MANPOWER SERVICES, INC., AL-ADHAMAIN CO. LTD., AND ELIZABETH BAWA

Date of decision
Nov 27, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

VICTORINO G. RANOA VS. ANGLO-EASTERN CREW MANAGEMENT PHILS., INC., ANGLO-EASTERN CREW MGT. (ASIA) LTD., AND/OR CAPT. GREGORIO B. SIALSA, AND COURT OF APPEALS (TENTH DIVISION)

Date of decision
Nov 28, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF JAN AUREL MAGHANOY BULAYO WITH APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF ADOPTEE FROM "JAN AUREL MAGHANOY BULAYO" TO "JAN AUREL BULAYO KIMURA,"

Date of decision
Oct 1, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF VS. CORAZON NAVARRA (AT LARGE) RODOLFO NAVARRA, SR. AND JOB NAVARRA

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CYNTHIA A. GALAPON, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Date of decision
Jan 22, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NATURALIZATION (SCN) VS. WINSTON BRIAN CHIA LAO AND CHRISTOPHER TROY CHIA LAO

Date of decision
Feb 10, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ROSELYN S. PARKS, VS. ATTY. JOAQUIN L. MISA, JR.

Date of decision
Feb 5, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LUIS G. GEMUDIANO, JR. VS. NAESS SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC. AND/OR ROYAL DRAGON OCEAN TRANSPORT, INC. AND/OR PEDRO MIGUEL F. OCA

Date of decision
Jan 20, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
  • Seafarers: nature of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SPOUSES RENE LUIS GODINEZ AND SHEMAYNE GODINEZ VS. SPOUSES ANDREW T. NORMAN AND JANET A. NORMAN

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

SPOUSES RENE LUIS GODINEZ AND SHEMAYNE GODINEZ VS. SPOUSES ANDREW T. NORMAN AND JANET A. NORMAN

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

KENNETH C. DUREMDES VS. CAROLINE G. JORILLA, RODOLFO C. DE LEON, MANOLITO SIOSON, ELMER B. GASANG, MICHAEL DE CASTRO, GENNETE E. RIVERA, SYLVIA ORBASE, IRENE MAGSOMBOL, NENITA R. DOMAGUING, AND CHERILYN PALMA

Date of decision
Feb 26, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Other issues
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

INTERORIENT MARITIME ENTERPRISES, INC. AND/OR INTERORIENT MARITIME, DMCC FOR AND IN BEHALF OF WILBY MARINE LTD., AND/OR DAISY S. SUMO, PETITIONERS, VS. ILDEFONSO T. HECHANOVA

Date of decision
Jul 28, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

EAGLE CLARC SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC., MAMA SHIPPING SARL AND CAPT. LEOPOLDO ARCILLA, PETITIONERS, V. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (FOURTH DIVISION) AND JOHN P. LOYOLA

Date of decision
Jul 13, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

HENRY ESPIRITU PASTRANA, PETITIONER, VS. BAHIA SHIPPING SERVICES, CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, NORTH SEA MARINE SERVICES CORPORATION, V. SHIP LEISURE, INC., ELIZABETH MOYA AND FERDINAND ESPINO

Date of decision
Jun 10, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. LUZ GONZALES-FLORES, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Apr 19, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OMAR O. SEVILLANA, PETITIONER, VS. I.T.(INTERNATIONAL) CORP./SAMIR MADDAH & TRAVELLERS INSURANCE AND SURETY CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (SECOND DIVISION)

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. OSCAR CONDE Y LUTOC, ALLAN ATIS Y ABET AND ALEJANDRO PEREZ, JR. Y CARSILLAR, ACCUSED, OSCAR CONDE Y LUTOC, ALLAN ATIS Y ABET, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS

Date of decision
Apr 10, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LEOLENIE R. CAPINPIN, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. RIO T. ESPIRITU, RESPONDENT.

Date of decision
Sep 3, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, V. SAGISAG ATLAS "PAUL" BAUTISTA, ARLETH BUENCONSEJO' AND ROSAMEL CARA DE GUZMAN, ACCUSED, SAGISAG ATLAS "PAUL" BAUTISTA

Date of decision
Sep 3, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Gaps in Access to Justice: The Overseas Filipino Worker's Experience, an Initial Analysis of the Philippine Jurisprudence on Labor Migration

Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Policy Advisory
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Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants After one and half year: The impact of COVID-19 on the human rights of migrants

Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Submissions & Statements
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DUMEZ COMPANY and TRANS-ORIENT ENGINEERS, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and VERONICO EBILANE

Date of decision
Jul 11, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JOSE G. EBRO III vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION, JON DARRAH, ALEX DY-REYES, CARRIE WILSON, and MARIVIC SOLIVEN

Date of decision
Sep 4, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ERECTORS, INC. vs NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, HON. JULIO ANDRES, JR. and FLORENCIO BURGOS

Date of decision
May 8, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ALDIN H. GARAIS, NILO DEL SOL, NESTOR A. MENDOZA, CELESTINO E. BALMES, DOMINGO O. MENDOZA, EDUARDO A. RAYOS, ARNEL C. CASTANEDA, ERNESTO M. PERCULEZA, EDGARDO PENALOSA, OSCAR T. SANTOS vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, A. P. PLACEMENT SPECIALIST CENTER and SAAD CONSTRUCTION ESTABLISHMENT

Date of decision
Apr 26, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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EMILIA B. HERNANDEZ vs. JUDGE SALVADOR P. DE. GUZMAN, Regional Trial Court, Branch 142, Makati City

Date of decision
Jan 22, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILIPPINE INTEGRATED LABOR ASSISTANCE CORPORATION vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND LEONORA L. DAYAG

Date of decision
Nov 19, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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TRANS ACTION OVERSEAS CORPORATION vs. THE HONORABLE SECRETARY OF LABOR, ROSELLE CASTIGADOR, JOSEFINA MAMON, JENELYN CASA, PEACHY LANIOG, VERDELINA BELGIRA, ELMA FLORES, RAMONA LITURCO, GRACE SABANDO, GLORIA PALMA, AVELYN ALVAREZ, CANDELARIA NONO, NITA BUSTAMANTE, CYNTHIA ARANDILLO, SANDIE AGUILAR, DIGNA PANAGUITON, VERONICA BAYOGOS, JULIANITA ARANADOR, LEONORA CABALLERO, NANCY BOLIVAR, NIMFA BUCOL, ZITA GALINDO, ESTELITA BIOCOS, MARJORIE MACATE, RUBY SEPULVIDA, ROSALIE SONDIA, NORA MAQUILING, PAULINA CORDERO, LENIROSE ABANGAN, SELFA PALMA, ANTONIA NAVARRO, ELSIE PENARUBIA, IRMA SOBREQUIL, SONY JAMUAT, CLETA MAYO

Date of decision
Sep 5, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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STOLT-NIELSEN MARINE SERVICES, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, LABOR ARBITER MANUEL R. CADAY and RENATO SIOJO

Date of decision
Dec 29, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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VINTA MARITIME CO., INC. and ELKANO SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and LEONIDES C. BASCONCILLO

Date of decision
Jan 23, 1998
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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BRIDGET BONENG Y BAGAWILI vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Date of decision
Mar 4, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ENRIQUE A. BARROS vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, TRANSORIENT MARITIME SERVICES, INC., DAISHIN SHIPPING CO., LTD. and DOMINION INSURANCE CORPORATION

Date of decision
Sep 22, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. NORMA S. FERRER

Date of decision
May 27, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LUCRECIA GABRES, also known as MONA GABRES

Date of decision
Feb 6, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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CRISTONICO B. LEGAHI vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and UNITED PHILIPPINE LINES, INC., NORTHSOUTH SHIP MGT., (PTE), LTD., SINGAPORE, GREGORIO V. DE LIMA, JR., TOR KARLSEN and PIONEER INSURANCE & SURETY CORP.

Date of decision
Nov 18, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Grounds for dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MARSAMAN MANNING AGENCY, INC. and DIAMANTIDES MARITIME, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and WILFREDO T. CAJERAS

Date of decision
Aug 25, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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P.I. MANPOWER PLACEMENTS INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (SECOND DIVISION) and NORBETO CUENTA, SR.

Date of decision
Jul 31, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SECON PHILIPPINES, LTD. vs NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC) and ERNESTO B. GRULLA

Date of decision
Dec 9, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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PETROLEUM SHIPPING LIMITED (formerly ESSO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (BAHAMAS) CO.,LTD.) and TRANS-GLOBAL MARITIME AGENCY, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and FLORELLO W. TANCHICO

Date of decision
Jun 16, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SKIPPERS UNITED PACIFIC, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, GERVACIO ROSAROSO, and COURT OF APPEALS

Date of decision
Jul 12, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

BERGESEN D.Y. PHILIPPINES, INC. AND/OR ROLANDO C. ADORABLE vs. RIZALINO M.ESTENZO

Date of decision
Dec 9, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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LAURO C. DEGAMO vs. AVANTGARDE SHIPPING CORP. and/or LEVY RABAMOTAN and SEMBAWANG JOHNSON MGT. PTE. LTD.

Date of decision
Nov 22, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Prescription of money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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AMELIA J. DELOS SANTOS vs. JEBSEN MARITIME, INC.

Date of decision
Nov 22, 2005
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Overseas employment contract: perfection and commencement
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILIMARE, INC./MARLOW NAVIUGATION CO., LTD., BONIFACIO GOMEZ and ALBERTO GOMEZ vs. BENEDICTO F. SUGANOB

Date of decision
Jul 9, 2008
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ROBERTO D. DEBAUDIN vs. SANDOVAL-GUITIERREZ, CORONA, AZCUNA, AND GARCIA, JJ. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS)and EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION COMMISSION (ECC)

Date of decision
Sep 21, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ALEX C. COOTAUCO vs. MMS PHIL. MARITIME SERVICES, INC., MS. MARY C. MAQUILAN AND/OR MMS CO. LTD.

Date of decision
Mar 15, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JOEL B. DE JESUS vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and PACIFIC OCEAN MANNING, INC.

Date of decision
Aug 17, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MARS C. PALISOC vs. EASTWAYS MARINE, INC., CAPT. MARIO R. BRAZA, and CAPT. MACARIO TERENCIO

Date of decision
Sep 11, 2007
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SOUTHEASTERN SHIPPING, SOUTHEASTERN SHIPPING GROUP, LTD. vs. FEDERICO U. NAVARRA, JR.

Date of decision
Jun 22, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Money claims
  • Prescription of money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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SUNACE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, Second Division; HON. ERNESTO S. DINOPOL, in his capacity as Labor Arbiter, NLRC; NCR, Arbitration Branch, Quezon City and DIVINA A. MONTEHERMOZO

Date of decision
Jan 25, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

DIONISIO M. MUSNIT vs. SEA STAR SHIPPING CORPORATION and SEA STAR SHIPPING CORPORATION, LTD.

Date of decision
Dec 4, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. NIDA ADESER y RICO

Date of decision
Oct 26, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LARRY LAURO DOMINGO

Date of decision
Apr 7, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

ARLENE N. LAPASARAN vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Date of decision
Feb 12, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CARLOS N. NISDA vs. SEA SERVE MARITIME AGENCY and KHALIFA A. ALGOSAIBI DIVING AND MARINE SERVICES

Date of decision
Jul 23, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ORIENTAL SHIP MANAGEMENT CO., INC. vs. ROMY B. BASTOL

Date of decision
Jun 29, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., GLOBAL NAVIGATION, LTD. vs. SILVINO A. NAZAM

Date of decision
Oct 11, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ANTONIO M. SERRANO vs. GALLANT MARITIME SERVICES, INC. and MARLOW NAVIGATION CO., INC.

Date of decision
Mar 29, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Coastal Safeway Marine Services Inc. vs. Elmer T. Esguerra

Date of decision
Aug 10, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Abosta Shipmanagement Corporation vs. National Labor Relations Commission (First Division) and Arnulfo R. Flores

Date of decision
Jul 27, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Jones International Manpower Services, Inc., represented by its President, Edward G. Cue vs. Bella Agcaoili-Barit

Date of decision
Jul 20, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Crewlink, Inc. and/or Gulf Marine Services vs. Editha Teringtering, for her behalf and in behalf of minor Eimaereach Rose De Garcia Teringtering

Date of decision
Oct 11, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Ace Navigation Co., Inc., Vela International Marine Ltd., and/or Rodolfo Pamintuan vs. Teodorico Fernandez, assisted by Glenita Fernandez

Date of decision
Oct 10, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jessie V. David, represented by his wife, Ma. Theresa S. David, and children, Katherine and Kristina David vs. OSG Ship Management Manila, Inc., and/or Michaelmar Shipping Services

Date of decision
Sep 26, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Melissa Chua a.k.a. Clarita Ng Chua

Date of decision
Sep 13, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Maersk Filipinas Crewing Inc./Maersk Services Ltd., and/or Mr. Jerome Delos Angeles vs. Nelson E. Mesina

Date of decision
Jun 5, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Oriental Shipmanagement Co., Inc., Rosendo C. Herrera, and Bennet Shipping SA Liberia vs. Rainerio N. Nazal

Date of decision
Jun 3, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Casan Macode Maquiling vs. Commission on Elections, Rommel Arnado y Cagoco, Linog G. Balua

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2013
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OSG Shipmanagement Manila, Inc., Mercedes M. Ravanopolous, OSG Shipmanagement (UK) Ltd. & M/T Delphina vs. Joselito B. Pellazar

Date of decision
Aug 6, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc. vs. Joy C. Cabiles, G.R. No. 170139, August 05, 2014

Date of decision
Aug 5, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Money claims
  • On applicable interest rate
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Status Maritime Corporation, Ms. Loma B. Aguiman, Fairdeal Group Management S.A., and Mt Fair Jolly vs. Spouses Margarito B. Delalamon and Priscila A. Delalamon, G.R. No. 198097, July 30, 2014

Date of decision
Jul 30, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Antonio E. Unica vs. ANSCOR Swire Ship Management Corporation

Date of decision
Feb 12, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Thenamaris Philippines, Inc. (formerly Intermare Maritime Agencies, Inc.)/ Oceanic Navigation Ltd. and Nicanor B. Altares vs. Court of Appeals and Amanda C. Mendigorin (in behalf of her deceased husband Guillermo Mendigorin, G.R. No. 191215, February 03, 2014

Date of decision
Feb 3, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

People of the Philippines vs. Alelie Tolentino a.k.a. “Alelie Tolentino y Hernandez”

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Bahia Shipping Services, Inc. and/or V-Ship Norway and/or Cynthia C. Mendoza vs. Carlos l. Flores, Jr.

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Seacrest Maritime Management, Inc., Rolando B. Magcale, and Sealion Shipping Limited – United Kingdom vs. Mauricio G. Picar, Jr., G.R. No. 209383, March 11, 2015

Date of decision
Mar 11, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Sealanes Marine Services, Inc./Arklow Shipping Netherland and/or Christopher Dumatol vs. Arnel G. Dela Torre, G.R. No. 214132, February 18, 2015

Date of decision
Feb 18, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Maersk Filipinas Crewing, Inc., A.P. Moller Singapore Pte. Limited, and Jesus Agbayani vs. Toribio C. A Vestruz

Date of decision
Feb 18, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Aldrine B. Ilustricimo vs. NYK-Fil Ship Management, Inc./International Cruise Services, Ltd. and/or Josephine J. Francisco

Date of decision
Jun 27, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Loadstar International Shipping, Inc. vs. Ernesto Awiten Yamson, et al., G.R. No. 228470, April 23, 2018

Date of decision
Apr 23, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Efraim C. Genuino, et al., vs. Hon. Leila M. de Lima, in her capacity as Secretary of Justice, et al.,/ Ma. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo vs. Hon Leila M. de Lima, as Secretary of the Department of Justice, et al.,/Jose Miguel T. Arroyo vs. Hon. Leila M. de Lim

Date of decision
Apr 17, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Scanmar Maritime Services, Inc. and Crown Shipmanagement, Inc., vs. Celestino M. Hernandez, Jr., G.R. No. 211187, April 16, 2018

Date of decision
Apr 16, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Princess Talent Center Production, Inc., and/or Luchi Singh Moldes, vs. Desiree T. Masagca

Date of decision
Apr 11, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Jessie M. Doroteo (Deceased), represented by his sister, Lucida D. Hermis vs. Philimare Incorporated, Bonifacio Gomez, and/or Fil Cargo Shipping Corp./Philimare Incorporated, Bonifacio Gomez, and/or Fil Cargo Shipping Corp. vs. Jessie M. Doroteo (Deceased)

Date of decision
Mar 13, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Contractual Employee
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Rutcher T. Dagasdas vs. Grand Placement and General Services Corporation, G.R. No. 205727, January 18, 2017

Date of decision
Jan 18, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Breach of contract
  • Contract substitution is prohibited
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Management prerogatives and security of tenure of OFWs
  • Money claims
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Teodoro V. Ventura, Jr. vs. Crewtech Shipmanagement Philippines, Inc., et al., G.R. No. 225995, November 20, 2017

Date of decision
Nov 20, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
View

Seoul Guidelines on the Cooperation of NHRIs for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of Migrants in Asia

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Rabat Declaration

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Edinburgh Declaration

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

GERMAN MARINE AGENCIES, INC., ET AL. PETITIONERS, VS. TEODOLAH R. CARO, IN BEHALF OF HER HUSBAND EDUARDO V. CARO, RESPONDENT

Date of decision
Feb 13, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

OSCAR M. PARINGIT, PETITIONER, VS. GLOBAL GATEWAY CREWING SERVICES, INC.,* MID-SOUTH SHIP AND CREW MANAGEMENT, INC., AND/OR CAPTAIN SIMEON FLORES, RESPONDENTS

Date of decision
Feb 6, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Protection of Migrants

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

The International Bill of Rights

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Vienna Declaration on Human Rights

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

JHEROME G. ABUNDO VS. MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORPORATION, GRAND CELEBRATION LDA AND/OR MARLON ROÑO

Date of decision
Nov 20, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

MASAKAZU UEMATSU,* PETITIONER, VS. ALMA N. BALINON

Date of decision
Nov 25, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

SPOUSES JOON HYUNG PARK AND KYUNG AH LEE VS. HON. RICO SEBASTIAN D. LIWANAG, PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MAKATI CITY

Date of decision
Nov 27, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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YUSHI KONDO, PETITIONER, VS. TOYOTA BOSHOKU (PHILS.) CORPORATION, MAMORU MATSUNAGA, KAZUKI MIURA, AND JOSELITO LEDESMA

Date of decision
Sep 11, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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JEBSENS MARITIME, INC. AND HAPAG-LLOYD AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT VS. RUPERTO S. PASAMBA

Date of decision
Sep 25, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILSA INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT AND SERVICES CORPORATION, VS. THE HON. SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, VIVENCIO DE MESA, RODRIGO MIKIN AND CEDRIC LEYSON

Date of decision
Apr 3, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Contract substitution is prohibited
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ALICIA A. CHUA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Apr 4, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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TUNG CHIN HUI, PETITIONER, VS. RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ, COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION

Date of decision
Apr 2, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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ROBERTO R. SERRANO, PETITIONER, VS. COURT OF APPEALS, NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, MAERSK-FILIPINAS CREWING, INC. AND A.P. MOLLER

Date of decision
Aug 15, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Petition for Certiorari to the Court of Appeals (Rule 65 of the Rules of Court)
  • Prescription of money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MARUBENI CORPORATION, RYOICHI TANAKA, RYOHEI KIMURA AND SHOICHI ONE, VS. FELIX LIRAG

Date of decision
Aug 10, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS, LTD.VS. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND MARTHA Z. SINGSON

Date of decision
Aug 2, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. DIOSCORA M. ARABIA AND FRANCISCA L. TOMAS, ACCUSED-APPELLANTS.

Date of decision
Sep 12, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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MARIO HORNALES, VS. THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, JOSE CAYANAN AND JEAC INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES,

Date of decision
Sep 10, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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BAN HUA UY FLORES, BAN HA UY CHUA, AND SOON KEE COMMERCIAL, INC., VS. JOHNNY K. H. UY

Date of decision
Oct 26, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. REMEDIOS PASCUA, LETICIA AVIGUETERO, AND AURORA SOLIVEN, ACCUSED, AURORA SOLIVEN, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Oct 3, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ELIZABETH LEE AND PACITA YU LEE, HON. JUDGE JOSE D. ALOVERA,* PRESIDING JUDGE, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 17, ROXAS CITY, THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF ROXAS CITY, PETITIONERS, VS. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF LANDS AND THE ADMINISTRATOR, LAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY AND THE HON. COURT OF APPEALS,* RESPONDENTS

Date of decision
Oct 3, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GRACE J. GARCIA, A.K.A. GRACE J. GARCIA-RECIO, VS. REDERICK A. RECIO

Date of decision
Oct 2, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ROLANDO S. GREGORIO, V. COMMISSION ON AUDIT AND DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Date of decision
Jun 30, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MARYVILLE MANILA, INC. VS. LLOYD C. ESPINOSA

Date of decision
Aug 27, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ALFREDO ANI CORCORO, JR.,, VS. MAGSAYSAY MOL MARINE, INC., MOL SHIP MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., AND FRANCISCO D. MENOR

Date of decision
Aug 24, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ALCID C. BALBARINO (NOW DECEASED), SUBSTITUTED BY HIS SURVIVING SIBLINGS ALBERT, ANALIZA, AND ALLAN, ALL SURNAMED BALBARINO, VS. PACIFIC OCEAN MANNING, INC., AND WORLDWIDE CREW, INC

Date of decision
Sep 21, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ADEX R. MACAHILAS, PETITIONER, VS. BSM CREW SERVICE CENTRE PHILS., INC., ET AL

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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TORM SHIPPING PHILIPPINES, INC., TORM S/A, PETITIONERS, VS. PAMFILO A. ALACRE, RESPONDENT.

Date of decision
Jan 26, 2021
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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BLUE MANILA, INC. AND/OR OCEANWIDE CREW MANILA, INC., PETITIONERS, VS. ANTONIO R. JAMIAS, RESPONDENT

Date of decision
Jan 20, 2021
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CHARNNEL SHANE THOMAS, PETITIONER, VS. RACHEL TRONO AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENTS

Date of decision
Mar 15, 2021
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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TIERRA INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, PERINIJMONENCO, CHERRY LYNN S. RICAFRENTE and KENNETH BUTT vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, MANUEL S. CRUZ, RAYMUNDO G. NEPA and ROLANDO F. CARINO

Date of decision
Apr 2, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Management prerogatives and security of tenure of OFWs
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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UNITED PLACEMENT INTERNATIONAL vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEONARDO ARAZAS, LIVY DACELLO and CESAR HERNANDEZ

Date of decision
Jun 17, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Prescription of money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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WALLEM MARITIME SERVICES, INC. and WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and JOSELITO V. MACATUNO

Date of decision
Oct 15, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. SIXTO RECIO y MAGPANTAY and ZENAIDA VALENCIA y de VALENCIA

Date of decision
Nov 28, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROSE REYES, ZENAIDA CAURES and RODOLFO CAURES, RODOLFO CAURES

Date of decision
Nov 18, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GATCHALIAN PROMOTIONS TALENTS POOL, INC. vs. ATTY. PRIMO R. NALDOZA

Date of decision
Sep 29, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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RODRIGO G. HABANA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, OMANFIL INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and HYUNDAI ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED

Date of decision
Sep 10, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILIPPINE-SINGAPORE TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and CAPT. WENEFREDO N. ESTRADA

Date of decision
Aug 18, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Management prerogatives and security of tenure of OFWs
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MORE MARITIME AGENCIES, INC., OCEAN BULK MARITIME, and ALPHA INSURANCE & SURETY CO., INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and SERGIO F. HOMICILLADA

Date of decision
May 18, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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SAMEER OVERSEAS PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, Third Division, Q.C. and PRISCILA ENDOZO.

Date of decision
Oct 20, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Management prerogatives and security of tenure of OFWs
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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SINGA SHIP MANAGEMENT PHILS., INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and WINEFREDO Z. SUA

Date of decision
Jul 24, 1997
MRO Case Type
  • Grounds for dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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WALLEM MARITIME SERVICES, INC., and WALLEM SHIP MANAGEMENT, LTD. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and ELIZABETH INDUCTIVO

Date of decision
Nov 19, 1999
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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GAU SHENG PHILS., INC. and BESTOW OCEAN UNIA TRADING PTE. LTD. vs ESTELLA JOAQUIN

Date of decision
Sep 8, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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DOUGLAS MILLARES and ROGELIO LAGDA vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION, TRANS-GLOBAL MARITIME AGENCY, INC. and ESSO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CO., LTD.

Date of decision
Mar 14, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LEONORA DULAY

Date of decision
Dec 15, 2000
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHILIPPINE EXPORT AND FOREIGN LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION vs. V.P. EUSEBIO CONSTRUCTION, INC.; 3-PLEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.; VICENTE P. EUSEBIO; SOLEDAD C. EUSEBIO; EDUARDO E. SANTOS; ILUMINADA SANTOS; AND FIRST INTEGRATED BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY, INC

Date of decision
Jul 13, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PHIL. EMPLOY SERVICES and RESOURCES, INC. vs. JOSEPH PARAMIO, RONALD NAVARRA, ROMEL SARMIENTO, RECTO GUILLERMO, FERDINAND BAUTISTA and APOLINARIO CURAMENG, JR.

Date of decision
Apr 15, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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WESTERN SHIPPING AGENCY, INC., YEH SHIPPING CO. LTD. and PHIL. BRITISH ASSURANCE CO., INC. vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION and ALEXANDER S. BAO

Date of decision
Feb 9, 1996
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROSE DUJUA; EDITHA S. SING; GUILLERMO WILLY SAMSON; RAMON SAMSON DUJUA; RAMON SAMSON DUJUA

Date of decision
Feb 5, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. CRISPIN BILLABER y MATBANUA

Date of decision
Jan 26, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Evidence
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LETICIA SAGAYAGA, ALMA SO, VICENTE SO YAN HAN and ORLANDO BURGOS; LETICIA SAGAYAGA

Date of decision
Feb 23, 2004
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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SKIPPERS UNITED PACIFIC , INC., and J.P. SAMARTZSIS MARITIME ENTERPRISES CO., S.A. vs. JERRY MAGUAD and PORFERIO CEUDADANO

Date of decision
Aug 15, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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BENJAMIN L. SAROCAM vs. INTERORIENT MARITIME ENT., INC., and DEMACO UNITED LTD.

Date of decision
Jun 27, 2006
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ANDREW JAMES MCBURNIE vs. EULALIO GANZON, EGI-MANAGERS, INC. and E. GANZON, INC.

Date of decision
Sep 18, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

RUFINO C. MONTOYA vs. TRANSMED MANILA CORPORATION/ MR. EDILBERTO ELLENA AND GREAT LAKE NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Date of decision
Aug 27, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LOURDES LO, GRACE CALIMON AND AIDA COMILA

Date of decision
Jan 29, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ERLINDA ABORDO and VINA CABANLONG

Date of decision
May 21, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GERALDINE GAW GUY and GRACE GUY CHEU vs. ALVIN AGUSTIN T. IGNACIO; GERALDINE GAW GUY and GRACE GUY CHEU vs. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION, HON. MARICEL U. SALCEDO, MAYNARDO MARINAS, RICARDO CABOCHAN and ELISEO EXCONDE

Date of decision
Jul 2, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GREAT SOUTHERN MARITIME SERVICES CORP. and IMC SHIPPING CO., PTE. LTD. vs. LEONILA SURIGAO for Herself and In Behalf of Her Minor Children, Namely KAYE ANGELI and MIRIAM, Both Surnamed SURIGAO

Date of decision
Sep 18, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JOELSON O. ILORETA vs. PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC. and NORBULK SHIPPING U.K., LTD.

Date of decision
Dec 4, 2009
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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INTERORIENT MARITIME ENTERPRISES, INC., INTERORIENT ENTERPRISES, INC., and LIBERIA AND DOROTHEA SHIPPING Co., LTD. vs. LEONORA S. REMO

Date of decision
Jun 29, 2010
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Claudio S. Yap vs. Thenamaris Ship’s Management and Intermare Maritime Agencies, Inc.

MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Seafarers’ overtime pay
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Romulo B. Dela Rosa vs. Michaelmar Philippines, Inc., substituted by OSG Shipmanagement Manila, Inc., and/or Michaelmar Shipping Services, Inc.

Date of decision
Apr 13, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Wilfredo Y. Antiquina vs. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Masterbulk, Pte., Ltd., G.R. No. 168922, April 13, 2011

Date of decision
Apr 13, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Venue of actions for complaint for illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Edith Ramos Abat

Date of decision
Mar 16, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Imelda Pantollano (for herself as surviving spouse and in behalf of her 4 children Honeyvette, Tierra Bryn, Kienne Dionnes, Sherra Veda Mae, then all minors, with deceased seaman Vedasto Pantollano) vs. Korphil Shipmanagement and Manning Corporation

Date of decision
Mar 30, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Evidence
  • Prescription of money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Avelina F. Sagun vs. Sunace International Management Services, Inc.

Date of decision
Feb 23, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Evidence
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Teresita “Tessie” Laogo

Date of decision
Jan 10, 2011
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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The People of the Philippines vs. Nurfrasir Hashim y Saraban a.k.a “Franz/Frans,” Makdul Jamad y Bukin (al) a.k.a. “Macky,” a certain “Tas,” and a certain “Jun,” Bernadette Pansacala a.k.a. “Neneng Awid,” G.R. No. 194255, June 13, 2012

Date of decision
Jun 13, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Estate of Nelson R. Dulay, represented by his wife Merridy Jane P. Dulay vs. Aboitiz Jebsen Maritime, Inc. and General Charterers, Inc.

Date of decision
Jun 13, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Alen H. Santiago vs. Pacbasin Shipmanagement, Inc. and/or Majestic Carriers, Inc., G.R. No. 194677, April 18, 2012

Date of decision
Apr 19, 2012
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Repizo vs. Senator Crewing (Manila), Inc.

Date of decision
Nov 17, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

INC Shipmanagement, Inc., Interorient Navigation Company Ltd. and Reynaldo Ramirez vs. Ranulfo Camporedondo

Date of decision
Sep 7, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • 2-notice rule in valid dismissal proceedings
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) vs. Principalia Management and Personnel Consultants, Inc.

Date of decision
Sep 2, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Prudencio Caranto vs. Bergesen D.Y. Phils. and/or Bergesen D.Y. A.S.A., G.R. No. 170706

Date of decision
Aug 26, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation vs. Oscar D. Chin

Date of decision
Apr 7, 2014
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Acomarit Phils., and/or Acomarit Hongkong Limited vs. Gomer l. Dotimas

Date of decision
Aug 19, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Carlos C. Salinas, and Norwegian Crew Management A/S vs. Cesar C. Pelagio

Date of decision
Aug 12, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Princess Cruise Lines, Marlon R. Roño and “Star Princess” vs. Romeo V. Panogalinog

Date of decision
Jul 15, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Centennial Transmarine, Inc. and/or Mr. Eduardo r. Jabla, Centennial Maritime Services & MTV Bonnie Smithwick vs. Pastor M. Quiambao

Date of decision
Jul 8, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

GBMLT Manpower Services, Inc. vs. Ma. Victoria H. Malinao

Date of decision
Jul 6, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
View

Pentagon International Shipping Services, Inc. vs. The Court of Appeals, Filomeno V. Madrio, Luisito G. Rubiano, JDA Inter-Phil. Maritime Services Corporation

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Ma. Susana A. Awatin, and on behalf of the heirs/ beneficiaries of deceased Alberto Awatin vs. Avantgarde Shipping Corporation and Mrs. Dora G. Pascual, Offshore Maritime Management Int’l., Inc. (Switzerland), Seabluk Tresure Island

Date of decision
Jun 29, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Rule on death benefits
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JULIUS R. TAGALOG, PETITIONER, VS. CROSSWORLD MARINESERVICES INC., CAPT. ELEASAR G. DIAZ AND/OR CHIOS MARITIMELTD. ACTING IN BEHALF OF OCEAN LIBERTY LTD, RESPONDENTS.

Date of decision
Jun 22, 2015
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Eugenio M. Gomez vs. Crossworld Marine Services, Inc., Golden Shipping Company S.A., and Eleazar Diaz

Date of decision
Aug 2, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Joint and solidary liability of agency and employer
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Evic Human Resource Management Inc., et al. vs. Rogelio O. Panahon

Date of decision
Jul 31, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Nominal damages awarded for failure to observe due process in termination of employment
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Julio C. Espere vs. NFD International Manning Agents, Inc./Target Ship Management Pte Ltd./Cynthia Sancez

Date of decision
Jul 26, 2017
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Other issues
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Alfredo Mallari Magat vs. Interorient Maritime Enterprises, Inc., et al.

Date of decision
Apr 4, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Moises Dejolde, Jr y Salino

Date of decision
Jan 31, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Wilfredo P. Asayas vs. Sea Power Shipping Enterprises, Inc. and/or Avin International S.A., and/or Antoniette Guerrero, G.R. No. 201792, January 24, 2018

Date of decision
Jan 24, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Manila Shipmanagement & Manning, Inc., and/or Hellespont Hammonia GMBH & Co. Kr and/or Azucena D. Detera vs. Ramon T. Aninang

Date of decision
Jan 31, 2018
MRO Case Type
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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People of the Philippines vs. Owen Marcelo Cagalingan and Beatriz B. Cagalingan

Date of decision
Nov 23, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Money claims
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Juan B. Hernandez vs. Crossworld Marines Services, Inc., et al.

Date of decision
Nov 14, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Release, waiver and quitclaim
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Marcelino T. Tamin vs. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Masterbulk Pte. Ltd.

Date of decision
Aug 31, 2016
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Money claims
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (C-111)

Date of ratification
Nov 17, 1960
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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Slavery Convention and the Supplemantary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery

Date of ratification
Apr 30, 1956
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (C-138)

Date of ratification
Jun 4, 1998
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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CESAR C. PELAGIO, PETITIONER, VS. PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS, INC., CARLOS SALINAS, AND NORWEGIAN CREW MANAGEMENT

Date of decision
Mar 11, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Date of ratification
Oct 23, 1986
Scope of law
International
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Treaties & Laws
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SAMEER OVERSEAS PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC., PETITIONER, V. JOSEFA GUTIERREZ

Date of decision
Mar 19, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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FALCON MARITIME AND ALLIED SERVICES, INC., YOKOHAMA MARINE AND MERCHANT CORPORATION, AND/OR FLORIDA Z. JOSE, PETITIONERS, V. ANGELITO B. PANGASIAN

Date of decision
Mar 13, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ANACLETO ALDEN MENESES,[*] PETITIONER, V. JUNG SOON LINDA LEE-MENESES

Date of decision
Mar 13, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ARLENE A. CUARTOCRUZ, VS. ACTIVE WORKS, INC., AND MA. ISABEL E. HERMOSA, BRANCH MANAGER

Date of decision
Jul 24, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Interpretation of overseas employment contract
  • Money claims
  • Termination of employment
  • Venue of actions for complaint for illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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FRANCIVIEL DERAMA SESTOSO, VS. UNITED PHILIPPINE LINES, INC., CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, FERNANDINO T. LISING

Date of decision
Jul 24, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JESSIE C. ESTEVA, V. WILHELMSEN SMITH BELL MANNING, INC. AND WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AND/OR FAUSTO R. PREYSLER, JR

Date of decision
Jul 10, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Award of moral and exemplary damages and attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CENTENNIAL TRANSMARINE INC., EDUARDO R. JABLA, CENTENNIAL MARITIME SERVICES & M/T ACUSHNET, V. EMERITO E. SALES

Date of decision
Jul 8, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GENEVIEVE ROSAL ARREZA, A.K.A. "GENEVIEVE ARREZA TOYO," PETITIONER, V. TETSUSHI TOYO, LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF QUEZON CITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Women
Jurisprudence
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MECO MANNING & CREWING SERVICES, INC. AND CAPT. IGMEDIO G. SORRERA, PETITIONERS, VS. CONSTANTINO R. CUYOS

Date of decision
Jul 3, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Breach of contract
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Illegal dismissal
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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DANILO L. PACIO, PETITIONER, V. DOHLE-PHILMAN MANNING AGENCY, INC., DOHLE (IOM) LIMITED, AND/OR MANOLO T. GACUTAN

Date of decision
Jul 3, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Money claims
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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ANGELITA SIMUNDAC-KEPPE VS. GEORG KEPPEL

Date of decision
Aug 14, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JEBSENS MARITIME, INC. AND/OR STAR CLIPPERS, LTD., V. EDGARDO M. MIRASOL

Date of decision
Jun 19, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CAREER PHILS. SHIPMANAGEMENT, INC., CMA SHIPS UK LIMITED, AND SAMPAGUITA D. MARAVE, PETITIONERS, VS. JOHN FREDERICK T. TIQUIO

Date of decision
Jun 17, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MAGSAYSAY MARITIME CORPORATION, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES LTD., AND/OR GARY M. CASTILLO, PETITIONERS, VS. ALLAN F. BUICO

Date of decision
Dec 5, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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JERRY BERING TALAUGON VS. BSM CREW SERVICE CENTRE PHILS., INC., BERNARD* SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD. AND DANILO MENDOZA

Date of decision
Sep 4, 2019
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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GERMAN MARINE AGENCIES, INC. AND LUBECA MARINE MANAGEMENT HK LTD. VS. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND FROILAN S. DE LARA

Date of decision
Jan 30, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Appeal to the NLRC
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. CAROL M. DELA PIEDRA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT

Date of decision
Jan 24, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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JOANN G. MINAS VS. ATTY. DOMINGO A. DOCTOR, JR.

Date of decision
Jan 28, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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HERMA SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT CORPORATION AND HERMINIO S. ESGUERRA VS. CALVIN JABALLA CORDERO

Date of decision
Jan 27, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Breach of contract
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Petition for review on Certiorari by the Supreme Court (Rule 45 of the Rules of Court)
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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MULTINATIONAL SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC./SINGA SHIP AGENCIES, PTE. LTD., AND ALVIN HITEROZA, LOLET B. BRIONES

Date of decision
Jan 27, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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EDNA S. KONDO, REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, LUZVIMINDA S. PINEDA V. CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL

Date of decision
Mar 4, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. LUCILLE M. DAVID

Date of decision
Jun 29, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
  • Trafficking in persons
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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FELICITAS H. BONDOC, REPRESENTED BY CONRAD H. BAUTISTA, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. MARLOW L. LICUDINE

Date of decision
May 23, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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MC ENGINEERING, INC., AND HANIL DEVELOPMENT CORP., LTD., VS. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION AND ARISTOTLE BALDAMECA

Date of decision
Jun 28, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Illegal dismissal
  • Money claims
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. MERCY LOGAN Y CALDERON,

Date of decision
Jul 20, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Estafa
  • Illegal recruitment
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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BERNADETTE MONDEJAR, COMPLAINANT, VS. JUDGE MARINO S. BUBAN, MTCC, TACLOBAN CITY BRANCH 1

Date of decision
Jul 12, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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CHOITHRAM JETHMAL RAMNANI AND/OR NIRMLA V. RAMNANI AND MOTI C. RAMNANI, PETITIONERS, VS. COURT OF APPEALS, SPS. ISHWAR RAMNANI AND OVERSEAS HOLDING CO., LTD

Date of decision
Jul 10, 2001
MRO Case Type
  • Other issues
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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TRANS-GLOBAL MARITIME AGENCY, INC. AND OR GOODWOOD SHIP MANAGEMENT, PTE., LTD., ANDOR ROBERT F. ESTANIEL, V. MAGNO T. UTANES,

Date of decision
Sep 16, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Occupational diseases under section 32-A of POEA-SEC
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Affected Sector
  • Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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HEIRS OF AMADEO ALEX G. PAJARES et al V. SHIPS LEISURE S.A.M. 'LES INDUSTRIES,' AND OR EDWIN T. FRANCISCO

Date of decision
Sep 14, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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AROLD B. GUMAPAC, VS. BRIGHT MARITIME CORPORATION, CLEMKO SHIPMANAGEMENT S.A. AND OR DESIREE SILLAR

Date of decision
Sep 14, 2020
MRO Case Type
  • Claim of compensation and benefits
  • Disabilities
  • Evidence
  • Liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers injury or illness during the term of his/her contract
  • Requirements for compensability
Observatory
Migrant Workers Rights
Jurisprudence
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Users Guide: CHR Displacement Monitoring Tool

Observatory
Internally Displaced Persons Rights
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Preview
Document
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An Act To Recognize, Protect And Promote The Rights Of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous People, Creating A National Commission Of Indigenous People, Establishing Implementing Mechanisms, Appropriating Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes (Republic Act No. 8371)

Administrative Number
Republic Act No. 8371
Date of Issuance
Oct 29, 1997
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Inputs to the General Assembly Resolution 70/166: Effective Promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. 15 May 2017

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Human Rights and the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain: An Advisory from the Commission on Human Rights

Administrative Number
CHR A2008-003
Date of Issuance
Aug 8, 2008
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Guidelines for the Determination of the Minimum Threshold of IP/ICC Population in a Local Government Unit (LGU) to Allow Mandatory Representation in the Local Sanggunians

Administrative Number
DILG-NCIP Joint Circular No. 001, s. 2011
Date of Issuance
Oct 1, 2011
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Guidelines on the Formation of Consultative and Advisory Bodies on Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) in Regions Implementing the IPEd Program

Administrative Number
DepEd Order No. 34, s. 2017
Date of Issuance
Jul 17, 2017
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Adopting the Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum Framework

Administrative Number
DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2015
Date of Issuance
Jul 29, 2015
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Guidelines on the Conduct of Activities and Use of Materials Involving Aspects of Indigenous Peoples Culture

Administrative Number
DepEd Order No. 51, s. 2014
Date of Issuance
Dec 19, 2014
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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An Act Mandating the Integration of Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous Peoples History, Culture and Identity in the Study of Philippine History in Both Basic and Higher Education

Administrative Number
Republic Act No. 10908
Date of Issuance
Jul 21, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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ISAGANI CRUZ v. HON. JUAN M .FLAVIER et. al (SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, SECRETARY OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT and CHAIRMAN and COMMISSIONERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES)

Date of decision
Dec 6, 2000
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
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CHR-06-2018-001

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-08-2018-001

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-10-2018-001

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-10-2018-005

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-11-2018-003

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-12-2018-001

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-001

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-002

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-003

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-004

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary/Illegal arrest
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-005

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-006

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary/Illegal arrest
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-007

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-13-2018-008

Human Rights Violation
  • Violation of the right to equal protection of law
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A PROPORTIONATE SCHOOL ADMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE SHARE IN THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY FOR MEMBERS OF THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Nov 7, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT TO REGULATE THE RATIONAL EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES, AND TO ENSURE THE EQUITABLE SHARING OF BENEFITS FOR THE STATE, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Nov 7, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ETHNICITY, RACE, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX OR GENDER OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, LANGUAGE, DISABILITY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND OTHER FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Oct 7, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACIAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGIOUS BELIEF OR ACTIVITY, POLITICAL INCLINATION OR CONVICTION, SOCIAL CLASS, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSIONS, MARITAL OR RELATIONSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, HIV STATUS, HEALTH STATUS OR MEDICAL HISTORY, LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL FEATURES, AND OTHER STATUS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

Date Filed
Feb 7, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT TO INCLUDE ETHNIC ORIGIN IN THE NATIONAL SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE

Date Filed
Aug 7, 2013
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

Committee Report No. 81: ETHNIC ORIGIN

Date Filed
May 16, 2017
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS ON ACCOUNT OF ETHNIC ORIGIN AND/OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF

Date Filed
Jan 7, 2013
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING RESOURCE CENTERS FOR INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO ENHANCE AND ENSURE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Jul 9, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN CULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES BY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF TRIBAL HEALTH WORKERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Jul 9, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TRAINING AND LEARNING CENTER IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, PRESERVING THE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE OF THE 'ESKAYA' AND PROVIDING THEM LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH EDUCATION, SEMINARS AND LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Date Filed
Jul 9, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN CULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES BY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF TRIBAL HEALTH WORKERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Jul 10, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT RECOGNIZING, PROTECTING AND STRENGTHENING THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES CONSERVED AREAS AND TERRITORIES, ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF KEY BIODIVERSITY AREAS, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL ICCA REGISTRY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Jul 17, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO SECURE TITLE TO THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS UNDER COMMONWEALTH ACT 141, AS AMENDED, OR THE LAND REGISTRATION ACT 496, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ꞌTHE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT OF 1997'

Date Filed
Jul 25, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FREE AND CULTURE-SENSITIVE CIVIL REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Date Filed
Jul 25, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT ESTABLISHING RESOURCE CENTERS FOR INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLE TO ENHANCE AND ENSURE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Aug 8, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TRAINING AND LEARNING CENTER IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Date Filed
Aug 14, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDIGENOUS TRAINING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSINGAL, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Date Filed
Sep 9, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO SECURE TITLE TO THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS UNDER LAND REGISTRATION ACT 496, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE RIGHTS ACT OF 1997"

Date Filed
Sep 30, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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CORDILLERA GLOBAL NETWORK rep. by its President, Gloria Abaeo, et al. and Judy Lyn Adajar, et al. Vs. RAMON J. PAJE, in his capacity as SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, et al.

Date of decision
Apr 10, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
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HA DATU TAWAHIG (RODERICK D. SUMATRA), TRIBAL CHIEFTAIN, HIGAONON TRIBE, PETITIONER, v. THE HONORABLE CEBU CITY PROSECUTOR I LINETH LAPINID, CEBU CITY PROSECUTOR II FERNANDO GUBALANE, ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR ERNESTO NARIDO, JR., CEBU CITY PROSECUTOR NICOLAS SELLON, AND THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 12, CEBU CITY ESTELA ALMA SINGCO, RESPONDENTS

Date of decision
Mar 20, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
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CHR-MIMAROPA-2019-001

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-MIMAROPA-2019-003

Human Rights Violation
  • Violation of the Right to the continuous improvement of living condition
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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CHR-MIMAROPA-2019-004

Human Rights Violation
  • Attack upon one's honour and reputation
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
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AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MANDATORY REPRESENTATION IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Date Filed
Jul 4, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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State of Land and Resource Tenure Reform in the Philippines 2018

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Document Type
Public document: Situation Report
Preview
Preview
Document
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Upholding Land Rights Amidst the Land Rush: A situationer on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in selected countries in Asia (2018)

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Document Type
Public document: Situation Report
Preview
Preview
Document
View

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) 2018 Annual Accomplishment Report

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Document Type
Public document: Annual Report
Preview
Preview
Document
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Diosdado Sama and Bandy Masanglay v. People - Separate Concurring Opinion of Associate Justice Zalameda

Date of decision
Jan 5, 2021
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Affected Sector
  • Indigenous peoples
Jurisprudence
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Diosdado Sama and Bandy Masanglay v. People - Separate Concurring Opinion of Senior Associate Justice Perlas-Bernabe

Date of decision
Jan 5, 2021
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Affected Sector
  • Indigenous peoples
Jurisprudence
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Diosdado Sama and Bandy Masanglay v. People - Dissenting Opinion of Chief Justice Peralta

Date of decision
Jan 5, 2021
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Affected Sector
  • Indigenous peoples
Jurisprudence
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On Philippine Agribusinesses' Responsibility to Respect Human Rights: Empowering the Farmers and other Persons Working in Rural Areas

Organization
Commission on Human Rights, Philippines
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Situation Reports
View

Human Rights Situation Report on the Right to Social Security of Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Farmers and Fisherfolk

Organization
Commission on Human Rights, Philippines
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Situation Reports
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AURELLANO AGNES et. al v. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Date of decision
Jul 6, 2015
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CITY GOVERNMENT OF BAGUIO v. ATTY. BRAIN S. MASWENG

Date of decision
Feb 19, 2014
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY v. THE HONORABLE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, THE HONORABLE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, and THE LEAD CONVENOR OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION

Date of decision
Sep 21, 2010
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DELFIN LAMSIS, MAYNARD MONDIGUING, JOSE VALDEZ, JR. and Heirs of AGUSTIN KITMA, represented by EUGENE KITMA v. MARGARITA SEMON DONG-E

Date of decision
Oct 20, 2010
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

THE PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO v. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PEACE PANEL ON ANCESTRAL DOMAIN (GRP) *Separate Opinion

Date of decision
Oct 14, 2008
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
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ATTY. CHELOY E. VELICARIA-GARAFIL v. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT and HON. SOLICITOR GENERAL; ATTY. DINDO G. VENTURANZA v. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT; IRMA A. VILLANUEVA and FRANCISCA B. ROSQUITA v. COURT OF APPEALS and THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT; EDDIE U. TAMONDONG v. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Date of decision
Jun 16, 2015
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

DR. ULYSSES A. BRITO, v.OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY OMBUDSMAN; DR. ULYSSES A. BRITO v. COURT OF APPEALS

Date of decision
Jul 10, 2007
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

LEONCIO ALANGDEO, ARTHUR VERCELES, and DANNY VERGARA v. The City Mayor of Baguio

Date of decision
Jul 1, 2015
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

AN ACT CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE CENTER FOR STUDIES ON INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Feb 7, 2007
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT GRANTING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (NCIP) A NEW TEN (10) YEAR PERIOD WITHIN WHICH TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION FOR THE CANCELLATION OF OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED TITLES WHICH WERE ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED, AS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 64 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, ESTABLISHING IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Feb 7, 2007
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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AN ACT TO PRESCRIBE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND/OR HOUSING IN EACH AND EVERY REGION IN THE PHILIPPINES, INCLUDING METRO MANILA, WHICH SHALL SERVE AS MODEL HUMAN SETTLEMENTS THAT WILL ADHERE, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, TO THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF THE NATIONAL TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, WHILE PROVIDING THE BASIC CONVENIENCES OF MODERN LIVING, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Feb 7, 2007
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT PROVIDING ACCESS TO INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO VARIOUS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Date Filed
Jul 2, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MUSLIM FILIPINOS, DEFINING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Oct 8, 2004
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
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An Act Extending the Period for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples to Exercise the Option to Secure Certificates of Title to their Land Registration Act 496, Amending for the Purpose Section 12 of the Republic Act No. 8371, Otherwise Known as "The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act"

Date Filed
Mar 31, 2017
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

Revised National Guidelines for the Mandatory Representation of Indigenous Peoples in Local Legislative Councils and Policy-making Bodies

Administrative Number
Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 2018
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Joint DAR-DENR-LRA-NCIP Memorandum Circular No. 08, Series of 2012

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Joint DAR-DENR-LRA-NCIP Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012

Administrative Number
Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012
Subject
Clarifying, Restating and Interfacing the Respective Jurisdictions, Policies, Programs and Projects of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Land Registration Authority (LRA) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in Order to Address Jurisdictional and Operational Issues Between and Among the Agencies
Date of Issuance
Jan 25, 2017
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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Executive Order No. 70, s. 2018 (Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to. End Local Communist Armed Conflict, and Directing the Adoption of a. National Peace Framework)

Date of Issuance
Dec 4, 2018
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

CHR-02-2019-002

Human Rights Violation
  • Prohibition on the right to peaceful meetings/assembly
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-02-2019-003

Human Rights Violation
  • Attack upon one's honour and reputation
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-02-2019-004

Human Rights Violation
  • Forced Eviction
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-02-2019-005

Human Rights Violation
  • Damage to environment
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-02-2019-006

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Property
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-02-2019-007

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Property
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-07-2019-009

Human Rights Violation
  • NOT SPECIFIED
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-07-2019-010

Human Rights Violation
  • NOT SPECIFIED
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-07-2019-011

Human Rights Violation
  • NOT SPECIFIED
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-07-2019-012

Human Rights Violation
  • NOT SPECIFIED
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-10-2019-005

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-10-2019-006

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-11-2019-001

Human Rights Violation
  • Political Persecution
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-13-2019-001

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-MIMAROPA-2019-002

Human Rights Violation
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-MIMAROPA-2019-005

Human Rights Violation
  • Attack upon one's honour and reputation
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FREE AND CULTURE-SENSITIVE SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION CONCERNING THE CIVIL STATUS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Jul 3, 2019
Congress/Session
18th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) 2018 Annual Accomplishment Report(NCIP) 2017 Annual Accomplishment Report

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Document Type
Public document: Annual Report
Preview
Preview
Document
View

2017 National Inquiry on the Human Rights Situation of the Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines

Organization
Commission on Human Rights, Philippines
Preview
Preview
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
National Inquiry Reports
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Indigenous Peoples Rights National Inquiry

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Workshop and Launch of the Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Observatory Palawan Island Partnership Mechanism

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Prescribing the Administrative Operating Guidelines for the Availment and Utilization of Financial Benefits by the Indigenous Cultural Communities / Indigenous Peoples pursuant to DOE Department Circular No. DC2018-03-0005

Administrative Number
DOE Department Circular No. DC2019-06-0010
Date of Issuance
Jun 14, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Creation of Provincial Inter-Agency Committee on the Implementation of DOH-NCIP-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2013-02 Entitled, "Guidelines on the Delivery of Basic Health Services for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples

Administrative Number
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2018-65
Date of Issuance
May 10, 2018
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Guidelines on the Delivery of Basic Health Services for Indigenous Cultural Communities / Indigenous Peoples

Administrative Number
DOH-NCIP-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01
Date of Issuance
Apr 19, 2013
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

DPWH Land Acquisition, Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Indigenous Peoples Policy

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Indigenous Peoples Participation Framework

Administrative Number
DSWD Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2009
Date of Issuance
Jan 27, 2009
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Creating the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Indigenous Peoples' Affairs, Delineating Its Functions to Ensure Effective Implementation of the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997

Administrative Number
Executive Order No. 1
Date of Issuance
Feb 20, 2001
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

Creating the Office for Southern Cultural Communities

Administrative Number
Executive Order No. 122-C
Date of Issuance
Jan 30, 1987
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Creating the Office For Northern Cultural Communities

Administrative Number
Executive Order No. 122-B
Date of Issuance
Jan 30, 1997
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

National Policy Agenda on Revitalizing Mining in the Philippines

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Treaties & Laws
View

Safeguards in PPP: Mainstreaming Environmental, Displacement, Social and Gender Concerns

Administrative Number
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Governing Board Resolution No. 2018-12-02
Date of Issuance
Dec 14, 2018
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Instituting a New System of Mineral Resources Exploration, Development, Utilization, and Conservation

Administrative Number
Republic Act No. 7942
Date of Issuance
Mar 3, 1995
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act To Recognize, Protect And Promote The Rights Of Indigenous Cultural Communities / Indigenous People, Creating A National Commission Of Indigenous People, Establishing Implementing Mechanisms, Appropriating Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Providing for the Protection and Conservation of the National Cultural Heritage, Strengthening the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Its Affiliated Cultural Agencies, and for Other Purposes

Administrative Number
Republic Act No. 10066
Date of Issuance
Mar 26, 2010
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act to Strengthen and Expand the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6734, Entitled "An Act Providing for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao," as Amended

Administrative Number
Republic Act no. 9054
Date of Issuance
Mar 31, 2001
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Enhancing the Philippine Basic Education System by Strengthening Its Curriculum and Increasing the Number of Years for Basic Education, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

Administrative Number
Republic Act No. 10533
Date of Issuance
May 15, 2013
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Declaring August 9 As National Indigenous Peoples Day And Mandating The Meaningful Observance Thereof

Administrative Number
Republic Act no. 10689
Date of Issuance
Oct 23, 2015
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Declaring Protected Areas and Providing for Their Management, Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 7586, Otherwise Known as the "National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992" and for Other Purposes

Administrative Number
Republic Act No. 11038
Date of Issuance
Jun 22, 2018
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

LO LOY UNDURAN et. al v. RAMON ABERASTURI et. al

Date of decision
Apr 18, 2017
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CHR-10-2017-006

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

CHR-10-2017-007

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
CHR Case
View

PATRICIO CUTARAN, DAVID DANGWAS and PACIO DOSIL v. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES

Date of decision
Jan 31, 2001
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ETHNICITY, RACE, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, CIVIL STATUS AND HIV STATUS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

Date Filed
Nov 22, 2017
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT PROTECTING AND STRENGTHENING THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES CONSERVED AREAS, RECOGNIZING THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL ICCA REGISTRY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Apr 10, 2016
Congress/Session
17th Congress, First Regular Session
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT ESTABLISHING RESOURCE CENTERS FOR INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO ENHANCE AND ENSURE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Mar 8, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2016

Date Filed
Jan 8, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT TO INCLUDE ETHNIC ORIGIN IN THE NATIONAL SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY

Date Filed
Jul 28, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

ANTI-RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC STEREOTYPING ACT

Date Filed
Jul 21, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION OF THE BASIS OF ETHNICITY, RACE, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, CIVIL STATUS AND HIV STATUS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

Date Filed
Jul 20, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT DECLARING THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY AS A NONWORKING HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10689, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS DECLARING AUGUST 9 AS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Date Filed
Jul 20, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT PROMOTING THE USE OF BAYBAYIN AS A TOOL FOR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FOR ITS PROMOTION, PROTECTION, PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Date Filed
Jul 19, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

Rules and Regulations on Intellectual Property Rights Application and Registration Protecting the Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices of the Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Cultural Communities

Administrative Number
Joint IPOPHL-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, 2016
Date of Issuance
Oct 28, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

An Act Providing for the Administrative Code of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Administrative Number
Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 287
Date of Issuance
Oct 26, 2008
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
View

AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ETHNICITY, RACE, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX OR GENDER OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, LANGUAGE, DISABILITY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND OTHER FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE PURPOSE

Date Filed
Jun 30, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION, PROFILING, VIOLENCE AND ALL FORMS OF INTOLERANCE AGAINST PERSONS BASED ON ETHNICITY, RACE, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, LANGUAGE, DISABILITY, OR OTHER STATUS

Date Filed
Jul 30, 2016
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Bills
View

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES v. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, REGISTER OF DEEDS OF BAGUIO CITY, LAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY, HEIRS OF COSEN PIRASO, represented by RICHARD A. ACOP, heirs of JOSEPHINE MOLINTAS ABANAG, represented by ISAIAS M. ABANAG, MARION T. POOL, JOAN L. GORIO, and D VIRGINIA C. GAO-AN

Date of decision
Sep 25, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CORDILLERA GLOBAL NETWORK v. SECRETARY RAMON J.P. PAJE

Date of decision
Aug 14, 2019
Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Jurisprudence
View

CHR (V) Policy Resolution 2019-008: Statement of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, for the 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council, Annual Panel Discussion on Rights of Indigenous Peoples (HRC Res. 18/8 and 39/13, 18 September 2019)

Observatory
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Submissions & Statements
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