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Hontiveros criticizes provision on return of execution guarantee in Magna Carta for seafarers

Hontiveros criticizes provision on return of execution guarantee in Magna Carta for seafarers

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Summary by Politiko • PTV Philippines on Youtube • Published 4 months ago

Senator Risa Hontiveros lamented the return of a controversial provision against “ambulance chasing” in the Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers.

Grupo ng Pinoy Seafarers, umaapela namaalis ang Execution Bond provision sa panukalang…

Ambulance chasing refers to the practice of lawyers representing victims of illness or accidents solely to seek compensation and excessive damages from their employers.

“Nanalo na nga, binawi pa,” Hontiveros said on Thursday (August 1).

“It's a good idea to connect the Magna Carta of Seafarers. Poprotektahan sana ng batas na ito ang ating seafarers, pero parang lalo long silang nilagay sa alanganin,” she added.