Tag: Magna Carta
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Senator Legarda Proposes New Bill to Support Disaster Risk Reduction Workers
In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change, Senator Loren Legarda has introduced Senate Bill 2927, known as the Magna Carta for Public Disasters Risks Reduction and Management (DRRM) workers. The bill aims to acknowledge and enhance the welfare of DRRM workers in the Philippines, a nation frequently ranked highest on the World…
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New DOLE Guidelines on Seafarers’ Financial Claims Issued
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Manila has released new guidelines to address disputes over financial claims by Filipino seafarers, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully implement the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, Republic Act 12021. The guidelines, outlined in Department Order No. 247 of 2025, were issued on…
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President Marcos Jr. Urges Strict Adherence to New Seafarers’ Rights Law
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for rigorous enforcement of the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. The directive was issued during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace, where Marcos emphasized the importance of protecting and empowering Filipino seafarers through strict compliance with the new regulations. The…
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Mary Jane Veloso Returns Home; Philippine Government Enhances Support for OFWs and Seafarers
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival, just before Christmas, marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts by the Philippine government to safeguard its overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010 with…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Homecoming Highlights Philippine Government’s Commitment to OFWs
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival just before Christmas marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts of the Philippine government to support and protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010…
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Filipino Seafarers’ Economic Impact Highlighted as They Return for Christmas
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian recently emphasized the critical role of Filipino seafarers in the nation’s economic development as they head back home for the Christmas season. He highlighted the significance of the newly enacted Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers, which aims to bolster their safety and security at work. Gatchalian stated that these maritime professionals are…
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