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Marcos signs Magna Carta for Seafarers into law
Michelle Abad Sep 23, 2024 https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/marcos-signs-magn...

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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, September 23, signed into law the Magna Carta for Seafarers, or Republic Act 12021, which aims to protect the rights and welfare of hundreds of thousands of Filipino seafarers around the world.
Marcos signs Magna Carta for Seafarers into law

“[The Magna Carta is] not only a tribute to their sacrifices but a call to weave together a future that they can be proud of — one where their voices are heard, their rights are upheld, [and] their families feel the support of a nation that understands the weight of their duty,” Marcos said in a speech during the signing ceremony on Monday.

The law covers various rights of seafarers — from fair working conditions, right to self-organization and collective bargaining, affordable education, protection against discrimination, and more efficient processes via digitalization, among others.

It also contains a set of provisions for women seafarers, including protection from gender-based discrimination, and lesser compensation compared with their male counterparts.