Seafarers can collect money claims from ‘insolvent’ firms – The Manila Times

Persida Acosta

Dear PAO,
I am planning to file a case for non-payment of disability benefits against my manning agency for the injuries I suffered in an accident that happened while I was on board their vessel. But I am having second thoughts as I heard that the manning agency is already bankrupt, and so I fear that it may not have the resources to pay me even if I secure a judgment in my favor. May I know if there are still ways to collect my disabi…