THE word “seafarer” has replaced the word “seaman” in the male-dominated maritime industry, often considered as politically-correct word due to...

THE portrayal of “comfort women” as willingly-paid sex workers is a misleading attempt to rewrite history and silence the victims...

COURTS are not bound by the medical findings of the company doctors in the determination of compensation cases filed by...

MERE refusal to cohabit with one’s spouse will not be automatically considered as a psychological disorder in annulment cases. Like...

  MALE seafarers can be the subject of sexual harassment while working on board the vessel entitling them to moral...

By Atty. Dennis Gorecho EMPLOYERS must have effective  mechanisms and guidelines to promptly address sexual  harassment and violence incidents  committed...