We are well aware of the principle that, consistent with the purposes underlying the formulation of the POEA-SEC, its provisions must be applied fairly, reasonably and liberally in favor of the seafarers, for it is only then that its beneficent provisions can be fully carried into effect.[46] This exhortation cannot, however, be taken to sanction the award of disability benefits and sickness allowance based on flimsy evidence and/or even in the face of an unjustified non-compliance with the mandatory reporting requirement under the POEA-SEC. When the language of the contract is explicit and leaves no doubt as to the intention of its drafters, the rule is settled that courts may not read into it any other intention that would contradict its plain import.[47] While we sympathize with Esguerra's plight, we are, therefore, constrained to deny his claims for disability benefits and sickness allowance absent proof of compliance with the requirements set forth in Section 20 (B), paragraph (3) of the POEA-SEC. WHEREFORE, premises considered, the petition is GRANTED and the assailed Decision dated 29 August 2008 is, accordingly, REVERSED and SET ASIDE. In lieu thereof, another is entered REINSTATING the 30 June 2004 Resolution issued by the NLRC and 29 January 2004 Decision rendered by Labor Arbiter Florentino R. Darlucio. SO ORDERED. Carpio, (Chairperson), Brion, Bersamin,* and Sereno, JJ., concur. * Associate Justice Lucas P. Bersamin is designated as Additional Member per Special Order No. 1053 dated 29 July 2011 [1] Rollo, pp. 32-42, CA's 29 August 2008 Decision. [2] Id. at 41. [3] PEME Results from the San Marcelino Medical Clinic, id. at 63-66. [4] Contract of Employment, id. at 66. [5] Esguerra's Position Paper as quoted in the Labor Arbiter's 29 January 2004 Decision in NLRC-OFW Case No. (M) 03-07-1784-00, id. at 45. [6] Sometimes referred to as Dr. Talmur, id. at 47. [7] Jebel Ali Medical Centre Test Results, id. at 81-84. [8] Esguerra's 6 July 2003 letter as quoted in the CA's 29 August 2008 Decision in CA-G.R. No. 90298, id. at 36-37. [9] PGH Request Form and Prescriptions, id. at 85-87. [10] Esguerra's 16 July 2003 complaint, id. at 96. [11] Dr. Vicaldo's Medical Certificate and Prescriptions, id. at 88-91. [12] Dr. Saguin's Medical Certification and Prescriptions, id. at 92-95. [13] Esguerra's Position Paper as quoted in the Labor Arbiter's 29 January 2004 Decision in NLRC-OFW Case No. (M) 03-07-1784-00, id. at 45-50. [14] CSMSI's Position Paper, id. at 51-52. [15] Labor Arbiter's 29 January 2004 Decision in NLRC-OFW Case No. (M) 03-07-1784-00, id. at 44-56. [16] NLRC's 30 June 2004 Resolution in NLRC NCR CA No. 039292-04, id. at 56a-62.