Members are referred to the previous Japan P&I News No.789 dated 9 December 2015.

Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc., our correspondent in the Philippines, has provided the Association with the latest developments as attached.

The Implementing Rules and Regulations were issued by DOLE on 19 April 2016 and published on 6 May 2016.

Link to the Rules and Regulations:

http://www.dole.gov.ph/files/Dept%20Order%20No_%20153-16%20IRR%20of%20RA%20No_%2010706-%20Seafarers%20Protection%20Act.pdf