Romualdez tells maritime grads: Passage of Magna Carta for Seafarers a priority

• Published date: 02 December 2022
• Publication title: Philippines Daily Inquirer

A bill that would establish a Magna Carta for Seafarers is among the priority proposed legislation at the House of Representatives.

Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez disclosed Friday this during the 20th commencement exercises of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) in Bataan province.

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In his speech, he said that the proposed Magna Carta for Seafarers is one of the 32 bills specified under the common legislative agenda of the Senate and the House.

The 32 bills under the common legislative agenda were agreed upon during the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) meeting led by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. last October 10.

'In fact, it was among the 32 legislative measures specified as priority under the common legislative agenda of the Senate and the House of Representatives,' the House's top leader said.

'Through this measure, we seek to institutionalize the protection of Filipino seafarers' rights to legitimate concerns such as just terms and conditions of work and safe and secure workplace that complies with safety standards, free legal consultation and representation, and appropriate accommodation, recreational facilities, proper and adequate nutrition onboard in order to protect and promote health and physical...