FIRST DIVISION
[G.R. No. 237306. June 11, 2018.]
WARREN G. SEVERO, petitioner,vs. PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIER, INC., ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD., AND ARLENE SIMBRE, respondents.
NOTICE
Sirs/Mesdames :
Please take notice that the Court, First Division, issued a Resolution datedJune 11, 2018which reads as follows: AHCETa
"G.R. No. 237306 (Warren G. Severo v. Philippine Transmarine Carrier, Inc., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Arlene Simbre). — The motion for extension of time to file petition for review on certiorari filed by petitioner is GRANTED.
After review of the records, the Court resolves to DENY the petition for failure of petitioner to show any reversible error in the assailed ruling. The Labor Arbiter (LA), the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), and the Court of Appeals (CA) found that petitioner is not entitled to permanent total disability benefits because his illnesses were pre-existing, and even if they were not, he failed to prove that his illnesses were work-related and compensable. Factual findings of the LA and the NLRC, when sufficiently supported by evidence on record and especially when affirmed by the CA, as in this case, are accorded respect if not finality and are considered binding on this Court.
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the petition is DENIED. The October 5, 2017 Decision and February 2, 2018 Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 149890 are hereby AFFIRMED.
SO ORDERED." Leonardo-de Castro, J., designated as Acting Chairperson of the First Division per Special Order No. 2559 dated May 11, 2018; Tijam, J., on official leave; Gesmundo, J., designated as Acting Member per Special Order No. 2560 dated May 11, 2018.
Very truly yours,
(SGD.) LIBRADA C. BUENAActing Division Clerk of Court