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Filipino Seafarers’ get new legal safeguards

Richard Jones1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Filipino seafarers, get new safeguards for rights and welfare while at sea. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law House Bill 7325 and Senate Bill 22211, which collectively aim to enhance protections for the approximately 500,000 Filipino seafarers working worldwide. The legislation hailed as a triumph for labor rights, underscores the government’s…

Global Crisis: 300 Million Children Experience Sexual Abuse Annually

tech1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has uncovered a shocking reality: an estimated 300 million children worldwide are victims of sexual abuse and exploitation each year. This alarming statistic underscores a global crisis that demands immediate and concerted action to protect our most vulnerable population. The findings underscore the urgent…