Following the release of the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) or Republic Act (RA) No. 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers last Wednesday, a labor group said the law may soon face legal challenge before the Supreme Court. In a Viber message, Federation of Free Workers (FFW) President Sonny Matula maintained that the IRR will not remedy the major flaw of RA 12021 of imposing a bond requirement for seafarers with claims of executions pending appeal.
‘It blatantly violates the equal protection clause by unfairly burdening sea-based workers while exempting land-based workers from the same requirement,’ Matula said. ‘This distinction is arbitrary targeting and discriminatory, creating an unnecessary hurdle for one group while giving the other a free pass,’ he added.‘So for those cases already pending execution, breathe easy—no bond gymnastics required . It’s like getting a temporary free pass while the rules figure themselves out,’ he said. FFW issued the remark after President Ferdinand Marcos witnessed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) sign the IRR of RA 12021 in Malacañang last Wednesday. The President called on all concerned government agencies to come out with the remaining guidelines relative to the implementation of this IRR so RA 12021 can be promptly implemented. ‘Let us ensure that every provision of this law and its IRR are not just words that appear on paper but a bulwark that our seafarers can rely on,’ he said. Marcos said the RA 12021 will not only ensure the protection of Filipino seafarers, but also boost their competitiveness by providing them access to skills training opportunities. ‘The Magna Carta and the IRR guarantee fair medical treatment and access to free legal representation, ensuring that in moments of vulnerability—whether due to illness, injury, or legal challenges—our seafarers will have the support and protection from the government,’ Marcos sai
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