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Pia Gutierrez

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MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured Filipino seafarers of his administration’s commitment to uphold their welfare and protect their rights in a rapidly evolving maritime industry.The Philippine leader made the statement as he led the signing ceremony of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers in Malacañang, three months after the landmark measure was signed into law.The IRR of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, signed by Maritime Industry Authority Administrator Sonia Malaluan and Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac before key government officials, maritime leaders, and representatives from seafarer organizations, provides a comprehensive framework to operationalize key provisions of the law which aims to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of Filipino Seafarers.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/22/ph-among-top-providers-of-seafarers-ships-in-the-world-pcg-1354">READ: PH among top providers of seafarers, ships in the world -- PCG</a></div>“Sa ating mga marino, saan man dako kayo ng mundo, patuloy ninyong binibigyan ng karangalan ang bansa dahil sa taglay ninyong kasipagan, kahusayan, at katatagan. Kaya naman sa bawat paglalayag sa paglalakbay ninyo, kami ay nasa likod ninyo, naglilingkod, upang maitaguyod ang inyong seguridad, dignidad, at karapatan,” Marcos Jr. said in his speech.“Ito po ay simula lamang ng mas matatag at maliwanag na kinabukasan para sa mga marinong Pilipino at sa kanilang mga pamilya. Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang Bagong Pilipinas, kung saan ang bawat manggagawa, kasama ng ating mga marino ay may seguridad at matiwasay na kinabukasan.”The IRR lays out the rights of Filipino seafarers which include access to information and communication, safe passage and safe travel, consultation, free legal representation, immediate medical attention, protection against discrimination, harassment and bullying, and the right to vote in national elections.It also highlights gender equality and women&#x27;s participation in the maritime industry and requires the formulation and implemention policies on gender and development.The IRR also sets clear standards for employment contracts between seafarers and their employers, and mandates the inclusion of specific terms regarding working hours, rest periods, job descriptions, compensation, and working conditions, to ensure that contracts are fair and transparent.Under the law, seafarers are entitled to fair wages and benefits including membership in social protection programs such as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Social Security System (SSS). Additionally, seafarers may now designate more than one beneficiary for their allotments, enhancing financial security for their families.It also mandates the provision of training programs that meet international standards to enhance the seafarers&#x27; skills and qualifications, improve their competencies, safety standards, and career growth within the global maritime industry. The IRR also strengthens the role of MARINA as the single maritime administration, with jurisdiction over maritime education both for overseas and domestic seafarers.In his speech, the President hailed the signing of the IRR as a step toward ensuring Filipino seafarers receive the protection, benefits, and respect they deserve.Marcos Jr. directed the DOTR, MARINA, DOLE, DMW and other concerned agencies “to ensure the immediate issuance of all remaining guidelines relative to the implementation of the law and its IRR, monitor its strict compliance by all stakeholders and assist seafarers to maximize the benefits that it provides.”“Let us ensure that every provision of this law and IRR are not just words that appear on paper, but a bulwark that our seafarers can rely on,” the President said.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/12/dfa-official-wants-swift-enactment-of-seafarers-bill-after-attacks-1300">READ: DFA official wants swift enactment of seafarers bill after attacks</a></div>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured Filipino seafarers of his administration’s commitment to uphold their welfare and protect their rights in a rapidly evolving maritime industry.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured Filipino seafarers of his administration’s commitment to uphold their welfare and protect their rights in a rapidly evolving maritime industry.

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MARINA, DMW sign IRR of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

MARINA, DMW sign IRR of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

Pia Gutierrez,

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Published Jan 08, 2025 05:24 PM PHT

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