Senior lawmaker sees better training, benefits for seamen

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A SENIOR lawmaker on Thursday expressed confidence in enhanced legal protection, cutting-edge training, and improved benefits for some 700,000 Filipino mariners following the release of the implementing rules (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.

For domestic cases, seafarers can seek free representation through the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO).

Under the IRR, the DMW will use the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFW na Nangangailangan (Aksyon) Fund to provide legal aid for overseas cases.

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Author / Journalist: Jovee Marie N. dela Cruz

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: Philippines

Topics: Training Seafarers Carta Employment Protection Filipino Labor Maritime Villafuerte Legal Magna

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Published On: 2025-01-09 @ 16:09:00 (1 days ago)

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