Updates

DelRosarioLaw proudly announces the appointment of Jerome Pampolina to a government position.

Jerome Pampolina was formerly Managing Associate of the firm and was appointed as Assistant Secretary for Sea Based Services of the newly formed Department of Migrant Workers.

Our warmest congratulations and we are confident that with the extensive experience you’ve had with the firm, you will be able to greatly contribute to the government, the industry and your constituents. We wish you all the best on your new endeavors.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Gina Guinto was a speaker in a virtual conference arranged by Torm Crew and Family Welfare Desk last 27 May 2022. Gina spoke on the Rights and Obligations of Seafarers in Relation to Disability Benefits. Our thanks to Torm for arranging this online meeting.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Gina Guinto was invited to be a panelist last 8 March 2022 at the Anglo-Eastern Worldwide Women’s Day Special Webinar entitled, “Celebrating SHEroes @ AE”, Gina also spoke on Breaking the Bias - within the workplace and family emphasizing the very important role of women not only in the shipping industry but also to society.
DelRosarioLaw Partners enriched their relationship with London P&I Club through a Zoom virtual meeting with the Club’s claims team from various offices held on 25 November 2021. The main agenda was the presentation given by our Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Joseph Rebano entitled: “Pandemic induced changes: Crewing landscape.” An interactive session on related topics then ensued. We would like to thank Reine Gomis for arranging the virtual meeting and we look forward to more mutually beneficial meetings – online or in-person – in the future.
GINA GUINTO named PARTNER of DEL ROSARIO LAW

DelRosarioLaw is happy to announce the promotion of MA. GINA GUINTO as a PARTNER of the firm.

With over 15 years of experience in the firm, Gina has handled a number of high profile maritime casualties, multi-jurisdictional maritime labor employment issues and has specialized in maritime labor practice in the NCMB, NLRC and the POEA. She also handles board of marine inquiries, illegal dismissal cases, cargo and corporate accounts.

Gina is a Business Management graduate from the University of the Philippines Cebu (Cum Laude) and a Juris Doctor/law graduate from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law (with Second Honors).

OTHER PROMOTIONS / NEW LAWYER

The Firm also announces the promotion of Meighan E. Sembrano as Senior Associate. Meighan joined DelRosarioLaw in 2017. She holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Ateneo de Davao University and obtained her law degree from San Beda Alabang in 2016. She has successfully passed the P&I Qualification Module 1: The Shipping Business in 2021. Her expertise include handling labor dispute issues such as crew claims and illegal dismissal cases. She has likewise assisted in wet-shipping matters.

DelRosarioLaw also welcomes the addition of Jesselle Bigalbal-Quijano as Junior Associate of the Firm. Jesselle is a 2006 HRIM - Culinary graduate of De La Salle College of St. Benilde, and a 2019 Juris Doctor graduate of DLSU College of Law. She was admitted to the Bar in April 2020.

DELROSARIO PANDIPHIL proudly announces the promotion of the following handlers as Claims Executives:

Carrie S. Hernandez, with a degree in Office Administration joined Pandiphil in 2009. Carrie has handled various crew claims such as assisting settlements of personal effects for international and local collisions, monitoring of seafarer’s condition and reviewing of related expenses. She has also assisted in various seafarer’s repatriation as well as settlements in the National Labor Relations Commission and National Conciliation and Mediation Board.

Janice M. Garcia, joined Pandiphil in 2012 with a degree in Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science. She has since been handling crew claims and post–medical repatriation. She is proficient in dealing with various local manning agencies by ensuring to provide quality service with integrity and efficiency.

Our congratulations to Gina, Meighan, Carrie and Janice and our warmest welcome to Jesselle.
DelRosarioLaw Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Denise Cabanos together with Managing Associate Julius Yano acted as resource speakers at the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Lawyers’ Convention held virtually on 29 October 2021.

Charles shared his insights and experience as Past President of the Maritime Law Association (MARLAW) in delivering the presentation, “Manifesting MARLAW’s Mandate”. Denise joined the open forum as MARLAW’s Immediate Past Chairman covering the more recent undertakings of said organization. Julius for his part, spoke on “Philippine maritime laws and MARINA rules and regulations: from the perspective of a private practitioner.” He is regularly invited to various MARINA fora and is currently MARLAW Public Relations Officer.

DelRosarioLaw Partner Florencio Aquino was recently invited to be a guest speaker by the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Graduate School last 16 October 2021. Florencio’s topic was on Filipino Seafarer’s Claims in the Philippines and he also discussed the Seafarer’s Protection Act. Many thanks to PMMA GS for the invitation and being part of your ongoing seminars.
DelRosarioLaw Senior Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz was invited again to be a resource speaker in the recently concluded Pre-Accreditation Training Program for Voluntary Arbitrators conducted by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) in coordination with the Tripartite Voluntary Arbitration Advisory Council (TVAAC) held on August 9 to 13, 2021. Charles has been consistently tapped to share his expertise in similar NCMB training sessions such as retooling of Maritime Voluntary Arbitrators and continuing education for Conciliators and Mediators.
In an effort to provide information and updates to their clients, Del Rosario Law has conducted a series of virtual meetings and discussions with several P&I Clubs.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario and Del Rosario Pandiphil, Inc. proudly announces the promotions of their lawyers and claims handlers.

Del Rosario & Del Rosario

Managing Associates

Jerome T. Pampolina is a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics graduate of Ateneo de Manila University (Fr. McPhelan Awardee and Best Thesis Awardee) and a Bachelor of Laws graduate from the University of the Philippines, College of Law. He has been a constant resource speaker at various industry conferences relating to crew claims. He is a member of the Philippine Bar Association. He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines.

Richard P. Sanchez is a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy and Human Resource Development graduate of San Beda College Manila (Awardee of Academic Distinction and Best Thesis) and a Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College of Law, Manila. He is a member of the Philippine Bar Association. He is currently the Vice President of Programs of the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines.

Julius A. Yano obtained his first law degree from the University of the Philippines-College of Law. In 2016 he obtained his Master of Laws degree with Distinction in International Maritime Law from the IMO-International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta. He likewise participated in the Summer Academy of the International Foundation for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany. For the academic year 2017-18 he returned to IMLI as the Nippon Foundation Lecturer in International Maritime Security Law.

Among the organizations in which he is active are the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines of which he is the Public Relations Officer, the Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs and the ALMA Maritime Group. He is a member of the Philippine Bar Association. He is a regular contributor in various fora on maritime law and has given lectures and written papers on the subject.
Senior Associates:

Hazel Ritz D. Guansing is a 2011 Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy graduate of University of Santo Tomas Manila and a 2015 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College of Law, Manila. She is a member of the Philippine Bar Association.

Jonathan C. Vinarao, is a 2010 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate of University of Santo Tomas Manila and a 2015 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College of Law Manila. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of the Philippine Bar Association.

Cresta Amor R. Macalalad is a 2011 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate of UP and a 2015 Bachelor of Law, College of Law of San Beda, Manila. She is a member of the Philippine Bar Association.

Ma. Kristine Gay M. Cengca is a 2009 Bachelor of Science in Political Science graduate of UP Manila and a 2015 Juris Doctor, College of Law from University of the Philippines, Diliman. She was employed by Del Rosario Pandiphil for more than three years as Junior Claims Executive from 2009 to 2013. She is a member of the Philippine Bar Association.

Del Rosario Pandiphil, Inc.

Senior Claims Executives:

Razelle España is a graduate of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, Cum Laude, with a degree in Bachelor of Political Science, major in International Relations. She also has an Academic Completion Certificate, Masters in Risk and Insurance Management. She has currently passed the P&I Qualification for Module on The Shipping Business under The International Group of P&I Clubs.

Shirley Perez is a graduate of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Cavite with a degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Mathematics.

Junior Claims Executives:

Kia G. Rodriguez is a graduate of Manila Central University with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is also a Registered Nurse.

Luzviminda F. Ramiso is a graduate of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Taguig with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, major in Actuarial Mathematics.

Congratulations to all for a well-deserved recognition and we wish you all the best in your new positions.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario named as 2019 Best Law Firm in the Philippines in Shipping and Maritime by Asia Business Law Journal.

Asia Business Law Journal’s Philippines Law Firm Awards are based on votes, references and qualitative information received from in-house counsel and other legal professionals in the Philippines and around the world.

We share this recognition with our clients and friends whose continued support over the years only strengthens our resolve to provide better and quality service. Cheers!
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DelRosarioLaw Partner Joseph Rebano was invited to be a lecturer by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the Philippine Judicial Academy and the Special Committee for the Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases in the Training Seminar on the Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases which was held last 11-12 December 2019.

The training seminar is designed to apprise selected judges, court personnel and other stakeholders on the Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases as approved by the Supreme Court. Participants included designated selected Judges, Branch Clerks of Court and Sheriffs of designated Pilot Admiralty Courts. Joseph spoke on “Rules 6 to 7: Arrest of Vessel, Cargo or Freight”.
In close cooperation with Birgitta Hed of The Swedish Club, our Catherine Mangahas and Veronica Del Rosario-Aguinaldo made a presentation on “Understanding Legal and Practical Issues on Filipino Crew Claims” to Swedish Club Members in Donso, Sweden on 16 October 2019.

On 23 October 2019, a similar seminar was organized by The Swedish Club to its Members in Hamburg, Germany conducted by our Charles Dela Cruz, Denise Cabanos and Aldrich Del Rosario.
Charles, Denise and Aldrich also lectured on the same subject organized by the West of England for its Members in Piraeus, Greece on 17 October 2019.

We express our deep appreciation to The Swedish Club and West of England for the excellent arrangements and the opportunity to interact with their respective Members.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Florencio Aquino and Del Rosario Pandiphil Claims Executive Ruth Manalo recently gave a seminar last 23 August 2019 to the key officers of the GCM Group of Companies which is comprised of Abosta Shipmanagement Corporation, Alpha Ship Management Corporation, Alphera Marine Services Inc, and Astra Marine International, Inc.. Florencio discussed various legal issues on Filipino crew claims while Ruth discussed basic procedures in claims handling.

Our big thanks to the GCM Group of Companies for the invitation and the fruitful discussions and we hope to see you again in your future conferences.
The Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW), led by its President, DelRosarioLaw Partner, Denise Luis B. Cabanos, spearheaded a very successful and well-attended forum on 19 July 2019 at the Philippine Diamond Hotel, with the theme “Raising Awareness on Developments in Maritime Law.” Distinguished resources speakers, including Past President of MARLAW and DelRosarioLaw Partner, Charles Jay Dela Cruz, shared their insightful views on pertinent and interesting issues in maritime law and practice. This was attended by more than 200 participants, mainly from the manning industry. This was the biggest and most attended MARLAW forum in recent history.

DelRosarioLaw Senior Associate Julius A. Yano gave a series of lectures on the concept of archipelagic states under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The lecture was given before members of the Philippine Bar as part of the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education program for Filipino lawyers.
DelRosarioLaw Senior Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Herbert Tria together with Senior Associate Julius Yano conducted a Workshop at Odfjell Philippines, Inc. on 1 July 2019. They covered a wide range of topics dealing with “Updates on the POEA Standard Contract and the 2016 POEA Rules governing Seafarers; Loss Prevention approaches in Crew Claims Handling; and General Average, Cargo and Pollution liability issues”.

Our thanks to Odfjell for the warm reception and interactive sessions.
DelRosarioLaw Senior Associate Julius Yano gave a lecture on ECDIS, Navigational Incidents and Loss Prevention during the crew seminar organized by Synergy Ocean Maritime, Inc. last 8 June 2019. The lecture discussed, among others, the regulations on ECDIS operation in relation to the importance of ECDIS training and familiarization. A case study was likewise presented and paramount importance on the proper use of an up-to-date system by competent crew was stressed. The concept of Bridge Team Management was likewise discussed to ensure safe shipping.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law named as one of the best Philippine law firms in 2018 by Asia Business Law Journal

Prestigious law publication Asia Business Law Journal has named Del Rosario & Del Rosario as one of the top law firms In the Philippines specifically for the fields of Insurance and Reinsurance as well as Shipping and Maritime. Asia Business Law Journal writes: ”Del Rosario & Del Rosario, a four-decades-old firm, is considered to be among the top shipping and maritime practices in the country. It has also built a formidable reputation in insurance and reinsurance, and has more than 30 lawyers, including 10 partners.”

Previously, Asia Law has ranked Del Rosario & Del Rosario as outstanding in the field of shipping and is a mainstay figure in the Legal 500.

Many thanks to all our clients, colleagues and friends for your continued trust and support in the firm as we continue to strive in delivering service which exceeds client’s expectations.

Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law visits Singapore

DelRosarioLaw Senior Associates Richard Sanchez and Maricris Ferrer attended the 2-day Skuld School course held at The Westin Singapore from 7-8 May 2019. The course aims to introduce attendees to the rudiments of P&I insurance and discusses issues for a good working knowledge of the subject.

Richard and Maricris also took the opportunity to visit and touch base with other Singapore based Clubs to discuss different legal issues in the Philippines.

Our heartfelt thanks to Skuld and all our friends from the Singapore offices of Gard, North of England, Steamship, West of England, UK P&I, Britannia P&I, Standard Club, Japan P&I and Shipowners P&I for your gracious hospitality and the invaluable discussions we had.
DelRosarioLaw Senior Partner Charles Dela Cruz and DelRosarioPandiphil In-house Medical Doctor Edgardo Del Rosario were invited by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) to speak at the 23rd Labor Dispute Management Course, an annual training workshop for its Directors and Conciliators-Mediators held on 3 April 2019 in Candelaria, Zambales. Atty. Dela Cruz lectured on “Maritime Jurisprudence” while Dr. Del Rosario (with Atty. Dela Cruz as panel speaker) discussed “Compensable Illnesses/Diseases and Disability”.

DelRosarioLaw Familiarization Program

We would like to thank all those who participated in the DelRosarioLaw Program over the past 6 months. We have had visitors from Skuld P&I (Anne Wikdal, Yvonne Thaulow, April Goh and Mark Rudd), West of England (Kay Mathews, Monica Whiting and Aliki Gotsi) and the Swedish Club (Karoline Rydelid and Julia Ju).

The DelRosarioLaw Familiarization Program aims to help participants in better understanding Filipino crew claims and the legal system in the Philippines. It includes visits to PEME and post-employment clinics, the labor courts, manning agents and the unions.

Should you wish to participate, please send us an email and we will be more than happy to welcome and assist you in the program.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Catherine Mangahas attended the 18th General Assembly & 68th and 69th Council meetings of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) which was held last 17-21 November 2018 at New Delhi, India. As a Member thereof, Catherine had the opportunity to exchange views and information with leading practitioners of intellectual property law and be abreast of recent legal developments in Asia on intellectual property protection.

The APAA is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing intellectual property protection in the Asian region (including Australia and New Zealand).

DelRosarioLaw Senior Associate Jerome Pampolina served as resource speaker at the crew conference seminar of Foscon Shipmanagement, Inc. and Star Management Associates last 15 November 2018. Jerome discussed issues on pre-employment medical examination, work-relation of illnesses, 120/240 days rule, the Seafarers Protection Act as well as recent jurisprudence.

Our thanks to Foscon Shipmanagement, In. and Star Management Associates for their kind invitation and we will see you again in your future conferences.

DelRosarioLaw Managing Associate Pedrito Faytaren Jr. in coordination with Crew Benefit, Inc. gave a lecture on the POEA Contract, Amended Migrant Workers’ Act and Seafarer’s Protection Act as well as legal updates at the crew conference of Target Marine SA at City State Hotel on 6 December 2018 and Times Navigation, Inc. at New World Hotel Manila on 13 December 2018.

Our thanks to Crew Benefit, Inc., Target Marine SA and Times Navigation, Inc. for the kind invitation. We hope to see you again in your future conferences.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario welcomes new lawyers to the firm as Junior Associates, namely:

Leslie Ann D. Jose, is a 2007 Bachelor of Arts in History graduate of University of the Philippines and a 2016 Bachelor of Laws graduate of University of Sto. Tomas. She was an Associate at Abes Mariano & Malong prior to joining DelRosarioLaw.

Rowneylin SJ. Sia, is a 2011 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate of University of the Philippines and a 2015 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College, Manila. Prior to joining DelRosarioLaw, she was a Legal Officer at the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs and Good Governance under the Presidential Communications Operations.

All the best and welcome again to the firm!
DelRosarioLaw welcomes Ruben Jose G. Del Rosario Jr., as a Junior Associate of the firm. He is a 2011 Bachelor of Science in Management, Major in Legal Management graduate of Ateneo de Manila and a 2017 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College - Alabang.

Partner Charles Dela Cruz spoke on "Nuances of Retirement Law in the Philippines" at the 2nd HR Compliance Conference held on September 25-26, 2018 at SMX Aura Convention in Bonifacio Global City. It is a fitting follow through to the earlier edition this year also participated in by Atty. Dela Cruz. The Conference was based on the theme: "Sharpening the Saw of the HR Practitioner in Employment and Wage Laws".

Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Herbert Tria spoke on “Current Crew Claims Handling Issues related to the Data Privacy Act” at the 7th Annual Magsaysay Shipping and Logistics’ Marine Insurance Seminar held on 21 September 2018 at Robert Hall, Times Plaza Building, Manila. This year’s theme was “Key Challenges Facing Shipping and Logistics Supply Chain”.
Arturo T. del Rosario Jr. elected IPAP President for 2015 - 2017

Co-managing partner Arturo has been elected President of the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP) for a three-year term starting 2015. IPAP is the leading organization for Intellectual Property Law practitioners in the Philippines. IPAP has remained committed to every aspect of the protection of intellectual property, and has assisted in the drafting of legislation and implementing rules relating to the many facets of Intellectual Property Law for the Congress of the Philippines, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Optical Media Board, and other government agencies.
IPAP is the only officially recognized Philippine organization by the Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA), and the Association Internationale Pour la Protection de la Propriete Intellectuelle (AIPPI).
Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Herbert Tria spoke on “Current Crew Claims Handling Issues related to the Data Privacy Act” at the 7th Annual Magsaysay Shipping and Logistics’ Marine Insurance Seminar held on 21 September 2018 at Robert Hall, Times Plaza Building, Manila. This year’s theme was “Key Challenges Facing Shipping and Logistics Supply Chain”.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario Partner Joseph Rebano was re-elected as Director of the Philippine Bar Association for the year 2017-2018. The Philippine Bar Association is the most prestigious and oldest voluntary national organization of lawyers in the Philippines which was founded in 1891.
The Asia Business Law Journal has named Managing Partners Arturo Del Rosario, Jr. and Ruben Del Rosario and Senior Partner Joseph Rebano as one of the Philippines Top 100 Lawyers in their recently published list.

Arturo was recognized in the field of Maritime Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. Ruben was cited in the field of Maritime Litigation, Personal injury and Multimodal Transport. On the other hand, Joseph was acknowledged in the field of Admiralty and Related Investigation and Disputes.

According to the Asia Business Law Journal, the list is based on their extensive research relying on thousands of in-house counsel in the Philippines and around the world, as well as Philippines-focused partners at international law firms, and asked them to nominate private-practice lawyers. Nominations were made by professionals at a wide range of Filipino and global companies and law firms.

The list reflects the nominations received, combined with the Asia Business Law Journal editorial team’s more than 30 years of collective experience in documenting and analysing the Philippines legal market.

The Top 100 list of lawyers can be accessed as follows:
https://www.vantageasia.com/asia-business-law-journal/Philippines-lawyers/#INTRODUCTION
DelRosarioLaw Senior Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz was elected as member of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Bar Association (PBA) for the term 2018-2019. Founded in 1891, PBA is the oldest and most prestigious voluntary national organization of lawyers in the Philippines.

Likewise, Charles was re-elected as Board Trustee and Corporate Secretary of the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC). PNBC is a non-profit organization which aims to promote closer economic and friendly relations between Philippines and Norway and serves as a forum for viewpoints on business and commercial dealings in both domestic and international settings. DelRosarioLaw acts as legal advisor to PNBC.

Aside from serving in such Boards, Charles is a sought after speaker in various fora. He just spoke on the “Nuances of Retirement Law in the Philippines” at the 1st HR Compliance Conference held on 19-20 June 2018 at the SMX Aura Convention, BGC (and has been invited again at the 2nd edition in September 2018).
Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law Office Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Denise Cabanos together with Managing Associate Ma Gina Guinto-Ambil visited several P&I Clubs, Ship Owners and Ship Managers in Greece and Cyprus from 16 to 28 April 2018.

Aside from several meetings with indusrty partners, they conducted seminars and discussions on the latest legal updates regarding crew claims and procedures in the Philippines.

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all our partners in Greece and Cyprus who provided us with a warm reception during the visit. Our discussions proved invaluable and we hope to see all of you again soon.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario lawyers David Valencia and Ralph Villamor took part in the 2018 Skuld School in Hong Kong. The course was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from 11- 12 April 2018. The course was attended by select representatives from different sectors wishing to add to their knowledge of P&I insurance as well as an overview of the industry.

David and Ralph likewise visited the Hong Kong offices of Gard P&I, Steamship Mutual, Swedish Club, West of England, North of England and UKP&I where they had a lively discussion on current trends in Filipino seafarers claims.

Our many thanks to all for your gracious hospitality.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario lawyers David Valencia and Ralph Villamor took part in the 2018 Skuld School in Hong Kong. The course was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from 11- 12 April 2018. The course was attended by select representatives from different sectors wishing to add to their knowledge of P&I insurance as well as an overview of the industry.

David and Ralph likewise visited the Hong Kong offices of Gard P&I, Steamship Mutual, Swedish Club, West of England, North of England and UKP&I where they had a lively discussion on current trends in Filipino seafarers claims.

Our many thanks to all for your gracious hospitality.
The team in our Firm handling crew matters involving Filipino personnel on-board cruise lines embarked on a courtesy visit to the major cruise companies based in Miami. One encouraging development noted during the visit is that newly-built ships will be launched this year which will translate to more overseas employment opportunities for Filipinos and in turn, fuel up the economy even more. Our sincerest appreciation to our valued hosts, namely: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Carnival Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines for the warm reception accorded to our Attys. Herbert Tria, Catherine Mangahas and Aldrich Del Rosario.
DelRosarioLaw Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Herbert Tria were joint speakers at the Magsaysay Shipping and Logistics-Fairmont Marine Insurance Seminar held on 8 September 2017 at the Robert Hall, Times Plaza Building, Manila. Their topic was “MLC Certificate on Financial Security: Improving the plight of Filipino Seafarers On-Board the Vessel”.
On 19 September 2017, Del Rosario & Del Rosario sponsored a seminar on the Data Privacy Act which was held at the DelRosarioLaw Centre. The guest speaker was the National Privacy Commission’s Chairman and Commissioner, Mr. Raymund Liboro. Commissioner Liboro provided a background and orientation on the relatively new law. Aside from providing practical insights, he likewise urged the manning industry to be among the first to formulate a sectoral code of conduct on data privacy together with the pertinent government regulators.
On a related note, DelRosarioLaw Partner Charles Dela Cruz was a speaker at the Klaveness Compliance Seminar last 19 September 2017 which was held at Five ECom, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. He lectured on the Data Privacy Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
Del Rosario Pandiphil’s Edgardo Antonio A. Del Rosario, MD, Ruth F. Manalo, RN and Irish C. Villafuerte, RN participated as resource speakers in the Officers Dialogue of Multinational Maritime Inc, MMSPhil Maritime Services Corp. and Phil-Crewing Maritime Services Inc. held at their newly inaugurated office located in Cavite City last April 21, 2018.

Their topic is “The Issue on the Increasing Trend of Suicide Onboard”, followed by an actively participated open forum.

We would like extend our sincerest thanks to the organizers for their invitation and warm reception during this event and we hope to see you all again soon.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law offices welcome the addition of Meighan E. Sembrano as one of its Junior Associates. Meg is a 2011 Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication graduate of Ateneo de Davao University and a 2016 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College - Alabang.
Del Rosario Partner Saben Loyola was a speaker at the Propeller Club of Manila last 26 July 2017. He delivered a talk on "Government Regulations on Expats in the Philippine Manning Industry" at the Elks Club Makati. Propeller Club of Manila is a non-profit organization with projects such as offering scholarships to the youth so they can eventually be employed in the maritime industry. Thank you to the Propeller Club of Manila for your kind invitation and looking forward to more discussions.
Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law offices welcome the addition of Meighan E. Sembrano as one of its Junior Associates. Meg is a 2011 Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication graduate of Ateneo de Davao University and a 2016 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College - Alabang.
Our thanks to Cecilie Holm Nilsen from GARD P&I for participating in the DelRosarioLaw Familiarization Program last 18 – 25 November 2019.

The DelRosarioLaw Familiarization Program aims to help participants in better understanding Filipino crew claims and the legal system in the Philippines. It includes visits to PEME and post-employment clinics, the labor courts, manning agents and the unions.

Should you wish to participate, please send us an email and we will be more than happy to welcome and assist you in the program.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Florencio Aquino was a speaker at the crew conference of Seanergy Maritime Corp. / VShips Manila last 21 November 2019 which was held at Citadines Bay City Hotel. He discussed issues arising from concealment in the pre-employment medical examination and the Seafarer’s Protection Act.

Our congratulations and thanks to Seanergy Maritime Corp. / VShips Manila for a successful conference. See you all again soon.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Florencio Aquino and Senior Associate Aldrich Del Rosario conducted a seminar for V.Ships Crew/Pacific Ocean Manning, Inc. last 12 May 2017. They discussed legal issues on crew claims.
Del Rosario Pandiphil medical consultant, Dr. Edgardo Del Rosario, through the Japan P&I Club, is a contributor to the Mariner’s Digest of the Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc. Dr. Del Rosario, in a series of articles, has discussed common illnesses in seafaring such as: appendicitis, stones and mental illnesses.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Charles Dela Cruz was the Conference Chairman at the “Employment Law for HR Professionals, Masterclass 2017” held in Makati City on 3 May 2017.
The conference was organized by Key Media and attended by close to 100 top-level Human Resource and Legal practitioners across various industries. It covered legal/ operational challenges and opportunities in the context of the workplace.
Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Florencio Aquino together with Del Rosario-Pandiphil Senior Claims executive Jay Arthur Del Rosario visited several Clubs and Members in Greece and Cyprus from 4 - 14 September 2016.
During the period of their stay, they had several productive meetings with our partner-clients, conducted seminars and spoke on various issues such as Filipino crew claims, procedures in the NLRC and voluntary arbitration as well as the new law, The Seafarer's Protection Act. They also attended the Gard Greece Evening held in Athens on 8 September
DelRosarioLaw Managing Associate Pedrito Faytaren, Jr. was a speaker at the seminar conducted by Virjen Shipping last 11 May 2017. Pedrito discussed the POEA Contract, Seafarer’s Protection Act and other crew claims issues.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Denise Luis B. Cabanos, was a speaker at Bocimar Fleet Officers’ Seminar in coordination with Anglo-Eastern Crew Management Phil., Inc. last 27 – 28 April 2017. Denise discussed claims against Common Carriers due to cargo damage.
DelRosario Law Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Florencio Aquino visited the offices of all the P&I Clubs in Singapore and NYK Shipmanagement last 6 – 9 March 2016. They likewise kept the Clubs abreast of the latest developments regarding Filipino crew claims and had interactive discussions.
Our sincerest thanks to our friends from RCCL, CCL and NCL in Miami and the Singapore offices of Gard, Japan P&I, North of England, Shipowners, Skuld, Standard, Steamship, UKPI and NYKSM for the fruitful discussions and warm reception during our visit. See you all again soon!
Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Florencio Aquino together with Del Rosario-Pandiphil Senior Claims executive Jay Arthur Del Rosario visited several Clubs and Members in Greece and Cyprus from 4 - 14 September 2016.
During the period of their stay, they had several productive meetings with our partner-clients, conducted seminars and spoke on various issues such as Filipino crew claims, procedures in the NLRC and voluntary arbitration as well as the new law, The Seafarer's Protection Act. They also attended the Gard Greece Evening held in Athens on 8 September
DelRosario Law Partners Herbert Tria and Catherine Mangahas-Soliven together with DelRosario-Pandiphil’s Veronica Del Rosario-Aguinaldo visited Miami-based cruise companies last 13 – 15 February 2017. They visited Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines and discussed the latest developments and trends in Filipino crew claims.
Del Rosario Law Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz was elected as Director and Corporate Secretary of the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC) for the term 2016-2017.

PNBC is a non-stock, non-profit organization which aims to promote closer economic and friendly relations between Philippines and Norway and provides a forum for exchange of views on business and commercial dealings in both domestic and international setting.
Managing Associate Pedrito Faytaren, Jr. was a guest speaker at the 22nd Crew Management & Review Seminar of Star Management Associates and Foscon Shipmanagement, Inc. conducted last 19-20 May 2016. His topic was on recent developments in crew claims jurisprudence and the Seafarers Protection Act.
DelRosarioLaw Partners enriched their relationship with Tokio Marine& Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. through a Zoom virtual meeting with the latter’s claims team from various offices held on 4 July 2022. The learning session was given by our Partners Joseph Rebano and Florencio Aquino who provided updates on the crew claims landscape in the Philippines. An interactive session on related topics then ensued. We would like to thank TMNF for the fruitful meeting and we look forward to more mutually beneficial meetings – online or in-person – in the future.
Partner Denise Cabanos and Del Rosario Pandiphil in-house medical coordinator, Dr. Edgardo Del Rosario were guest speakers for the Bulk Carrier Advanced Workshop of Thome Shipmanagement PTE Ltd. last 2 June 2016. Denise spoke on legal/commercial disputes arising from cargo claims and contaminations while Edgardo spoke on injuries/Illnesses of a crew on board the vessel.
DelRosarioLaw welcomes Ruben Jose G. Del Rosario Jr., as a Junior Associate of the firm. He is a 2011 Bachelor of Science in Management, Major in Legal Management graduate of Ateneo de Manila and a 2017 Bachelor of Laws graduate of San Beda College - Alabang.
In the service of public interest, Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz acted as Resource Speaker on “Philippine Maritime Jurisprudence” at the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) Specialized Training for Conciliators-Mediators and Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers on the Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006) held in Manila on November 5 to 7 (first batch) and November 12 to 14, 2014 (second batch).
Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz lectured on Philippine Maritime Jurisprudence to retired Justices, Judges and labor law practitioners in the 2014 Pre-Accreditation Training for Voluntary Arbitrators of Maritime Disputes conducted by National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) held on July 28 and 29, 2014 at AMOSUP Seaman’s Center, Manila.
Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz was the lone Filipino speaker at the Offshore Crewing and Manning Summit organized by IBC Asia held on June 28 to 30, 2014 at Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore.
Partners Charles Dela Cruz, Florencio Aquino and Senior Associate Pedrito Faytaren demonstrated their maritime legal, technical and “artistic” prowess when they took part in a Mock Arbitration involving ship collision scenario during the Joint Fellowship Conference between the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW) held on 12 March 2014 in Makati City.
Partner and MARLAW Past President Charles Jay Dela Cruz was a speaker at the Philippine Maritime Law Annual Conference and Seminar 2013 organized by the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW) and PortCalls Asia held on 29 October 2013 at the Hyatt Hotel, Manila. He shared his insights on “Dealing with Crew Disputes and Addressing Related Issues”. Senior Associate Pedrito Faytaren, an Executive Officer of MARLAW also took part as Conference Moderator in one of the sessions.
Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz, Past President of Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW), Co-Chaired the Philippine Maritime Law Annual Conference organized by MARLAW and PortCalls held at Manila Diamond Hotel on 16 October 2012.
The firm proudly announces the promotion of Saben Loyola as a Partner of Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law Offices.Saben is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies and Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from De La Salle University, Manila. He took his Bachelor of Laws fromSan Beda College of Law, Mendiola, Manila (valedictorian and cum laude) and placed third in the 2003 bar exams. Saben joined the Firm in July 2005 and his areas of expertise include general corporate law, mergers and acquisition, labor law and transportation litigation.
Partners Joseph Rebano and Denise Cabanos recently visited several Clubs and Members and insurance companies in Japan from 7 – 17 June 2016. Over their 10 days stay in Japan, they visited Tokyo, Kobe, Osaka, Imabari, Matsuyama and Fukuoka where they conducted seminars and spoke on various issues such as Filipino crew claims, procedures in the NLRC and voluntary arbitration as well as the new law, The Seafarer’s Protection Act.
Partners Charles Jay Dela Cruz and Florencio Aquino shared their wealth of knowledge and expertise in an overseas seminar/workshop on Filipino Crew Claims conducted on 5 October 2012 at the United Conference Centre in Hong Kong. Various P&I Clubs and shipowners based in Hong Kong took part in the forum regularly sponsored by the Firm.
Partner Joseph Rebano was an invited speaker to the 40th Conference of the Comite' Maritime International (CMI) hosted by the China Maritime Law Association (CMLA) held in Beijing, China from 14 - 19 October 2012. Joseph, a past president of the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW) spoke on "Fair Treatment of Seafarers" together with Giorgio Berlingieri of the Italian Maritime Law Association.
Ruben T. Del Rosario, C0-Managing Partner, spoke in New York on June 2, 2015 on the topic “Updates on Filipino Crew Claims”. The seminar was sponsored by Gard New York and the audience consisted of ship owners, ship managers, insurers, and maritime lawyers. Other topics tackled at the seminar were “Managing Injury and Illness Cases in the US” by John Scalia and “Persons of Interest” by Christopher Petrie.
DelRosarioLaw Partner Gina Guinto was invited to be a panelist last 8 March 2022 at the Anglo-Eastern Worldwide Women’s Day Special Webinar entitled, “Celebrating SHEroes @ AE”, Gina also spoke on Breaking the Bias - within the workplace and family emphasizing the very important role of women not only in the shipping industry but also to society.
Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz spoke on Medico-Legal Issues in Maritime Health at the 2nd Philippine Maritime Health Symposium organized by the Maritime Clinics and Doctors Association of the Philippines (MARCDOC) held at Hyatt Hotel Manila on 24-25 October 2012.
Partners Charles Dela Cruz and Herbert Tria together with Senior Associate Aldrich Del Rosario gave presentations and conferred with valued clients including cruise lines and law firms based in California, Washington and Florida, U.S.A from 24 April to 5 May 2013.
Partner Charles Jay C. Dela Cruz was a resource speaker in the JOINT FAME-POEA SHIPPING BUSINESS SEMINAR designed for POEA personnel to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the maritime industry and further strengthen the working relationship between the POEA and FAME. It was held at Blas F. Ople Bldg. (POEA) on 8 and 9 May 2012.
Partner Herbert Tria was a speaker on “Grievance Procedure” at the 1st Officers’ Conference of Univan Management Services Philippines, Inc. held on 9 July 2011 at the Manila Hotel.
Partner Charles Jay Dela Cruz was a speaker on “Personal Injury Claims of Filipino Seafarers and their International Perspective” at the SeaFarers 2011 Conference held on 27-29 June 2011 at Grand Hyatt, Singapore.
Partner Florencio L. Aquino was a speaker at the Officers’ Conference of OSM Maritime Services, Inc. held at the Hyatt Casino and Hotel in Manila on April 27, 2011. Florencio spoke on the Salient Features of the Amended Migrant Workers’ Act.
Partners Charles Jay Dela Cruz and Florencio Aquino conducted the Firm’s first organized/sponsored seminar overseas on the topic “Current Issues on Filipino Crew Claims” held on 29 June 2011 at Maxwell Chambers, Singapore. Various P&I Clubs and ship managers based in Singapore attended the forum.
Partner Herbert A. Tria was a speaker at the 14th Principals’ Conference of Aboitiz Jebsens held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel on March 1, 2011. Herbert spoke on the Amendment to Migrant Workers Act.
Partner Joseph Manolo R. Rebano and Senior Associate Saben C. Loyola went to Greece and Cyprus from June 7 – 17, 2011, for visits and presentations to P&I Clubs with offices in Greece and to Shipmanagers Clubs based in Cyprus.
Partners Charles Jay Dela Cruz, Denise Cabanos and Florencio Aquino participated in a “Mock Arbitration of a Collision/Cargo Claim” at the Joint Symposium of Maritime-Related Issues organized by the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines held on 23 June 2011 at Metroclub, Rockwell, Makati City.
Partners Herbert A. Tria and Denise Luis B. Cabanos attended the 3rd Singapore Short Course Maritime Law Practice 2011 – A Joint Presentation of Institute of Maritime Law University of Southampton and Singapore Maritime Foundation. This was held at the Hilton Hotel in Singapore from May 16 - 27, 2011. Partners Charles Jay Dela Cruz and Joseph Manolo R. Rebano also attended the same course held in Singapore in 2009 and 2010.
Partner Herbert A. Tria is the permanent representative of the Joint Manning Group to the Technical Working Group of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) tasked to inrtoduce amendments to the existing POEA Standard Employment Contract.

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