5/28/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly It is well to note that in resolving disputes on disability benefits, the fundamental consideration has been that the POEA-SEC was designed primarily for the protection and benefit of Filipino seamen in the pursuit of their employment onboard ocean-going vessels. As such, its provisions must be construed and applied fairly, reasonably and liberally in their favor because only then can its beneficent provisions be fully carried into effect.[54] WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises, the petition is hereby DENIED. The Decision dated November 26, 2010 and Resolution dated February 9, 2011 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 114882 are AFFIRMED. SO ORDERED. Sereno, C.J., (Chairperson), Leonardo-De Castro, Bersamin, Villarama, Jr., and Reyes, JJ., concur. [1] Penned by Associate Justice Remedios A. Salazar-Fernando, with Associate Justices Celia C. Librea-Leagogo and Michael P. Elbinias, concurring; rollo, pp. 32-42. [2] Id. at 44-45. [3] Id. at 60. [4] Id. at 33. [5] Id. at 61. [6] Id. at 63-65. [7] Id. at 65. [8] Id. at 67-72. [9] Id. at 66. [10] Id. at 74. [11] Id. at 75. [12] Id. at 76. [13] Id. at 77. elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/57140 8/11