Seafarers (RA 12021, Secs. 22, 28–29, 32, 57, and its IRR; 2010 POEA Standard Employment Contract [2026 DMW- SEC, effective after the cut-off, is excluded])

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1. Under RA 12021, where must an overseas seafarer’s pre-employment medical examination be performed?
2. Under RA 12021 section 32, how are the concerned manning agency and principal or shipowner liable for claims arising fr…
3. A specialist chosen by the seafarer issues a disability grading contrary to the company-designated physician’s findings…
4. A seafarer doubts an adverse medical assessment affecting immediate overseas employment. A competent licensed physician…
5. A seafarer undergoing PEME is asked about a known medical history. What obligation does RA 12021 impose while protectin…
6. In 2020, a seafarer covered by the 2010 POEA-SEC dies from a proved work-related onboard accident during the contract. …
7. Under the signed RA 12021 IRR, proceedings involve conflicting disability assessments but no third-doctor grading. The …
8. An overseas seafarer questions an adverse pre-employment medical assessment. Explain the examination and certificate re…
9. A company-designated physician gives a final disability assessment. The seafarer’s chosen specialist issues a contrary …
10. A 2019 employment contract incorporates the 2010 POEA-SEC. The seafarer suffers a proved work-related fatal accident du…
11. Under RA 12021 Section 29, does the medical certificate address both physical and mental fitness for work?
12. For the Section 57 third-doctor process, must the selected specialist’s field be relevant to the seafarer’s injury or i…