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Advocates step up as MLC turns 20 while Australian Government ignores sustainable seafarer welfare
21 Feb 26 https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/news/advocates-step-mlc-turns-20-while-...

IMO chief backs Philippines' role in global seafarer reforms
Raffy Ayeng 18 Feb 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/18/imo-chief-backs-philippines-role-in-gl...

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reaffirmed the agency’s support for member states and the global shipping industry during his recent visit to the Philippines, stressing that reforms must go hand in hand with stronger investment in seafarers.

PH opens 'one-stop hub ' seafarer welfare center
Francis Orcio, Feb 16, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/16/ph-opens-one-stop-hub-seaf...

MANILA -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), has launched the country’s first Seafarer Welfare Center in Metro Manila.

Over 24 Pinoy seafarers on Russian vessels, at risk due to war —Erwin Tulfo
GMA Integrated News February 15, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/976620/over-24-pino...

Over 24 Filipino seafarers assigned to Russian vessels could be exposed to danger due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Senator Erwin Tulfo said Sunday.

IMO And Philippines Call For Modernisation Of Global Seafarer Training Standards
MI News Network February 20, 2026 https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-and-philippines-call-for...

IMO, MARINA promote maritime sector's reg'l cooperation, harmonization
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz February 17, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1269198

MANILA – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said Tuesday they are set to strengthen regional capacity and harmonize the maritime sector, via high-level forum to be held until Feb. 19.

Shipping firm, some gov’t execs, workers face raps over ferry tragedy
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz February 11,2026 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/696448/shipping-firm-some-govt-execs-...

DOTr orders Marina to file admin cases vs Aleson over ferry tragedy
Mary Joy Salcedo - February 11, 2026 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2180651/dotr-orders-marina-to-file-admin-c...

DMW chief seeks stronger tripartite dialogue, protection for Filipino seafarers
Mon Rodelas, Feb 10, 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/10/dmw-chief-seeks-stronger-t...

Shadow fleet reflagging to Russia surges
Sam Chambers February 11, 2026 https://splash247.com/shadow-fleet-reflagging-to-russia-surges/

Windward, a maritime analytics firm that tracks the sprawling shadow fleet, is predicting at least 120 falsely flagged, sanctioned tankers are likely to reflag to Russia’s registry in the coming months, as Western interdictions of stateless shadow fleet vessels accelerates a structural shift in Russia’s oil export logistics.