TOPIC: Rights of OFWs in the Philippines - Part 10 of 10
SC Rules Recruitment Agency Liable Despite Not Signing Renewed OFW Contract
Part 1 of 10
Good evening. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a local recruitment agency remains jointly liable for the illegal dismissal of an OFW—even if it did not sign her renewed contract abroad.
Melody Bumanglag was terminated mid-contract by her employer in Ghana. The agency, Questcore, claimed it had no involvement in her later contracts. But the Court said: under RA 8042, liability continues regardless of contract modifications.
This ruling strengthens OFW protection and warns agencies: responsibility doesn’t end after deployment.
G.R. No. 253020, Questcore, Inc. vs. Bumanglag, promulgated December 7, 2022.
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SC Strikes Down Salary Cap for Illegally Dismissed OFWs
Part 2 of 10
Magandang araw. The Supreme Court has ruled that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) illegally dismissed from work are entitled to full salaries for the unexpired portion of their contracts—not just three months’ pay.
This landmark case involved Joy Cabiles, who was sent home just 18 days into a one-year job in Taiwan. The Court declared unconstitutional the clause limiting her claim to three months, citing equal protection and due process violations.
This ruling strengthens labor rights for millions of OFWs.
G.R. No. 170139, Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc. v. Cabiles, August 5, 2014
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“Manager held liable for OFW’s disability: Supreme Court rules on accountability”
Part 3 of 10
Imagine being just a company manager—then suddenly being held personally liable for over $60,000 in disability benefits. That’s what happened in the case of Loadstar International Shipping, Inc. vs. Cawaling.
The Supreme Court ruled that managers acting with company authority can be held solidarily liable under the Migrant Workers Act, even if they aren’t corporate directors. The Court emphasized voluntary appearance equals jurisdiction—meaning, if you submit pleadings, you accept the court's authority.
This sets a major precedent for employers, recruitment agencies, and OFWs alike.
G.R. No. 242725, June 16, 2021 – Loadstar Int’l Shipping, Inc. v. Cawaling
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Supreme Court Strikes Down OFW Salary Cap as Unconstitutional
Part 4 of 10
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that overseas Filipino workers—or OFWs—illegally dismissed from their jobs are entitled to their full salary for the entire unexpired portion of their contract.
This ruling came from the case Aldovino vs. Gold and Green Manpower, where seven OFWs in Taiwan were dismissed without cause and offered limited compensation.
The Court declared that the “3-month salary cap” under R.A. 10022 is unconstitutional for violating due process and equal protection.
This is a huge win for OFWs, reinforcing stronger protection for their rights abroad.
Para sa G.R. No. 200811, Aldovino v. Gold and Green Manpower, January 18, 2021.
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Supreme Court Rules Philippine Labor Laws Apply in OFW Dismissal Case
Part 5 of 10
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court declared that Philippine labor laws—not foreign ones—must apply to contracts of overseas Filipino workers signed and processed locally.
The case involved Dr. Alberto Arriola, dismissed by a Canadian firm in Madagascar without just cause. The employer invoked Canadian law, but the Court said this violated Arriola’s constitutional rights to due process and security of tenure.
This decision strengthens legal protection for millions of OFWs worldwide.
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G.R. No. 205703 | IPAMS vs. Arriola | March 7, 2016
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SC Rules in Favor of Abused OFW in Landmark Constructive Dismissal Case
Part 6 of 10
The Supreme Court has ruled that a Filipina domestic worker in Saudi Arabia was constructively dismissed—or forced to quit—after suffering sexual harassment and inhumane treatment abroad.
Despite signing a letter waiving claims, the Court said her resignation wasn't voluntary and held the recruitment agency Ascent Skills and its officers jointly liable for her unpaid wages and damages.
This decision reinforces stronger protections for overseas Filipino workers facing abuse.
G.R. No. 249843 – Ascent Skills vs. Manuel – Promulgated October 6, 2021
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Supreme Court Upholds OFW Protection in Landmark Illegal Dismissal Case
Part 7 of 10
A significant win for overseas Filipino workers. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Emmanuel Nato, an OFW who was sent home while suffering from kidney failure—without notice, compensation, or medical help.
The Court declared his dismissal illegal, stressing that termination due to illness requires medical certification by a public authority and due process. His employer and recruitment agency were ordered to pay over ₱1 million in damages and back wages.
This decision strengthens OFW rights and warns agencies to uphold their legal and moral duties.
G.R. No. 230211, Jerzon Manpower v. Nato, October 6, 2021
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Salary Cap for Illegally Dismissed OFWs
Part 8 of 10
Imagine working abroad, only to be sent home early—and told you can only claim three months' pay. In Serrano v. Gallant Maritime, the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a clause in the Migrant Workers Act that capped compensation for illegally dismissed OFWs. The Court said it violates equal protection and due process. This ruling empowers OFWs to claim their full unexpired contract salary.
This decision could raise accountability for recruitment agencies and foreign employers.
G.R. No. 167614 | Antonio M. Serrano v. Gallant Maritime Services | March 24, 2009
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Supreme Court Upholds SSS Coverage Mandate for Seafarers
Part 9 of 10
In a major ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 9-B of the Social Security Act of 2018, which requires manning agencies to be jointly liable with foreign shipowners for the SSS contributions of sea-based OFWs.
The Court said this setup does not violate due process or equal protection, given the unique work conditions and contracts of seafarers.
This decision ensures stronger social protection for Filipino seafarers—but raises costs for manning agencies.
G.R. No. 247471 | Joint Ship Manning Group v. SSS | July 7, 2020
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Supreme Court Rules: OFW’s Death Abroad Was Not Suicide—Recruiters Liable
Part 10 of 10
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that a Filipina nurse who died in Saudi Arabia did not commit suicide, as claimed by her recruiters. Instead, the Court found signs of violent assault and held the recruitment agencies—Becmen and White Falcon—jointly and solidarily liable for ₱5 million in damages.
The Court stressed that recruiters must protect OFWs and act with good faith under R.A. 8042.
This ruling is a wake-up call for agencies to safeguard our kababayans abroad.
G.R. Nos. 182978-79 & 184298-99, Becmen v. Cuaresma, April 7, 2009
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