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About DelRosario Pandiphil
Pandiphil was established in May 1977 primarily to serve the requirements of the P & I Clubs in the handling of Filipino Crew Claims. After gaining expertise in this field, Pandiphil began handling cargo and other maritime incidents. Pandiphil claims handlers, when needed, tapped the expertise of Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law Offices, the largest maritime law firm in the Philippines.
Pandiphil has now evolved into Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc. and now handles commercial work for the Clubs. It has recently established a Cebu office. Pandiphil now handles all type of shipping work including surveys and claims handling of all kinds of maritime incidents at reasonable levels of costs.
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Compliance on Reportorial Requirements under MCoFS
The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) imposes obligations on shipowners and manning agencies to ensure transparency and protect seafarers’ rights. One key obligation is the reportorial requirement, which mandates timely reporting of incidents affecting seafarers.
Supreme Court Awards Full Disability Benefits despite Third Doctor Partial Disability Assessment
Seafarer was employed as Bosun and injured his back while performing work. He was seen in a shore clinic but later repatriated for continued medical treatment. After the required examination and treatment, the company-designated physician (CDP) assessed the seafarer with a partial disability of Grade 12. Unsatisfied, the seafarer sought medical consult with his own doctor who declared him permanently unfit for sea duty.
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Christmas Message from DelRosario
This season is all about hope and kindness, so we’d like to offer a special prayer for our Filipino seafarers around the world whose work contribute significantly to the economic well-being of the Philippines. May they stay safe on every voyage, find strength in every challenge, and feel the love of family even from afar. We pray for calm seas and their joyful return home soon. If you happen to see a Filipino seafarer this season, please greet them with a warm “Maligayang Pasko!” From all of us at Del Rosario and Del Rosario Law Offices and Del Rosario Pandiphil, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and all the abundance of the coming New Year!
Del Rosario & Del Rosario Wins 2025 Boutique Firm of the Year Award from Asian Legal Business
We are honored to share that Del Rosario & Del Rosario has been awarded Boutique Firm of the Year at the 2025 Asian Legal Business (ALB) Philippine Law Awards personally accepted by our Managing Partner, Arturo Del Rosario, Jr. and Partner, Joseph Rebano during the ceremonies held on 8 October 2025 at Shangri-La The Fort, BGC.