QuestionsQuestions (POEA DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 5, S. 2000)
They must pay a minimum basic wage of US$385 per month to Filipino Able Seamen on board ocean-going vessels.
It applies to Filipino Able Seamen (specifically, those employed on board ocean-going vessels) subject to the timing rule on the execution of contracts.
It applies only to contracts executed by Able Seamen upon the date of effectivity of this Order (i.e., to newly executed contracts after effectivity).
They remain valid and unaffected by the order until their expiration or termination.
The order takes effect on 01 July 2000.
The order states it is in compliance with the upgraded rate arrived at during that ILO session, implying the wage upgrade is anchored on an international commission decision.
The order states that after due consultations with industry associations and seafarer unions, the basic salary is upgraded. Legally, this supports procedural regularity and stakeholder participation in setting wage standards.
They are instructed to pay a minimum basic wage of US$385 per month to Filipino Able Seamen on board ocean-going vessels.
No. The order provides that contracts executed prior to effectivity remain valid and unaffected until expiration or termination, so the wage increase would not apply to that existing contract term.
The upgraded minimum basic wage of US$385 per month applies.
Yes. The order specifies “on board ocean-going vessels.” This implies the minimum wage standard is limited to those vessels, not necessarily to other types of shipping.
It states “For compliance.” This indicates it is mandatory for covered shipowners/principals.
It was signed by (SGD.) BIENVENIDO E. LAGUESMA, Secretary.
It was adopted on 31 May 2000. It becomes effective later, on 01 July 2000, indicating a period between adoption and effectivity.