Various groups have raised concerns about the version of the bill progressing in Congress, particularly what they called the 'anti-seafarer' provision on escrow
“The President also said that the bill guarantees to the international community that the Philippines will comply with its obligations of ensuring that Filipino seafarers’ training, facilities, and equipment are at par with the international standards and those set by relevant international conventions,” Malacañang said.
Malacañang quoted Zubiri as saying that he was hopeful the Senate would pass the bill on third reading “this week.”Opposition groups have expressed reservations to the version of the proposed Magna Carta bill in Congress. “The Magna Carta for Seafarers rights approved by the House of Representatives inserted a provision that even if seafarers win their case for compensation against employers, the award for compensation be placed on escrow and will not be given to them while the employer appeals,” said Colmenares.
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