Seafarer group seeks swift passage of Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
The Association of Marine Officers and Ratings Inc, a group of Filipino seafarers thanked Senate President Chiz Escudero, Sen. Raffy Tulfo, Sen. Koko Pimentel and Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other lawmakers for the deletion of a controversial provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers......»»
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DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
“We do believe that any law which will improve the lot of seafarers should be signed as soon as possible, but we fully respect the desire of the president and legislators to improve the bill as it is.”.....»»
Alcoy accident: Motorcycle crashes into barrier; retired seafarer dead, wife hurt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A retired seafarer lost his life while his wife got injured when their motorcycle bumped into a concrete road barrier in Barangay Guiwang, Alcoy, Cebu at around 5:43 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024. The victims were identified as Tertuliano Bergantin, 66, a former seafarer, and his wife Nimfa Bergantin, 60,.....»»
DMW wants strict adherence to seafarer right of refusal clause
DMW wants strict adherence to seafarer right of refusal clause.....»»
Seafarer group seeks swift passage of Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
The Association of Marine Officers and Ratings Inc, a group of Filipino seafarers thanked Senate President Chiz Escudero, Sen. Raffy Tulfo, Sen. Koko Pimentel and Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other lawmakers for the deletion of a controversial provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers......»»
Pinay nagtapos na magna cum laude sa US Coast Guard Academy
UMUKIT ng kasaysayan ang isang 21-anyos na estudyante mula sa Iligan City dahil sa pagiging kauna-unahang Pinay na nagtapos ng degree in specialized field sa United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) sa New London, Connecticut noong Mayo 22. The post Pinay nagtapos na magna cum laude sa US Coast Guard Academy first appeared on Abante......»»
Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac
MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»
Villar seeks passage of Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law
Sen. Cynthia Villar has called for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law to prevent middlemen and traders from taking advantage of rice farmers and consumers......»»
Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law
Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law.....»»
Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year
Los Angeles, United States—Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift on Sunday made Grammy history by winning her fourth Album of the Year award for “Midnights” -– the most ever by any artist. With her record-breaking triumph, the 34-year-old surpassed music icons Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder with the most wins of the top Grammy. Swift bested.....»»
Taylor Swift-NFL conspiracy theories are the result of 2 sets of hardcore fans colliding
A vocal minority of NFL fans have complained that Swift is receiving too much airtime during games. But it is not just Swift who is disrupting the NFL, it is also her fans: the 'Swifties.'.....»»
London museum seeks Taylor Swift superfan for advisory role
The V&A Museum in London is calling Swifties to apply for the role of 'Taylor Swift superfan adviser' to help its teams learn more about niche subjects and cultural trends.....»»
Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Filipino swifties go on pricey pilgrimage to Singapore
SINGAPORE— Taylor Swift: This is the only reason Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore this week. Flying in from Manila on Friday was Suizo, a 30-year-old software engineer who also heads a Philippine group of swifties, as fans of the singer are known. She arrived in Singapore together with 17 other friends. How much is.....»»
Swift passage of anti-piracy bills urged
An advocacy group is appealing to the government to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills due to the reported economic losses and crimes that piracy brings......»»
Delay in passage of anti-piracy bills hit
A citizens advocacy group has decried the delay in the passage of a law that would intensify the drive against online pirates who have been stealing from the Philippine creative industry, depriving workers of just rewards and exposing people to cyber threats......»»
SSS pushes for social security protection of seafarers
SSS pushes for social security protection of seafarers.....»»
One of four Pinoy seafarers held by Iran freed
One of the four Filipino seafarers being held by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has been released, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday......»»
Philippine seafarers banned from sailing in Red Sea
Filipino seafarers are now barred from boarding foreign vessels sailing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden......»»
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians.....»»
Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH
Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH.....»»
CLOSAP welcomes passage of ordinance for drug-free workplace
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) welcomed the recent passage of an ordinance that institutionalizes the implementation of a drug-free workplace here. The ordinance authored by Councilor Emilio Galaroza Jr., the Chairman of the Committee on Health, mandates the conduct of authorized drug testing in all offices of.....»»