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Oct 11, 2022 seafarer death benefits prescription poea-sec work-related death maritime law

Seafarer Death Benefits: Prescription Periods and Proving Work-Related Death

Learn the strict rules on prescription and compensability in seafarer death benefit claims, based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 16, 2021 illegal dismissal voluntary resignation labor law constructive dismissal burden of proof quitclaim

Illegal Dismissal vs. Voluntary Resignation: Proving Your Case in the Philippines

When is a resignation not voluntary? Learn how Philippine courts distinguish illegal dismissal from resignation and who bears the burden of proof.

Feb 17, 2000 foreign land ownership donation inheritance quitclaim deed constitutional restrictions philippine property law

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Donation vs. Inheritance Rules

Philippine law bars foreigners from owning land except by inheritance. Learn why a quitclaim deed to an American son failed as a donation.

Oct 25, 1999 labor law regular employment piece-rate workers illegal dismissal abandonment quitclaims

Piece-Rate Workers Can Be Regular Employees: The Lambo v. NLRC Ruling

How the Supreme Court ruled that piece-rate tailors are regular employees entitled to full labor rights under Philippine law.