Philippine Supreme Court: Corporate Officers Liable With Manning Agency for Seafarer's Disability Benefits
March 03, 2026
March 03, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, March 3 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Corporate Officers Liable with Manning Agency for Seafarer's Disability Benefits
The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated that corporate directors and officers are liable, together with the manning agency, for the payment of disability benefits to seafarers.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, the SC's . . .
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SC: Corporate Officers Liable with Manning Agency for Seafarer's Disability Benefits
The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated that corporate directors and officers are liable, together with the manning agency, for the payment of disability benefits to seafarers.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, the SC's . . .