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Eastern Samar town eyes raps vs Chinese vessel owner
Joey Gabieta - May 08, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766069/eastern-samar-town-eyes-raps-vs-ch...

GUIUAN, Eastern Samar, Philippines — Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan of this town has started looking into possible legal actions against the owner and crew of a Chinese vessel that ran aground off Sulangan Island last April 19.

35 injured in collision at Mactan Channel involving fast craft, cargo vessel
Morexette Marie Erram, Paul Lauro | May 22,2023 - https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/505683/35-injured-in-collision-at-mac...

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 35 passengers on board a fast craft were injured after they figured in a collision with a cargo vessel at sea on Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2023, here.

Shipowners shun Pinoy seamen due to ambulance-chasing racket
22/05/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipowners-shun-pinoy-seamen-due-to...

Ambulance-chasing lawyers swindle seafarers. They hang out in hospitals, airports and offices where seamen gather, there to offer crooked deals. They even advertise online in breach of ethics.

Two Marina personnel under probe for alleged issuance of unauthorized permit to MT Princess Empress
ANC 24/7 May 20, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND98fyzA794

A drowning maritime industry
Sam A. Ramos Yeo and Samantha Sicangco May 21, 2023 https://theguidon.com/1112/main/2023/05/a-drowning-maritime-industry/

Graphic by Danni Natividad

MARINA probes staff over MT Princess Empress incident
May 19, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1201881

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is investigating several staff members for possible administrative liability regarding the incident involving the MT Princess Empress, based on the fact-finding team’s report.

The report was forwarded to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the MARINA Anti-Graft and Corruption Committee.

BI agent asked for P150K for 'escort service' at NAIA, says passenger
GMA Integrated News March 30, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/865592/bi-agent-asked-f...

A Bureau of Immigration (BI) agent asked a seafarer at least P150,000 in exchange for an escort service to help him board his plane, according to Chino Gaston’s report on "24 Oras" Thursday.

Escrow: Fly in the ointment in proposed Magna Carta for seafarers
May 18, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1770948/escrow-fly-in-the-ointment-in-prop...

MANILA, Philippines—While the recently approved draft of the Magna Carta of Seafarers was seen as “a much-needed development” in advancing and protecting the rights of Filipino seafarers, groups cautioned against a provision in the proposed measure.

Shipowners shun Pinoy seamen due to ambulance-chasing racket
Jarius Bondoc - May 19, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2023/05/19/2267334/shipowners-shun-pino...

Ambulance-chasing lawyers swindle seafarers. They hang out in hospitals, airports and offices where seamen gather, there to offer crooked deals. They even advertise online in breach of ethics.

Magna Carta designed to protect seafarers’ interest, Rep. Salo says
Jovee Marie de la Cruz May 18, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/18/magna-carta-designed-to-protect...

The chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs assured labor groups on Thursday that the House-approved Magna Carta of Seafarers bill is designed to protect seafarers.