Marcos holds back, delays signing of Magna Carta for seafarers into law

Marcos holds back, delays signing of Magna Carta for seafarers into law
Dwight de Leon Feb 26, 2024 https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-delays-signing-magna-carta-se...

Malacañang says the proposed Magna Carta for seafarers – which Marcos was scheduled to sign on Monday – is 'under further review'

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was scheduled to sign into law a measure that codifies the rights of Filipino seafarers, but appeared to have backed out at the last minute.

Publicity materials that appeared on state broadcaster RTVM included the Magna Carta for seafarers on the list of three bills that the President was supposed to approve on Monday, February 26, but he instead only signed the other two – the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, and amendments to the Centenarian Act.

The Department of Migrant Workers had already handed out press kits during the ceremonial signing on Monday, and DMW officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac was already in the venue.

to sign on Monday – is 'under further review'

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was scheduled to sign into law a measure that codifies the rights of Filipino seafarers, but appeared to have backed out at the last minute.

Publicity materials that appeared on state broadcaster RTVM included the Magna Carta for seafarers on the list of three bills that the President was supposed to approve on Monday, February 26, but he instead only signed the other two – the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, and amendments to the Centenarian Act.

The Department of Migrant Workers had already handed out press kits during the ceremonial signing on Monday, and DMW officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac was already in the venue.

Sought for clarification, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the bill is “under further review.”