4/9/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly [45] The certificate signed by Dr. Lim petiinently stated that "[Medel] was seen by om· neurologist and neurosurgeon. His wound is healed. His perimetry result was given to our neurologist and he opines that patient is now fit to work."[46] The same certificate declared that "[Medel] was pronounced fit to resume sea duties as of February 11, 2000."[47] To our mind, the medical certificate of Dr. Lim dated February 15, 2000 is the definitive declaration on the physical condition of Medel. Unfmiunately for petitioners, however, this declaration was issued beyond the 240-day period as mandated in Vergara. Consequently, we find no reason to overturn the Court of Appeals' conclusion regarding Medel's right to disability benefits, albeit on different legal grounds. WHEREFORE, the instant Petition for Review on Certiorari is DENIED. Petitioners Fair Shipping Corporation and Kohyu Marine Co., Ltd. are held jointly and severally liable to pay Joselito T. Medel permanent total disability benefits of US$60,000.00, to be paid in Philippine Peso at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of actual payment. Costs against petitioners. SO ORDERED. Sereno, C.J, (Chairperson), Leonardo-De Castro, Bersamin, Villarama, Jr., and Reyes, JJ., concur. [1] Rollo, pp. 9-36. [2] Id. at 38-61; penned by Associate Justice Lucenito N. Tagle with Associate Justices Roberto A. Barrios and Mario L. Guariña III, concurring. [3] Id. at 63-65; penned by Associate Justice Lucenito N. Tagle with Associate Justices Remedios Salazar Fernando and Mario L. Guarifia III, concurring. [4] Id. at 184-194; penned by Presiding Commissioner Raul T. Aquino with Commissioners Victoriano R. Calaycay and Angelita A. Gacutan, concurring. [5] Id. at 276-293. [6] Id. at 82. [7] The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Standard Employment Contract (SEC). The said POEA SEC has been revised by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Order No. 4, Series of 2000 (the 2000 POEA SEC). [8] Rollo, p. 185. elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/55119 11/14