The Philippines is the leading supplier of seafarers. Seafarers are an important economic sector as they bring in more than 6 billion dollars in earnings. Given the commitment the country has demonstrated in ensuring decent work for seafarers and given their substantial contribution of seafaring fleet to the national economy, it is imperative that a legislation embodying the “seafarers bill of rights” is enacted.
The Philippines is the leading supplier of seafarers. Seafarers are an important economic sector as they bring in more than 6 billion dollars in earnings. Given the commitment the country has demonstrated in ensuring decent work for seafarers and given their substantial contribution of seafaring fleet to the national economy, it is imperative that a legislation embodying the “seafarers bill of rights” is enacted.
