The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has revoked the license of a local manning agency amid allegations of exploitation involving 383 Filipino fishermen deployed on vessels in the Indian Ocean. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the agency, Buwan Tala Manning Inc., faced license cancellation due to serious violations of the fishermen's employment contracts, including non-payment of wages, poor working conditions, and irregular work hours. The fishermen sought assistance from the DMW Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB) in June after enduring months of mistreatment.

Rosel, T. (2024, October 10). Manning agency's license revoked over exploitation of Pinoy fisherfolk. Tempo, p. 3.