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TIMELINE: The killing of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar in Navotas
Jairo Bolledo Aug 12, 2023 https://www.rappler.com/nation/timeline-killing-jemboy-baltazar-navotas/

VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Understanding the plight of Filipino seafarers
VERA Files Aug 09, 2023 https://verafiles.org/articles/vera-files-fact-sheet-understanding-the-p...

Seafarers have the right to a healthy and safe working environment
The Editorial Team August 8, 2023 https://safety4sea.com/seafarers-have-the-right-to-a-healthy-and-safe-wo...

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) supports the idea that overlooking seafarer’s rights is not only illegal but also the cause for major safety threats.

Seas of Discontent: Seafarer ‘Happiness’ Continues to Decline
Mike Schuler August 7, 2023 https://gcaptain.com/seas-of-discontent-seafarer-happiness-continues-to-...

There was a notable decline in the “happiness” of the world’s seafarers in the second quarter as working and living conditions continue to lag below pre-pandemic standards, according to the Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) report.

Marina aligns 5-year plans, programs with MIDP
YFT August 9, 2023 https://seafarertimes.com/2020-21/#overlay=node/add/article

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is taking significant strides to align its five-year strategic plans and programs with the country's long-term Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP).

ILO, EU help Pinoy seamen
John Victor D. Ordoñez August 3, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/08/03/537761/ilo-eu-help-pi...

THE INTERNATIONAL Labour Organization (ILO) has partnered with the European Union (EU) and charity organization Stella Maris Philippines to educate migrant Filipino fishermen and seafarers on their basic rights including on ways to avoid human trafficking.

The evolving role of the seafarer in a more digitalized and sustainable shipping industry
27/06/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-evolving-role-of-the-seafarer-i...

Execution bond in the proposed escrow provision is anti-labor
Atty. Dennis Gorecho July 31, 2023 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/31/execution-bond-in-the-proposed-...

The requirement of posting an execution bond under the proposed escrow provision of the pending Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is another manifestation of its anti-labor character.

MMPC, MarCoPay make vehicle purchase easier for seafarers
August 7, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/velocity/2023/08/07/537873/mmpc-marcopay-ma...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Philippines Corp. (MMPC) and MarCoPay, Inc., a Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) group company that operates the MarCoPay financial platform for seafarers, recently entered into an agreement to promote new vehicle sales to Filipino seafarers on MarCoPay’s mobile app.

Izmail Seafarers’ Centre hit in drone attack
News 02/08/2023 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/izmail-seafarers-centre-hit-in-dron...