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Reyes vs. Magsaysay Mitsui Osk Marine Inc., et. al.

DIONISIO M. REYES, PETITIONER, VS. MAGSAYSAY MITSUI OSK MARINE INC., MOL SHIPMANAGEMENT CO., LTD., AND/OR CAPT. FRANCISCO MENOR, RESPONDENTS.

G.R. No. 209756 | 2021-06-14

THIRD DIVISION

D E C I S I O N
 
LOPEZ, J., J.:
 
A definite declaration by the company-designated physician is an obligation, the abdication of which indubitably transforms the temporary total disability to permanent total disability, regardless of the disability grade.[1]
 
Challenged before this Court via this Petition for Review on Certiorari[2] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court is the August 1, 2013 Decision[3] and the November 5, 2013 Resolution[4] of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 122004, which affirmed the June 17, 2011 Decision[5] and August 31, 2011 Resolution[6] of...