00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations or IRR
00:07in the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.
00:10Under this, the rights of the marines are enshrined in the correct information related to their work,
00:17including protection against abuse and discrimination,
00:22clear contracts for work, medical attention, and sick leave
00:27in case of illness while on a trip or in quarantine.
00:32This agreement not only opens opportunities for the industry,
00:38it also reflects our dedication to a more progressive and fairer policy
00:46in the maritime industry.
00:49This is just the beginning of a more stable and bright future
00:54for our Filipino sailors and their families.
