already afflicted with HIV when he applied for the position of first engineer. Moreover, the petitioners failed to show a reasonable connection between Eduardo’s work and his sickness, or that the working conditions increased the risk of contracting the disease.   The petitioners moved for the reconsideration of this decision, but the CA denied their motion in its resolution of April 29, 2008.17[17]   THE PETITION FOR REVIEW ON CERTIORARI   The petitioners allege that the CA erred in denying the award of death compensation benefits.   The petitioners argue that Eduardo had no pre-existing illness because he underwent a PEME and was declared fit to work. In addition, the petitioners claim that a reasonable connection existed between Eduardo’s work and the illnesses that caused his death. In fact, pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis are listed as compensable illnesses. Even if it were otherwise, the petitioners contend it was not necessary to prove the work-relatedness of Eduardo’s illnesses. Unlike the 2000 Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) Standard Employment Contract (SEC), the 1996 POEA-SEC, which governs Eduardo’s employment contract with 17[17] Supra note 3.