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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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (C-182)
- Date of ratification
- Nov 28, 2000
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
Workshop and Launch of the Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Observatory Palawan Island Partnership Mechanism
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
Work towards the economic empowerment of women and their enhanced presence in decision-making positions
- Theme/Issue
- Women's rights
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Women’s Legal and Human Rights Bureau Domestic Legal Remedies for Cases of Technology Related Violence Against Women
- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
- Preview

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WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Organization
- Commission on Human Rights, Philippines
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty Region X - Cagayan de Oro City Jail (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty Region VIII - Tacloban City Jail (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty Region VIII - Tacloban City Female Dormitory (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty Consultation - Central Office (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty Consultation - Central Office (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region XIII - Butuan City Jail (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region XIII - Butuan City Jail (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region XIII - BJMP Libertad, Butuan City (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region XII - Sultan Kudarat District Jail Female Dormitory (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region XI - Davao Prison and Penal Farm (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region X - Cagayan de Oro City Jail Female Dormitory (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region X - Cagayan de Oro City Jail Female Dormitory (2019 & 2021)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region VIII - Tacloban City Jail Female Dormitory (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region V - Sorsogon BJMP District Jail (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region IV-A - Tagaytay City Jail Female Dormitory (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Region III - Bataan District Jail (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Central Office - Pasig Female Dormitory (2019)
Situation Reports
Women Deprived of Liberty - Central Office - Correctional Institution for Women, Mandaluyong City (2019)
Situation Reports
Without delay, take measures to put an end to extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions and prosecute the perpetrators of these acts
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Video Post on Reklamador's Facebook Account Showing a Heated Discussion Between a Woman and a Police Personnel
- Short Description of the Case
A video posted on Facebook by Shyren Moran shows a mother from Brgy. Matandang Balara Quezon City who had a heated discussion with the roving police personnel about her child whom she asked to buy something in a sari-sari store.
- Sector
- Children
- Minor
- Women
- GBV Case Type
- Minor
- Physical Violence
- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
CHR GBV COVID-19 E-reports
Video Post on Facebook Showing Physical Abuse by Roel Gatos Against His Common-Law Spouse and His 10-year-old Step Son
- Date of Complaint / Monitoring
- Apr 27, 2020
- Date of Incident
- Apr 26, 2020
- Short Description of the Case
A video which was posted on Facebook publicizing the physical abuse being committed by Roel Gatos against his common-law spouse and his 10-year-old step son, a clear violation of R.A. 9262 or the "Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004".
- Sector
- Children
- Minor
- Women
- GBV Case Type
- Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (VAWC)
- Minor
- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
CHR GBV COVID-19 E-reports
Video on PWD Sensitivity on Blind by the Australian Aid, The Asia Foundation, and ULAN
- Media
Video
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Victor Santos
- Location/Region
- Region IV-B - MIMAROPA
- Last known location of Victim
- 13° 22′ 58″ N, 120° 8′ 51″ E
- Case Details
- A trade union member was last seen outside a factory compound.
- Date of Report
- 2025-02-20
- Victim sector
- Domestic Worker
Enforced Disappearance Cases
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Vasco-Tamaray v. Atty. Deborah Z. Daquis
- Date of decision
- Jan 26, 2016
- Affected Sector
- Women
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Users Guide: CHR Displacement Monitoring Tool
- Observatory
- Internally Displaced Persons Rights
- Preview

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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

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Uphold Women's Human Rights, Stop the showing of alleged 'sex video'
Policy Advisory
Uphold the human rights mechanisms and the special procedures
- Theme/Issue
- Special procedures
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Uphold its international obligations and not reinstate the capital punishment
- Theme/Issue
- Death penalty
- International instruments
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
UPD CEWGS Ruizo A Preliminary Diction Study of the Philippine Magna Carta of Women Words as Shapers of Filipinas Rights
- Preview

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UPD CEWGS Pison Carving Out a Space for Contemporary Dance in the South Agnes Locsin s Continuing Legacy
- Preview

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UPD CEWGS Introduction
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UPD CEWGS Domingo Cabarrubias Gender Matters in the Call Center Industry A Review of Literature on the Effects of Call Center Work on Women
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UPD CEWGS De Guzman Introduction Women s Studies and Feminist Practice in the UP DECL since 2000
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UPD CEWGS Chaves In the Hands of Indigenous Peoples The Future of Upland Coffee Regions in the Philippines
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UPD CEWGS Camposano Enacting Embeddedness through the Transnational Traffic in Goods The Case of Ilonggo OFWs in Hong Kong Clement C. Camposano
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UPD CEWGS Aquino Orange Roses Pink Carabaos
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UPD CEWGS Ancheta American Standup Comedy by Women and the Discourse of Cultural Negotiation in American Life
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UPD CEWGS Abao Ghostwriting An Introduction to Ghost Stories by Women
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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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
United Persons w/ Disability "Egg Laying"
Programs/Projects/Activities
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (A/RES/61/295)
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols
- Date of ratification
- Nov 15, 2000
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Undertake criminal justice reforms in line with international standards to ensure prompt investigations and trials for alleged perpetrators of human trafficking and to address extrajudicial killings and sexual violence against women and children
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- Justice
- Rights of the Child
- Trafficking
- Women's rights
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Undertake a prompt and independent investigation into the extrajudicial killings related to the fight against illegal drugs and ensure accountability for perpetrators, as well as justice, remedy and reparations for victims and their families
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- Justice
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Transportation Allowance to PWD Presidents/25 Barangays During Regular Meeting
Programs/Projects/Activities
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Observatory
- Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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
- Observatory
- Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government Issuances
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AND NON-MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT LITIGANTS
- Date Filed
- Apr 9, 2018
Bills
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Thoroughly investigate killings by private armies and vigilantes responsible for unsanctioned activities during the Government’s anti-drug campaign and prosecute those responsible
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Thoroughly investigate alleged extrajudicial killings and ensure accountability
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
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)
Jurisprudence
The Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
The Right to Food and Nutrition in the Philippines
- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
- Document Type
- Public document: Treaty Report
- Preview

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The Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and Related Processes of 2012
- Administrative Number
- NCIP Administrative Order No. 3, s. 2012
- Date of Issuance
- Apr 13, 2012
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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
Jurisprudence
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
Treaties & Laws
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. LUCRECIA GABRES, also known as MONA GABRES
- Date of decision
- Feb 6, 1997
- MRO Case Type
- Estafa
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ERNESTO A. BORROMEO
- Date of decision
- Mar 25, 1999
- MRO Case Type
- Illegal recruitment
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ENGINEER RODOLFO DIAZ
- Date of decision
- Jul 26, 1996
- MRO Case Type
- Illegal recruitment
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. BENZON ONG y SATE alias "BENZ ONG"
- Date of decision
- Jan 18, 2000
- MRO Case Type
- Illegal recruitment
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
The Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Right
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
The Joint Administrative Order No. 01 series of 2012: A Policy Review
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
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The Joint Administrative Order No. 01 series of 2012: A Policy Review
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
- Preview

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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Date of ratification
- Oct 23, 1986
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
The Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) and Customary Laws (CLs) Research and Documentation Guidelines of 2012
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Guidelines
The Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) and Customary Laws (CLs) Research and Documentation Guidelines of 2012
- Administrative Number
- NCIP Administrative Order No. 1, s. 2012
- Date of Issuance
- Mar 15, 2012
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
The General Guidelines on the Confirmation of Indigenous Political Structures and the Registration of Indigenous Peoples' Organization
- Administrative Number
- NCIP Administrative Order No. 2, s. 2012
- Date of Issuance
- Mar 15, 2012
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
The Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) Guidelines of 2006
- Administrative Number
- NCIP Adminstrative Order No. 1, s. 2006
- Date of Issuance
- Jul 28, 2006
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
The Effects of Climate Change on the Full Enjoyment of Human Rights
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Fact finding missions
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The climate responsibilities of industrial carbon producers
Research Paper
THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF BAGUIO CITY v. ATTY. BRAIN MASWENG
- Date of decision
- Feb 4, 2009
Jurisprudence
The Beijing Rules
General Recommendations
The Ancestral Lands and Waters of the Indigenous Tagbanwa Communities of Northern Palawan, Philippines
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
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The Alternative Learning System (ALS) Curriculum for Indigenous Peoples (IP) Education
- Administrative Number
- DepEd Order No. 101, s. 2010
- Date of Issuance
- Sep 14, 2010
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
The 2014 Revised Rules of Procedure Before the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
- Administrative Number
- Administrative Circular No. 1, Series of 2014
- Date of Issuance
- Oct 9, 2014
- Observatory
- Indigenous Peoples Rights
Government Issuances
Testimony of the Mayor's Office before the Commission of Human Rights of the Philippines. Daniel Zarrilli
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Document
Teresa Aguilar
- Location/Region
- Region XIII - Caraga
- Last known location of Victim
- 8° 56′ 21″ N, 125° 29′ 59″ E
- Case Details
- A church volunteer disappeared after visiting a detainee.
- Date of Report
- 2025-06-04
- Victim sector
- Human rights defenders
Enforced Disappearance Cases
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
Jurisprudence
Telling Our Own Stories: Report on the CHR National Inquiry on the Reproductive Health and Rights of Women with Disabilities (2019)
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- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
National Inquiry Reports
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Take urgent measures to modify legislation stipulating the precedence of the husband’s decisions over the wife's decisions with respect to common property, the exercise of parental authority and the custody of children
- Theme/Issue
- Women's rights
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take the necessary measures to combat drug trafficking while ensuring that the methods used are in conformity with international standards
- Theme/Issue
- Anti-Illegal drugs and Human Rights
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take the necessary legislative and other measures to prevent children from being engaged in child labour
- Theme/Issue
- Labour rights
- Rights of the Child
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take steps to put an end to extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, illegal arrests and acts of torture perpetrated by the police corps, and private security or paramilitary groups, and to investigate actions of the police dismantling all groups created in the margin of law
- Theme/Issue
- Civil and Political Rights
- Enforced disappearances
- Extrajudicial executions
- Human rights violations by state agents
- Torture and other CID treatment
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take steps to meet the minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners
- Theme/Issue
- Detention
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take steps to create and maintain in law and in practice a safe and enabling environment for civil society and human rights defenders, including by acknowledging publicly their important and legitimate role in the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, by simplifying the process for forming associations and by applying the good practices set out in Human Rights Council resolution 32/31, and to request and accept technical assistance, including from OHCHR, to fulfil these commitments
- Theme/Issue
- Civil society
- Human rights defenders
- Technical assistance and cooperation
- Treaty Bodies
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take prompt actions to protect children against sex abuse and exploitation
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Child
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take necessary measures to provide adequate protection to journalists and human rights defenders
- Theme/Issue
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take necessary measures to preserve the ancestral lands of indigenous peoples
- Theme/Issue
- Indigenous peoples
- Right to land
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take more effective measures to combat human trafficking, which affects in particular women and children
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Child
- Trafficking
- Women's rights
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take measures in order to fully guarantee the rights of children, in particular with reference to the treatment of juveniles in the judicial system, and to prevent and combat the involvement of children in armed conflicts, their trafficking and their exploitation in the prostitution and pornography industry
- Theme/Issue
- International humanitarian law
- Rights of the Child
- Trafficking
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take immediate steps to stop extrajudicial killings and to conduct an independent and impartial inquiry into all enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings so that the perpetrators of these crimes are brought to justice
- Theme/Issue
- Enforced disappearances
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take immediate steps to permit abortion in cases where a woman's or a girl's life or physical or mental health is in danger, where the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest and in cases of fetal impairment, with a view to decriminalizing abortion in the near future
- Theme/Issue
- Right to health
- Women's rights
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take further steps to eradicate impunity for killings
- Theme/Issue
- Impunity
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take further steps to eliminate abuses of the rights of the child
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Child
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take due measures to prevent extrajudicial killings in the country and grant access to the Special Rapporteurs on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions and on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health for impartial and credible investigations
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- Right to health
- Special procedures
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take concrete measures to stop extrajudicial killings and invite the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions to visit the country without conditions
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- Special procedures
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take all necessary steps to ensure prompt, impartial and transparent investigations into alleged unlawful killings and other abuses during anti-drug operations
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take all necessary measures to provide adequate protection to journalists and human rights defenders, in particular regarding enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings
- Theme/Issue
- Enforced disappearances
- Extrajudicial executions
- Human rights defenders
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take all necessary measures to protect the life of human rights defenders, journalists and other threatened persons
- Theme/Issue
- Extrajudicial executions
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take all necessary measures to promote the enjoyment of freedom of expression, religion and civil liberties
- Theme/Issue
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of religion and belief
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take all necessary measures to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment in detention facilities, including through the provision of legal safeguards for detainees and ensure effective investigations into allegations of torture, as well as the prosecution and sentencing of perpetrators
- Theme/Issue
- Detention
- Torture and other CID treatment
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take all necessary measures to prevent extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances and carry out impartial investigations to hold perpetrators accountable
- Theme/Issue
- Enforced disappearances
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take action to reduce overcrowding in detention facilities and provide separate detention facilities for child offenders
- Theme/Issue
- Detention
- Rights of the Child
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Take action to eradicate violence and discrimination against women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, primarily in educational institutions
- Theme/Issue
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Women's rights
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Symposium on PWD Rights
Programs/Projects/Activities
Symposium on HR and PWD Rights
Programs/Projects/Activities
Sustain and promote the family, based on marriage between a man and a woman, as the natural and fundamental unit of society
- Theme/Issue
- Other
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Support to Travelling Expenses of PDAO/PWD Leader and Focal Person to attend Nationa/Regional Convention/Trainings
Programs/Projects/Activities
Support to internally displaced persons
Programs/Projects/Activities
Supplementary information on the Philippines, scheduled for review by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women during its Pre-Sessional Working Group
Submissions & Statements
Supplementary information on the Philippines, scheduled for review by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women during its 64th session
Submissions & Statements
Supplementary information on the Philippines on the implementation of para. 40 of the Concluding Observations issued by the Committee during its 64th session
Submissions & Statements
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
SUMMARY RECORD OF THE 179th MEETING (CEDAW _19910129)
Submissions & Statements
Summary of Climate Modeling
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Fact finding missions
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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”)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Submission from party members to the Climate Vulnerable Forum on the 2013-2015 Review
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Internal document: Memorandum
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Student Training and Support
Programs/Projects/Activities
STRENGTHENING THE ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
- Date Filed
- May 25, 2015
Bills
Strengthening of PWDs of Tandag City Federation Chapter Organization
Programs/Projects/Activities
Strengthen the witness protection programme
- Theme/Issue
- Justice
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the protection of children's rights, including by maintaining a minimum age of 15 years for criminal liability and raising the age of sexual consent to 16 years
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Child
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the legal context, the institutions and the resources of the judicial system to guarantee an independent judiciary
- Theme/Issue
- Justice
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the independence of the judiciary and the capacity of the judicial system
- Theme/Issue
- Justice
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the implementation of the measures set out in the five-year plan of action for elderly people
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Elderly
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the fight against human trafficking in all forms, including by strengthening inter-agency coordination to combat cybersex in the community and by securing cooperation from the private sector to prevent and respond to child online abuse
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Child
- Trafficking
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the domestic legal framework on job protection
- Theme/Issue
- Labour rights
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen the campaign against illegal drugs
- Theme/Issue
- Anti-Illegal drugs and Human Rights
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen preventive cross-border anti-trafficking strategies and their implementation
- Theme/Issue
- Trafficking
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen measures aimed at protecting children against violence and all kinds of sexual exploitation
- Theme/Issue
- Rights of the Child
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen labour and economic policies in favour of persons with disabilities
- Theme/Issue
- Disability rights
- Labour rights
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen investigative and prosecutorial bodies to ensure thorough investigations into all killings, as well as the appropriate prosecution of perpetrators
- Theme/Issue
- Justice
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen international cooperation to combat illegal drugs and human trafficking
- Theme/Issue
- Anti-Illegal drugs and Human Rights
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen efforts to stop extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the country
- Theme/Issue
- Enforced disappearances
- Extrajudicial executions
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen efforts in the field of equitable justice through the Philippine development plan
- Theme/Issue
- Right to development
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen criminal justice reform efforts in order to ensure a speedy and fair trial for all accused
- Theme/Issue
- Justice
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Strengthen cooperation with national and international human rights institutions in order to implement the national human rights action plan
- Theme/Issue
- National Human Rights Institution
- Technical assistance and cooperation
- State response
- Supported
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Stories of Children's Resilience Inspired by R.A. 10821 by the German Humanitarian Assistance and Save the Children
- Media
Video
Stop the implementation of counter-insurgency programmes that target human rights defenders and civilians
- Theme/Issue
- Human rights defenders
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Statement of Sharon Y. Eubanks
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Rosalinda de Guzman
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Resource Person, Naderev Madla Saño
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Professor Paul Ekins Obe
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Neil Aldrin Mallari
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Ms. Marielle Trixie J. Bacason
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Ms. Cristina C. Cocadiz
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Ms. Candice Abrahan Sering
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Monica Tan
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Loretta Ann P. Rosales
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Honeylyn Gonzales
- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Glenn Hodes
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Geoffrey Supran
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Dr. Jonathan Moses C. Jadloc
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement of Amalia Bahian (with English Translation)
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Statement for the Commission on Human Rights Inquiry Hearing
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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State Party's Substantive Comments on the Cedaw Concluding Observations in the Philippines' combined 7th and 8th Periodic Reports
- Observatory
- Gender-Based Violence
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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
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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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Speed up the process for adopting the non-discrimination law
- Theme/Issue
- Equality and non-discrimination
- State response
- Noted
Universal Periodic Review 3rd Cycle Recommendations
Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants After one and half year: The impact of COVID-19 on the human rights of migrants
Submissions & Statements
Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act (R.A. No. 11188)
Treaties & Laws
Special Guidelines On The Provision Of Social Amelioration Measures By The Department Of Social Welfare And Development To The Most Affected Residents Of The Areas Under Community Quarantine And Continuation Of The Implementation Of The Social Pension For Indigent Senior Citizens And The Supplementary Feeding Programs (Memorandum Circular No. 04 Series of 2020)
- Administrative Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 04 Series of 2020
- Date of Issuance
- Mar 30, 2020
Government Issuances
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
SOCIAL REALITIES AFFECTING RURAL WOMEN IN THE PHILIPPINES:Issues on Business and Human Rights, Reproductive and Care Work and Disaster and Crisis Situations
- Organization
- Commission on Human Rights, Philippines
Situation Reports
SOCIAL REALITIES AFFECTING RURAL WOMEN IN THE PHILIPPINES: Issues on Business and Human Rights, Reproductive and Care Work and Disaster and Crisis Situations
- Organization
- Commission on Human Rights, Philippines
Situation Reports
Social and Self-enhancement Program
Programs/Projects/Activities
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
Treaties & Laws
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Situation Report on Monitoring of Economic Social and Cultural Rights of Women with Disabilities CHR V No POL 2018 009
CHR Issuances
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Simulation of the SDG indicator 16.1.2 data life cycle
- Observatory
- SDG 16 Monitoring
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Shadow Report on the impact of natural resources exploitation, specifically large-scale mining, on human rights especially those of the indigenous women
Submissions & Statements
Seoul Statement; International Conference on Human Rights of Migrants and Multicultural Society
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
Seoul Guidelines on the Cooperation of NHRIs for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of Migrants in Asia
- Scope of law
- International
Treaties & Laws
Self-Employment through Capital Assistance Program (SECAP): Provision of Capital Assistance
Programs/Projects/Activities
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
Jurisprudence
Satellite Rehab Center (Tiwi)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Tigaon)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Tabaco)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Sagňay)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Pili)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Ocampo)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Malinao)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Ligao)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Libon)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Legazpi)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Guinobatan)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center (Baao)
Programs/Projects/Activities
Satellite Rehab Center
Programs/Projects/Activities
Sarah Mae Ocampo
- Location/Region
- Region I - Ilocos
- Last known location of Victim
- 16° 37′ 60″ N, 120° 20′ 60″ E
- Case Details
- A community health worker who was vocal about issues concerning access to healthcare in remote areas and critical of local governance. She was last seen on her way to a consultation meeting in a neighboring town in La Union. Her motorcycle was later recovered near a remote checkpoint manned by uniformed personnel, who denied having seen her.
- Date of Report
- January 14, 2025
- Victim sector
- Development Worker
Enforced Disappearance Cases
Samson R. Pacasum, Sr. v. Atty. Marietta D. Zamoranos
- Date of decision
- Mar 21, 2017
- Affected Sector
- Women
Jurisprudence
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
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
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
- Affected Sector
- Migrant Worker / Former Migrant Worker
Jurisprudence
Salaysay ni Rica Cahilig
- Observatory
- Climate Change
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- Public document: Press Statement
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Salaysay ni Lerissa Libao
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Salaysay ni Gng Delia A Tulagan
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Salaysay ni Gg. Pablo R. Rosales
- Observatory
- Climate Change
- Document Type
- Public document: Press Statement
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Salaysay ni Gg. Jonathan B. delos Reyes
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- Climate Change
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