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MARINA to oversee maritime education
Angela Daguman Sep 25, 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/09/24/marina-to-oversee-maritime-education

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is set to oversee all maritime-related activities ranging from training and education, to ensure the proper implementation of the recently signed maritime law intended to protect all Filipino maritime students and seafarers.

World Maritime Day: Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers signed
Manila Bulletin Sep 26, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/25/world-maritime-day-magna-carta-of-filipino-s...

What is the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers?
Michelle Abad Sep 24, 2024 https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/things-to-know-ma...

The newly-signed law details the various rights of Filipino seafarers, such as just conditions of work, right to organize, and freedom from discrimination

A gift for Filipino seafarers
Philippine Daily Inquirer / September 25, 2024 https://opinion.inquirer.net/177060/a-gift-for-filipino-seafarers

Finally, 20 years after the bill was first filed during the 13th congress in 2004, the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which seeks to promote the welfare of more than half a million domestic and overseas Filipino seafarers was signed into law by President Marcos last Monday.

Explainer: What you need to know about the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Sep 23, 2024, https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-...

ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act 12021), a landmark legislation that seeks to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

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

A seafarers' rights group protests the inclusion of an execution bond provision seen in the third bicameral committee report

Philippines President signs delayed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law
Marcus Hand, September 23, 2024 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/philippines-president-signs-de...

The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr finally signs the long-awaited Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers designed to the protect the rights of ship’s crew from the country.
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At a Glance

DMW hosts job fair for sea-based OFWs as demand for Filipino seafarers remains high
Katrina Domingo Sept 22, 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/dmw-hosts-job-fair-for-sea-based-of...

Press Release
September 22, 2024 http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2024/0922_escudero1.asp

CHIZ: LONG-AWAITED MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS UP FOR PBBM SIGNING

After over a decade of waiting, the bill that will ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers is set to become a law.

PH among top providers of seafarers, ships in the world: PCG
Michael Delizo Sep 22, 2024 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/26/new-us-visa-application-process-...

MANILA — The Philippines is the fourth largest provider of seafarers and fifth in shipbuilding in the world, a top Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said Sunday, as the agency leads the celebration of the 25th National Maritime Week and 29th National Seafarers’ Day.