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2007-08-17 |
NACHURA, J. |
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| In OSM Shipping Philippines, Inc. v. Dela Cruz,[22] this Court, in granting similar claims, held:Labor contracts are impressed with public interest and the provisions of the POEA Standard Employment Contract must be construed fairly, reasonably and liberally in favor of Filipino seamen in the pursuit of their employment on board ocean-going vessels. Despite his misrepresentation, Arbit underwent and passed the required pre-medical examination, was declared fit to work, and was suffered to work by petitioner. Upon repatriation, he complied with the required post-employment medical examination. | |||||