Filipino seafarers (File photo) The passage of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is a victory for all sea-based Filipino workers onboard the world’s fleets. This was the common sentiment expressed by three seafarers’ groups on Monday, Sept. 29, as they welcomed the signing by President...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez during the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) Agency Summit on Monday, Aug. 19 (Speaker’s Office) Calling it a "historic piece of legislation", House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed President Marcos for...
Senator Raffy Tulfo hailed the signing into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which institutionalizes the rights that will protect Filipino seafarers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. signs into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers during a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace...
President Marcos has signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which, he said, upholds the fundamental rights of overseas seafarers to fair wages, safe working conditions, and skills and competency development. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. signs into law the Magna Carta of...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, September 22 expressed confidence more Filipino seafarers would benefit once the President signs into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. Senate Bill No. 2221 and House Bill No. 7325 or the Magna Carta of Filipino...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (Rep. Salo's office) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo gave special mention to President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez as he expressed his gratitude to everybody who played a key role in ensuring...
Filipino seafarers are urged to exercise their right to refuse sailing in the Red Sea. The developments in the Middle East prompted the Philippine government to make such a recommendation. It began when Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi rebels started taking hostage crew members of the ships...
Filipino seafarers have been urged to exercise their right to refuse sailing in the Red Sea amid the escalation of various attacks there. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday issued an advisory, encouraging Filipinos to "exercise prudent choice" as a danger to all shipping...
The Sana’a government in Yemen has provided necessary medical assistance to Filipino crew members of MV Galaxy Leader who are exhibiting symptoms of malaria, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. File photo In a memorandum for President Marcos dated July 30, Honorary Consul to Yemen...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (center) (Rep. Salo's office) A pro-overseas Filipino workers (OFW) solon believes that the ratification by the House and the Senate of the Third Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the Magna Carta of...
(File photo) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) applauded the adoption of the first-ever resolution aimed at promoting and protecting the enjoyment of human rights by seafarers which was sponsored by the Philippines and introduced during the 56 th session of the United Nations Human Rights...
A first-ever resolution that protects the rights of seafarers and eliminates all forms of compulsory labor in the shipping industry was adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Filipino seafarers (Photo from the Maritime Industry Authority) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique...
