Filipino Seafarers Demand Equal Pay and Fair Treatment on Dutch-Owned Ships

Filipino seafarers on Dutch-owned ships are fighting for fair treatment and equal pay, as they earn less than their European counterparts. Despite meeting the ILO’s wage standard, they face delays in medical care and unequal treatment. The wage gap is justified by a “cost-of-living adjustment,” but Filipino seafarers argue for equal compensation.

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New IRR for Magna Carta Development Announced for Filipino Seafarers

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac announced a collaboration with Marina to develop the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Magna Carta for Seafarers. The goal is to finalize the IRR by December, addressing issues like ambulance chasing and setting standards for seafarer contracts to enhance protections in the maritime industry.

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