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the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he acknowledged their huge contribution to the economy.
Filipino seafarers, he said, can depend on the full support of Congress to the President’s initiative behind the bill “meant to safeguard their rights, welfare, and well-being” and promote as well the country’s entire maritime sector. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito Mendoza also graced the expo organized by ITF, recognized as the voice of the world’s two million seafarers.
The Speaker said the Magna Carta is a comprehensive and progressive law that addresses the various challenges faced by Filipino seafarers throughout their careers. “By empowering seafarers with the necessary knowledge and skills, we not only enhance their professional capabilities but also ensure the sustained growth and competitiveness of our maritime sector,” he said.
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