Work-relatedness Issues   The petitioners argue that work-relatedness of the illnesses that caused Eduardo’s death is not a material issue under the 1996 POEA-SEC, as it only requires that death occur during the term of the contract.25[25] We agree with this position, but given that Eduardo died two years after the termination of his employment contract, we see no point in belaboring this issue.   Alternatively, the petitioners argue that Eduardo’s death should be compensable because his work triggered the illnesses or worsened them.26[26]   Eduardo’s death which occurred two years after his repatriation is covered by a death certificate that listed pneumonia as the immediate cause; Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis Meningitis, Disseminated Candidiasis, Anemia Secondary to Chronic Disease, Wasting Syndrome, Scabies and Seborrheic Dermatitis as antecedent causes; and AIDS as underlying cause. Properly understood, these findings are significant as they point us to a definite conclusion on the issue of work-relatedness or work-aggravation.   Pneumonia, the immediate cause of Eduardo’s death, is listed under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Labor Code (ECC Rules) as an occupational disease. But for a disability or death from this cause to be compensable, all the following conditions must be satisfied:   (1)   The [seafarer’s] work must involve the risks described herein;   (2)   The disease was contracted as a result of the [seafarer’s] exposure to the described risks;   25[25] Id. at 8. 26[26] Id. at 9-11.

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