Manila, Sept. 2 -- A milestone declaration seeking stronger protection for seafarers was adopted in a Philippine government-led conference in Manila on Tuesday.

The Manila Declaration on Seafarers' Human Rights, Safety and Well-Being outlines eight commitments that advance sailors' welfare amid the risks they face at sea, including global health crisis and conflicts.

"The Manila declaration is forward looking. It anticipates the reality of an evolving maritime landscape. It prepares all of us to meet the demands of a new era with fairness, efficiency and sustainability," Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Carlos Sorreta said, as he presented the outcome document at the International Conference on Seafare...