President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to ensure the full implementation of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, emphasizing its significance in providing support and protection for Filipino seafarers.
President Marcos ordered government agencies to ensure that every provision of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is implemented and not just mere words on paper. '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,' Marcos said during the ceremonial signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The President directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), Department of Labor Employment (DOLE), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and other concerned agencies to ensure the immediate issuance of all remaining guidelines relative to the implementation of the IRR and the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. He also told them to monitor its strict compliance by all stakeholders, and assist seafarers to maximize the benefits that it provides. 'As we formally implement this landmark law, I urge all of us—public servants, industry leaders, and maritime advocates—to embrace our roles with determination,' he said. Marcos emphasized that the provisions of the said law'are part of a holistic framework designed to uplift the lives of Filipino seafarers and their families.' Among the features of the IRR is the establishment of One-Stop Shop Centers for Seafarers to simplify processes in order to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, the President said. He added that the Magna Carta and the IRR also guarantee fair medical treatment and access to free legal representation, ensuring that in moments of vulnerability—whether due to illness, injury, or legal challenges—seafarers will have the support and protection from the government. The IRR, he furthered, also protects the women in the maritime industry from discrimination and threats. 'It also envisions a well-prepared and competitive maritime workforce'
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