Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho is a dedicated Filipino lawyer, legal analyst, and columnist for Mindanao Gold Star Daily, where he pens the column "Pinoy Marino Rights," and "Kwentong Peyups." With extensive experience in maritime law, labor rights, and social advocacy, Atty. Gorecho specializes in defending the rights of seafarers and the marginalized. His legal insights and feature articles have appeared in various national publications, reflecting his commitment to justice and human rights. When not practicing law or writing, he is an avid advocate for Philippine culture and history.
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The 2002-built 133.6-meter-long (438 foot) ship had on board thirty-nine (39) Filipinos, two New Zealanders, and two Australians as crew as well as 5,800 cattle.
A week later, the same group that kidnapped me was reportedly killed in a shootout with policemen. They were identified as former cops or military men. Thus, that prompted me to still keep my silence.
In the case of OSM Maritime Services vs Nelson Go (G.R. No. 238128 February 17 2021), the Supreme Court disregarded the fit to-work assessment issued by the company doctor noting that it does not mirror the true condition of the claimant in terms of his ability to resume seafarer duties.
As part of a bid to widen access to Covid-19 vaccines and address supply constraints, the rationale is that by forcing manufacturers to share their intellectual property for vaccines with other manufacturers they can also start to produce them, thereby increasing supply.
The seafarer’s constant exposure to hazards such as chemicals (like benzene) and the varying temperature, coupled with stressful tasks in his employment may cause a plethora of illnesses.
“Aswang” follows a group of people entangled in the similar fate of being witnesses to the struggles of the extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims and exposing how their lives have changed during the current administration’s campaign against illegal drugs for its first two years.
President Duterte is holding off for six more months the abrogation of the VFA to further study the move “while both sides address his concerns regarding particular aspects of the agreement.”