- Petitioner
- Dohle Seafront Crewing (Manila)
- Respondent
- Baguilat
- Citation
- G.R. No. 253843
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Division
- First Division
- Decided
- December 9, 2020
Summary
This labor case involved seafarer Rodrigo Garay Enero's claim for total and permanent disability benefits against maritime employer Dohle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc. and its foreign principal. The case traversed from the NLRC to the Court of Appeals, which granted the disability benefits. The Supreme Court denied the employer's petition for review, finding no reversible error in the appellate court's decision. Additionally, the Supreme Court awarded attorney's fees equivalent to 10% of the monetary award, citing Article 2208 of the Civil Code and recognizing that employees forced to litigate to protect their rights are entitled to such fees. The case demonstrates the protection afforded to seafarers under Philippine labor laws and the additional remedy of attorney's fees for successful claimants in employment disputes.