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ITF mandates upgraded global app for seafarer protection
Carmela I. Huelar https://www.msn.com/en-ph/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safet...

Maritime development crucial to PH economic growth-MARINA
Michael Barcas June 18, 2026 https://portcalls.com/maritime-development-crucial-to-economic-ph-growth...

Strengthening the maritime industry is essential to the Philippines’ economic growth, trade, connectivity, and security, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said, as the agency cited an ongoing wave of modernization, digitalization, and sustainability efforts reshaping the sector.

Honest OFW Chief Cook Builds Long Term Meme Coin Project on Solana
06-17-2026

Honest OFW Chief Cook Builds Long-Term Meme Coin Project on Solana
Manila, Philippines - June 2026 https://www.openpr.com/news/4552177/honest-ofw-chief-cook-builds-long-te...

A real Filipino seafarer is making waves in the crypto space with a unique and transparent meme coin project.

Stakeholders back move to strengthen NMP’s role in seafarer training
Reyan L. Arinto June 16, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/news/stakeholders-back-move-to-strengthen-nmps-role-i...

PH proposes maritime security app for seafarers
Darwin G. Amojelar June 18, 2026 https://manilastandard.net/transport/314754666/ph-proposes-maritime-secu...

Cebu's Aznar Shipping plans shipyard venture, targets roro rivals
Dexter Barro II Jun 15, 2026 https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/15/cebus-aznar-shipping-plans-shipyard-venture...

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. is planning to venture into shipyard operations to service its own fleet and potentially external clients as part of its ongoing expansion efforts.

Deported Filipino sailors say they were falsely linked to child sexual abuse material
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán June 6, 2026 https://www.npr.org/2026/06/06/nx-s1-5835231/filipino-sailors-say-they-w...

Maritime healthcare’s real challenge
June 15, 2026 https://splash247.com/maritime-healthcares-real-challenge/

Ronald Spithout, OneHealth by VIKAND managing director, outlines predictable problems and preventable disruption.

Global bytes. Attack on seafarers condemned
Team BL - June 15, 2026 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/attack-on-seafare...

Maritime organisations jointly condemn the attacks on seafarers and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Rubio Defends Hormuz Enforcement After India Protests Seafarer Deaths
Mike Schuler June 14, 2026 https://gcaptain.com/rubio-defends-hormuz-enforcement-after-india-protes...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s blockade enforcement operations in the Strait of Hormuz after India lodged a formal protest over attacks that killed three Indian mariners aboard a commercial tanker this week.