Execution bond removed from Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
THE LATEST version of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers deleted the contentious provision on the execution bond.
“This provision makes no sense. The reason a seafarer...
Boat as a metaphor for our maritime culture
“THE STORY of our nation began with a boat.”
This was the opening statement of historian Xiao Chua – lifted from an essay titled “The...
Noise and seafarer’s hearing loss
HEARING loss is a serious medical condition for a seafarer as it impacts his physical and economic well-being.
A seafarer’s hearing loss may be caused or...
Fishers as victims of human trafficking
WHILE fishing is a lucrative industry, fishers are vulnerable to forced labor and human trafficking due to lack of education or training, and inadequate language skills.
Issues...
Anti-labor and unconstitutional
THE BICAMERAL committee deliberated last week the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers that omitted the controversial escrow deposit but contained an equally anti-labor and unconstitutional provision on...
Personal Comfort doctrine
A SEAFARER is entitled to total and permanent disability benefits for the injury he suffered while playing basketball on board a ship during his free...
Magna carta should expand, not limit, seafarers’ rights
SEAFARERS will be “penalized” by the escrow provision that will downplay their rights guaranteed by the Constitution instead of protecting and promoting their welfare.
With...
Karaoke as celebration of National Seafarers’ Day
KARAOKE is a significant and integral part of Filipino culture synonymous with happiness and good will. Rain or shine, you cannot have a true Filipino party...
NSD 2023: Seafarers as protectors of the ocean
THE SEAFARERS’ contribution in safeguarding the marine environment is highlighted in this year’s National Seafarers’ Day (NSD).
“The urgency to protect the ocean can be...
Celebrating the 28th National Seafarers’ Day
THE PHILIPPINES is one of the major suppliers of maritime labor globally. It is estimated that there is one Filipino seafarer for every four...