AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: CHAPTER I. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers". Section 2. Declaration of Policies.

The Magna Carta highlights the significant contributions of Filipino seafarers to the global maritime industry and the sacrifices they make in connecting the Philippines to the world. It emphasizes the importance of upholding their rights and providing the necessary protections to enhance their well-being and professional growth.

ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act 12021), a landmark legislation that seeks to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

Jan 23, 2024 · The proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is designed to provide comprehensive protection for seafarers before, during, and after employment especially in the event of maritime accidents, pandemics or epidemics, or other natural or manmade disasters.

Oct 11, 2024 · The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers provides a mechanism purportedly to ensure the full and timely restitution of monetary awards for the salaries, wages, statutory benefits, and the death and disability claims of seafarers.

Sep 24, 2024 · A year after he certified it urgent, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law on Monday, September 23, the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which provides a framework on the rights...

AN ACT INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS. Scope. National. Legislative status. Consolidated with Approved Bill (9/23/2024)

Sep 23, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, September 23, signed the Magna Carta for Seafarers which aims to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

It is stated in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Magna Carta that in the case of seafarers, manning agencies whose seafarers will be deployed on-board vessels with policies issued by foreign insurance companies, including entities providing indemnity coverage to the vessel, shall submit a certificate or other proofs of cover from re...

Sep 23, 2024 · MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which aims to protect the rights and overall welfare of domestic and overseas Filipino seafarers, as well as promote their full employment.