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Ang mahal ng tuition fee! Lacson vows to make seafarer education affordable
Billy Begas/POLITIKO | April 29, 2025 https://politiko.com.ph/2025/04/29/ang-mahal-ng-tuition-fee-lacson-vows-...

Independent senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson vowed to prioritize the passage of legislation that would make the education and training of aspiring seafarers affordable.

Marina stresses careful document review
Yashika F. Torib April 30, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/30/business/maritime/marina-stresses...

Boxship collides with bulker on Long Tau river in Vietnam
Bojan Lepic April 28, 2025 https://splash247.com/boxship-collides-with-bulker-on-long-tau-river-in-...

A bulker and a boxship collided late on Friday night on the Long Tau river near Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the bulker partially sinking.

Marina swamped by defective seafarer’s book applications
Lorenz S. Marasigan April 28, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/04/28/marina-swamped-by-defective-sea...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is grappling with mounting challenges in processing seafarer’s book applications, with a “significant” number either incomplete or filed by applicants who fail to meet qualifications.

Money MattersL Reform or regression? Part II
Syed Ali Haider Zaid 28 April, 2025 https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/money-matters/1305725-reform-or-regr...

PAMI files petition vs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Yashika F. Torib April 23, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/23/business/maritime/pami-files-peti...

THE Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging Republic Act 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, citing potential negative impact on maritime education and training.

Gov’t programs considered to address mental health issues among seafarers
Martin Sadongdong Apr 25, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/25/gov-t-programs-considered-to-address-mental-...

The national government is mulling the formulation of more intervention programs to help tackle the growing concerns over the widespread mental health issues among seafarers.

Seafarers to get 6.2% pay rise over the coming three years
Sam Chambers April 17, 2025 https://splash247.com/seafarers-to-get-6-2-pay-rise-over-the-coming-thre...

INTERCARGO Welcomes ILO Recognition of Seafarers as Key Workers
April 24, 2025 https://www.marinelink.com/news/intercargo-welcomes-ilo-recognition-525002

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) welcomes the recent decision at the International Labour Organization (ILO) to officially recognize seafarers as key workers under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

FFW: Execution bond of Magna Carta disproportionately punishes seafarers
Atty. Dennis Gorecho April 25, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/04/25/ffw-execution-bond-of-magna-car...

The execution bond requirement serves no legitimate purpose other than to delay the delivery of justice to seafarers who have already endured long and costly legal battles.