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Magna Carta of Pinoy Seafarers get final House nod
Ellson Quismorio March 6, 2023 https://mb.com.ph/2023/03/06/magna-carta-of-pinoy-seafarers-get-final-ho...

Here’s some potential good news for Filipino seafarers.

The House of Representatives gave its final approval to the proposed “Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers”, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.7325, during plenary session late Monday afternoon, March 6.

Focus on domestic maritime sector
Philippine Daily Inquirer Editorial/ March 06, 2023 https://opinion.inquirer.net/161484/focus-on-domestic-maritime-sector

Filipino seafarers' group opposes 'anti-labor' magna carta
Arlie O. Calalo March 4, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/04/news/filipino-seafarers-group-opp...

A GROUP of Filipino seafarers on Friday expressed strong opposition to an escrow provision in the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, saying it was clearly anti-seamen and pro-manning agencies and ship owners.

NUPL opposes escrow provision in magna carta of seafarers bill
March 4, 2023 https://politics.com.ph/2023/03/04/nupl-opposes-escrow-provision-in-magn...

The National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) has expressed opposition against the inclusion of an escrow provision in the proposed magna carta for seafarers.

Seafaring industry suffers steep freefall
Val A. Villanueva Mar 4, 2023 https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-seafaring-i...

I believe that, as these bogus reparation cases become more ubiquitous, our country will suffer from severe implications with possibly irreversible economic costs

Government to set up Voter Registration Centers for seafarers in select sites abroad
Carmela I. Huelar March 4, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/04/business/maritime/government-to-s...

The Philippine Government, led by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and the Commission on Elections (Comelec), is gearing up toward the 2025 mid-term elections.

Comelec, Marina to put up registration centers for overseas voters
March 03, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/211666/comelec-marina-to-put-up-regist...

MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and Commission on Elections (Comelec) will partner up to set up registration centers for Filipino overseas voters.

Marcos gov’t lays out maritime industry development plan
John Victor D. Ordoñez February 28, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/02/28/507556/marcos-govt-la...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday vowed to bolster the country’s maritime industry through a development plan that will support seafarers, modernize domestic shipping, improve ports, and enhance transport safety and security.

House OKs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on 2nd reading
Filane Mikee Cervantes March 2, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1196414

MANILA – A measure that would improve the working and living conditions and ensure the socio-economic wellbeing of Filipino seafarers has hurdled second reading approval at the House of Representatives.

RMT calls for a new deal for seafarers
28 February 2023 https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-calls-for-a-new-deal-for-seafarers/

RMT Press Office:

Maritime union RMT, has called on the government to provide a new deal for seafarers after the latest statistics showed a big employment drop in the industry.

According to the latest figures, the total number of seafarers employed in the UK shipping industry fell by over 21,000.