Skuld P&I Club participated in the DR Familiarization Program last 20-24 November 2023. Joining the program were Dimitris Fiotakis (Piraeus Office), Lynne Crossey (London Office) and Eric Zhao (HongKong Office).  The program consisted of in-house seminars conducted by DR Partners, visits to the labor tribunals, seafarer’s union, PEME and post-employment medical clinics as well as manning agents.  

DelRosario launched its first solar-powered learning center in Dinagat Islands last August 24 2023. Dinagat Islands is a province in northeastern Mindanao south of The Philippines. During the ceremony, DelRosario turned over the DelRosario learning center and the same was received by Rizal Central Elementary School Head, Ms. Analyn Roma. On the same occasion, a total of 300 schoolbags were distributed by DelRosario to Grades 1-6 students-beneficiaries from six island barangays identified to be among the poorest of the poor. This was done in cooperation with OSM AD Foundation who we give our utmost thanks.

DelRosario’s Charles Dela Cruz, David Valencia and Jay Arthur Del Rosario visited P&I Clubs in Singapore. Thank you to UK Club, Swedish Club, Shipowners Club, Tokio Marine, NorthStandard, Gard, West of England, Skuld, Britannia, Steamship and Japan P&I for having us.
 
DelRosario’s Joseph Rebano, Catherine Mangahas and Veronica Del Rosario visited Clubs and Members in Japan. Thank you to Mitsui Sumitomo, Steamship, Tokio Marine, Skuld, Britannia, Gard, NorthStandard, UK P&I and Japan P&I with their Members, Misuga Kaiun, Reitaku Kaiun and Doun Kisen for having us.

DelRosarioLaw Partner Ma. Gina B. Guinto was Guest Speaker last 9 June 2023 during a virtual online seminar organized by the Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein/ ASD Academy for Maritime Labour Law in Germany. She spoke about the POEA Seafarers employment agreements as well as industry updates. Also in attendance was DelRosarioLaw Partner Joseph Rebano. The seminar was attended by members from the German shipowners’ association.
 
DelRosarioLaw Partner Ma. Gina B. Guinto swore in as Board of Trustee and Corporate Secretary of the Maritime Law Associate of the Philippines (MARLAW) 2023-2024 last February 22, 2023 before inducting officer, Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo. Also sworn in as officers are DelRosarioLaw Partner Aldrich C. del Rosario, VP for Sports and Recreation and DelRosarioLaw Managing Associate David O. Valencia, VP for Social Medial and Publications.  Justice Gesmundo addressed the inductees underscoring the crucial role of maritime lawyers. For the maritime industry, Justice Gesmundo spoke about the attention given to the law against ambulance-chasing as well as on-going deliberations on third doctor examination.
 
DelRosario Law Partners Joseph Rebano and Ma. Gina Guinto were guest speakers at the Nord Hamburg-Seacrest Crew Conference last 7 March 2023 at the Diamond Makati Residences.  Joseph discussed the recent industry developments and government/legislation efforts in advancing vessels interest while Gina spoke about the Ambulance-chasing law of the Philippines. 
 
 
Del Rosario & Del Rosario named as 2022 Best Boutique Law Firm by the Asian Business Law Journal
  
We are proud to announce that Del Rosario & Del Rosario was awarded the Best Boutique Law Firm for 2022 by the Asia Business Law Journal.  Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, DRLaw remained resilient in 2022 as it has assisted clients in over 1,000 crew claims with potential exposure of up to several hundred thousand dollars per claim.  Some claims were cross-border jurisdictional issues, which required the firm to issue opinions and affidavits supporting Philippine exclusive jurisdiction. The law firm is also actively involved in drafting the so-called magna carta for seafarers, including revisions to the POEA Contract, which provides minimum
employment terms for Filipino seafarers.
 
Citing a prominent client: "DelRosario & DelRosario is very much approachable and close to the ground to understand client's needs.  They focus on providing practical and simple solutions for clients to navigate through complex legal or legislative requirements."

While we congratulate the men and women of DelRosario Law, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation and thanks to our clients, friends and colleagues in the industry for their unwavering support and trust given to the firm.  This will only further strengthen our resolve to strengthen our vision to exceed clients' expectations.

Doctors' Summit

DelRosarioLaw and DelRosario Pandiphil conducted an interactive seminar with the various major post-employment medical clinics last 14 March 2023. DelRosarioLaw Partner Florencio Aquino conducted the presentation to guide and assist the doctors in providing their medical assessment aligned with the POEA Contract, Labor Code and jurisprudence.  This was followed by a collaborative discussion among the attendees which would be useful in the doctors' handling of medical cases.  As jurisprudence continues to change, the Firm will continue to conduct periodic discussions with the doctors. Thank you to all the participants and see you again in the next forum.