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Practice question: Jurisdiction in Seafarer Cases (RA 12021, Ch. XI; DO 247, s. 2025)

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under RA 12021 Section 54, must the covered onboard and onshore grievance mechanisms be accessible at no cost to the seafarer?
  1. Yes.
  2. No; every grievance requires surrender of all wages.
  3. Only the employer’s preferred claimant may use them.
  4. The statute prohibits all onboard complaint mechanisms.
  5. Only passengers may file grievances.

Legal references

  • RA 12021, September 23, 2024, Chapter XI Sections 54, 56-58: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_12021_2024.html

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