6/5/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly [34] CA rollo, pp. 168-169. [35] Section 20(B)(3) of the POEA-SEC reads: xxxx 3. Upon sign-off from the vessel for medical treatment, the seafarer is entitled to sickness allowance equivalent to his basic wage until he is declared fit to work or the degree of permanent disability has been assessed by the company-designated physician but in no case shall this period exceed one hundred twenty (120) days. For this purpose, the seafarer shall submit himself to a post-employment medical examination by a company designated physician within three working days upon his return except when he is physically incapacitated to do so. In which case, a written notice to the agency within the same period is deemed as compliance. Failure of the seafarer to comply with the mandatory reporting requirement shall result in his forfeiture of the right to claim the above benefits. If a doctor appointed by the seafarer disagrees with the assessment, a third doctor may be agreed jointly between the Employer and the seafarer. The third doctor’s decision shall be final and binding. (Emphasis supplied) [36] 521 Phil. 330 (2006). [37] Id. at 346-347. [38] 588 Phil. 895 (2008). [39] Id. at 912. [40] G.R. No. 198501, 30 January 2013, 689 SCRA 795. [41] Id. at 809-810. [42] CA rollo. p. 180. [43] Libang v. Indochina Ship Management, Inc., G.R. No. 189863, 17 September 2014. [44] G.R. No. 193679, 18 July 2012, 677 SCRA 296. [45] Id. at 314-315. elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/59949 17/19