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Seafarer deployment saw an all-time high in 2023 —DMW
TED CORDERO, May 25, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/907962/seafarer-dep...

The Philippines saw an all-time high deployment of seafarers in 2023, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Saturday.

Dark fleet flags attempting to bribe states to avoid detention
Sam Chambers May 22, 2024 https://splash247.com/dark-fleet-registers-seen-bribing-flag-states-to-a...

Dark fleet facilitators are attempting to persuade flag states to turn a blind eye to their operations, a new report from one of the world’s top shipping inspectorates has warned.

MARINA warns vs unauthorized online services for seafarers
May 23, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907732/marina-unauthor...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday cautioned the public against unauthorized online groups offering to process documents for seafarers.

Seafarer Explains Why They Bring Two Months’ Worth of Food on Ships
Jay-r Santiago May 18, 2024 https://philnews.ph/2024/05/18/seafarer-explains-why-they-bring-two-mont...

A seafarer bravely shared the reasons behind the practice of bringing plenty of food before boarding a ship for work.

SSS pledges strong social security protection for Filipino seafarers
John Lester M. Naguna May 17, 2024 https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/05/17/sss-pledges-strong-social-security-pr...

MANILA, (PIA) -- The Social Security System (SSS) vowed to champion the social security benefits of Filipino seafarers following the creation of the Maritime Industry Tripartite Council (MITC) on Friday.

Labor group lauds Laguesma, Remulla for upholding Pinoy seafarers rights
Aaron Recuenco May 19, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/19/labor-group-lauds-laguesma-remulla-for-uphol...

A federation of labor groups advocating for the welfare of seafarers lauded on Sunday, May 19, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for opposing the imposition of an execution bond in awards of disability claims.

PH reaffirms commitment to safety at MSC 108
Genivi Verdejo May 22, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/22/business/maritime/ph-reaffirms-co...

THE Philippines actively contributes to international maritime safety and security at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting, reaffirming its commitment to global safety standards.

PH remains in IMO White List
May 21, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/ph-remains-in-imo-white-list/

DOJ echoes opposition of DOLE in ‘bond provision’ of stalled seafarer bill
Joel R. San Juan May 21, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/05/21/doj-echoes-opposition-of-dole-i...

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in opposing the “bond provision” in the proposed Magna Carta For Seafarers bill.

Group lauds DOLE, DOJ for opposing bill imposing bonds on disability claims
Faith Argosino -May 20, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1942567/group-lauds-dole-doj-for-opposing-...

MANILA, Philippines — The largest labor federation in the country commends the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for opposing the section of the Magna Carta for Seafarers bill on execution bond.