Marcos: Welfare of Filipino seafarers priority amid Middle East war

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday assured Filipino seafarers that the government will always be ready to provide assistance as they navigate conflict-affected waters in the Middle East. He made the remarks during the commencement exercises of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) “Salighirang” Class of 2026, where 327 midshipmen graduated—146 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and 181 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. READ: PH included in IMO’s ‘whitelist’ as big producer of seafarers “Many of our seafarers continue to travel through uncertain waters, including the areas affected by conflict especially now […]... Keep on reading: Marcos: Welfare of Filipino seafarers priority amid Middle East war