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Ni ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II
PARA kay Kabayan partylist Ron Salo, isang tagumpay para sa mahigit 600,000 na Filipino seafarers ang paglagda ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.
Ayon kay Salo, malaking bentahe ang Magna Carta para sa hanay ng mga Pinoy seaman, kasabay ng pasasalamat sa Pangulo sa aniya’y pagtugon sa isinusulong na kapakanan ng mga manggagawa sa ibang bansa.
“The signing of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is not just a win for our maritime workforce—it is a victory for the entire maritime industry. The law provides the legal foundation to safeguard the rights, enhance working conditions, and secure the futures of our seafarers,” pahayag ni Salo.
“Filipino seafarers are the lifeblood of global shipping, and they deserve nothing less than robust legal protection as they navigate the seas,” dagdag niya.
Paliwanag ng kongresistang kabilang sa nagsulong sa Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, hindi na aniya madedehado ang mga manlalayag na Pinoy sa bisa ng mga probisyong nagbibigay proteksyon at katiyakan sa angkop na kompensasyon, access sa social at welfare benefits at iba pa.
“Key provisions of the law include mandatory shipboard training, fair treatment in the event of illness or injury, and strict regulations to prevent ambulance-chasing among others,” anang partylist solon.
“This Magna Carta ensures that future generations of Filipino seafarers will have the practical training they need to excel in the industry. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing our seafarers to remain globally competitive in a rapidly changing maritime landscape.”
“I thank President Marcos Jr. for recognizing the crucial role of seafarers in global trade and enacting this historic law. This would not have been possible without the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senate President Chiz Escudero, Rep. Jude Acidre, and Sen. Raffy Tulfo, whose dedication has led to stronger protections for seafarers,” dagdag pa ng pro-OFWs advocate lawmaker.
Nagpasalamat din si Salo sa mga kapwa mambabatas, maritime stakeholders, at advocates na naging daan para mapagtibay ang tinawag niyang landmark legislation.
“The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is a collective achievement. It represents years of collaboration, dialogue, and commitment in improving the welfare of our maritime workforce,” aniya pa.
“With the Magna Carta now in place, the Philippines further cements its status as a leading maritime nation, while ensuring that the rights of its seafarers are front and center in policy and practice,” pahabol ni Salo.
