Last updated Apr 11, 2020 | Jobs and Tips, Money Making, OutReach, Seaman's Health, Uncategorized
Land-based and sea-based overseas workers whose employment was displaced by the Corona virus pandemic will be given ten thousand pesos financial assistance. According to Secretary Silvestre Bello III, “The Department of Labor and Employment has already prepared the...
Mar 25, 2020 | Best Memories, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health
It’s all over the news. The corona virus outbreak is gripping people in fear. Nobody is allowed to leave their homes as government imposes community lock down and quarantine. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, parks and public places are empty. As a seaman, being in a...
Oct 15, 2018 | Life Lessons, Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health
On my previous post, I shared my personal account regarding the results of my Pre-employment Medical Exam (PEME). Linking similar outcome to other seafarers prove that there is something fishy going on within some of our medical clinics. My story is only a...
Last updated Feb 23, 2019 | Best Memories, Documents, Seaman's Health
It was way back February 2009 when I had my first shot of yellow fever vaccine with my classmates. We were given a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate also known as Certificate of Vaccination after that. Initially, our yellow fever certificate is valid for ten years....
Last updated Jun 9, 2019 | Home, Seaman Narrative, Seaman's Health
Pre-employment medical examination for seafarers also known as PEME is mandated by international regulations for persons working on ships. Many seafarers undergo PEME everyday. From first time cadets to old and experienced seamen, each one must prove their mind and...
