Alawmaker on Thursday sought the passage of the Magna Carta of Seafarers Act to promote the protection and welfare of about 400,000 Filipino mariners worldwide.

According to Sen. Joel Villanueva, the measure’s passage would further recognize Filipinos’ contributions to the global maritime industry.

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