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9 crew saved from distressed boat off Zamboanga – PCG
Martin Sadongdong December 4, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/04/9-crew-saved-from-distressed-boat-off-zambo...

Nine crew members of a motorbanca were rescued from a nearly nine-hour ordeal after their vessel encountered a sea mishap off Zamboanga del Norte on Friday, Dec. 2, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

Global claims trends to watch in marine insurance
05/12/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/global-claims-trends-to-watch-in-ma...

House to prioritize bills for seafarers’ welfare
Sheila Crisostomo - December 4, 2022 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/04/2228369/house-prioritize-b...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will prioritize the approval of legislative measures benefitting Filipino seafarers around the globe, Speaker Martin Romualdez assured last Friday.

EDITORIAL: PH needs maritime agenda
The Editorial Board December 5, 2022 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/05/opinion/editorial/ph-needs-mariti...

Romualdez tells maritime grads: Passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers a priority
Gabriel Pabico Lalu - December 02, 2022 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1700685/romualdez-tells-maritime-grads-pas...

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that would establish a Magna Carta for Seafarers is among the priority proposed legislation at the House of Representatives.

FMC: More Than 175 Charge Complaints Submitted Against Ocean Carriers Under New Shipping Law
Mike Schuler December 2, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/fmc-more-than-175-charge-complaints-submitted-again...

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it has received more than 175 charge complaints from U.S. shippers against ocean common carriers since the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 in June.

House to prioritize passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers
Billy Begas December 2, 2022 https://politics.com.ph/2022/12/02/house-to-prioritize-passage-of-magna-...

he House of Representatives will prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Seafarers and other bills that would benefit Filipino seafarers across the globe.

CrewConnect Global makes successful in-person return to Manila
Seatrade Maritime | Dec 01, 2022 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ports/digital-come-first-singapore-rot...

CrewConnect celebrated a record attendance from the international crewing community.

Reuniting the global crewing community for a three-day conference, exhibition and award ceremony, CrewConnect Global made a successful return to the Philippines with its first in-person event since 2019.

PCG chief puts spotlight on Filipino seafarers in London meet
Martin Sadongdong December 2, 2022 https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/02/pcg-chief-puts-spotlight-on-filipino-seafar...

The welfare and needs of Filipino seafarers, such as up-to-date training and certification, must be prioritized by the government if they are to be at par with the rest of the world.

Bautista: PH to collaborate on maritime efforts
December 1, 2022, https://manilastandard.net/news/314283764/bautista-ph-to-collaborate-on-...

Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the government is looking at opportunities to collaborate with other countries to strengthen Philippine maritime capabilities.