POEA DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 5, S. 2000

: The basic salary rate for Filipino Able Seamen on board ocean-going vessels is set at a minimum of US$385 per month.
: The wage upgrade took effect on July 1, 2000.
: The upgraded minimum wage applies only to contracts executed by Able Seamen from the date of effectivity, July 1, 2000, onwards.
: No, shipboard employment contracts executed prior to the effectivity date remain valid and unaffected by this order until their expiration or termination.
: All shipowners and principals of ocean-going vessels are required to pay the upgraded wage to Filipino Able Seamen.
: The upgraded rate was arrived at during the 28th Session of the Joint Maritime Commission of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
: No, the order specifically applies to Able Seamen on board ocean-going vessels only.
: Contracts executed before the effective date remain valid and are not affected by the wage increase until they expire or are terminated.
: The order was signed and adopted by Bienvenido E. Laguesma, who was the Secretary at the time.