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Seafarers' Rights: Implied Contract Extension and Disability Benefits

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on implied contract extension for seafarers and entitlement to permanent total disability benefits under POEA-SEC.

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Beyond the Document: When the Best Evidence Rule Doesn't Apply in Philippine Law

The Best Evidence Rule only applies when a document's terms are in issue—not its existence. Learn from a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.

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Work-Related Heart Disease: Proving Your Employee Compensation Claim in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on work-related heart disease claims under PD 626, and what evidence employees need to prove compensability.