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Pinoy Big Brother: Seaman Housemate Comes Out As Gay Man
August 14, 2024 https://philnews.ph/2024/08/14/pinoy-big-brother-seaman-housemate-comes-...

Bryx of Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 has shared this story about himself and his inspiring story as a gay man.

Marcos urged to veto bond provision in Magna Carta for Seafarers
Dianne Sampang August 09, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1971297/marcos-urged-to-veto-bond-provisio...

MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Marine Officers and Rating Inc. (Amor Seaman) on Thursday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the execution bond provision added in the final version of the Magna Carta Bill for Seafarers.

Strengthening resilience at sea
August 9, 2024 https://splash247.com/strengthening-resilience-at-sea/

Dr Linda Sorensen, co-founder of Bigyellowfish, says mental health issues risk undermining the sustainability of the maritime sector.

Seafarers often must perform in high-pressure environments given the unpredictable conditions of working at sea.

Top flags join forces to pinpoint ‘problematic’ vessels
Sam Chambers August 12, 2024 https://splash247.com/top-flags-join-forces-to-pinpoint-problematic-vess...

The world’s largest shipping registries have joined forces to share information about ships flag hopping to avoid sanctions.

Only 1 out of 5 graduate from maritime programs on time — CHED data
Cristina Chi - August 12, 2024 |https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/12/2377329/only-1-out-5-gradu...

3 remaining Pinoys from seized Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries released
Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo Aug 04, 2024 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/3-remaining-pinoys-from-seized-portugu...

IRANIAN authorities have released the three remaining Filipino crew members of the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries that was seized in April, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac said Saturday, August 3, 2024.

A young Antiqueño's detour to seafaring success
Yashika F. Torib https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/money/a-young-antique%C3%B1o-s-detour-to-...

MARINA welcomes Indonesian Delegates to explore PHL’s seafaring industry
August 2, 2024 https://smninewschannel.com/marina-welcomes-indonesian-delegates-to-expl...

Iran releases three Filipino seafarers
Presidential Communications Office August 3, 2024 https://mirror.pco.gov.ph/news_releases/iran-releases-three-filipino-sea...

The three remaining Filipino seafarers from the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, seized last April, have been freed by the Iranian authorities, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Saturday.

DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac told a news forum in Quezon City that the seafarers have already returned home.

Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels stricken with malaria symptoms: Palace
ABS-CBN News Aug 02, 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/2/filipino-seafarers-held-by-houthi...

MANILA – Some of the 17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on MV Galaxy Leader are suffering from symptoms of malaria, the Presidential Communications Office said Friday.