President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has certified as urgent a measure crafting a magna carta for Filipino seafarers, Malacañang said.
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has certified as urgent a measure crafting a magna carta for Filipino seafarers meant to keep them safe and employed abroad, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
The bill, which affirms seafarers' rights and lays down the responsibilities of recruitment and shipping companies, is pending second reading at the Senate. "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," Garafil added.
The European Union earlier warned that it would stop honoring seafarer certifications from the Philippines as the country has yet to comply with more modern training systems and requirements for seaborne workers.
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