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Pinoy seafarers top ITF's Life at Sea 2023
Yashika F. Torib October 4, 2023 https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/04/business/maritime/pinoy-seafarers...

John Robert Maraño’s ‘12 Degrees’ (left) won first prize, and Mikael Cesar Bureros’ ‘Converging Forces’ was second. PHOTO COURTESY OF ITF

MECO aids deceased seafarer’s kin
October 5, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/10/05/meco-aids-deceased-seafarers-kin/

The country’s representative office in Taiwan has recently facilitated the grant of financial assistance to the family of a Filipino fisher employed by a Taiwan fishing company who died while on board a Taiwanese vessel in late June.

Coast Guard names ship likely involved in Scarborough collision
Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, Oct 04 2023 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/04/23/pcg-names-ship-likely-involved-in...

Philippines says Marshall islands-registered vessel may have been involved in sea collision
Karen Lema and Mikhail Flores October 4, 2023 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/three-philippine-fishermen-de...

Commercial ship that rammed Filipino boat, killing 3 fishermen, hoists foreign flag — PCG
John Eric Mendoza - October 04, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/220185/commercial-ship-that-rammed-fil...(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

Bongbong Marcos deeply sad over 3 fishermen’s deaths in Scarborough Shoal
John Eric Mendoza - October 04, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/220180/bongbong-marcos-deeply-sad-over...(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed deep sadness over the ramming of a fishing boat in Scarborough Shoal that led to the deaths of three Filipino fishermen.

Widow of slain ship captain seeks Bongbong Marcos’ help
Jhunnex Napallacan - September 30, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1839019/widow-of-slain-ship-captain-seeks-...

CEBU CITY—The widow of a ship captain, who was fatally stabbed by a chief cook aboard an international vessel two years ago, is reaching out to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos for assistance in seeking justice for her husband.

House vows support for Magna Carta for Seafarers
Delon Porcalla - October 2, 2023 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/10/02/2300578/house-vows-support...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has assured Filipino seafarers that the chamber is in “full support” of their rights and will always promote their welfare and well-being.

Senate approves Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers without escrow provision
Atty. Dennis Gorecho October 2, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/10/02/senate-approves-magna-carta-for...

Three days after the celebration of the 28th National Seafarers’ Day (NSD), the Senate approved on second and third readings on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2221, also known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.

Body found near Detached Mole is missing Filipino seafarer
Chronicle Staff 1st October 2023 https://www.chronicle.gi/body-found-near-detached-mole-is-missing-filipi...

The man found dead in the sea in the area of the Detached Mole was identified on Sunday as a 48-year old Filipino seafarer from the tanker MV Gladiator.