The United Filipino Seafarers (UFS) is set to file a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman today against the administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and its former officials and board members for their allegedly dubious approval of a memorandum circular.

The UFS said the circular violates provisions of an executive order issued by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that encourages investments in newly constructed ships or brand-new vessels in the domestic shipping industry by providing incentives to their owners.

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