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MARINA joins study on seafarer's role in PH economy
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz June 18, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1252463

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with other government agencies and maritime industry leaders for a landmark study on seafarers’ role in the Philippine economy.

Pinoy Magician Dad sets sail to build a better future for his family
Kristian Eric Javier June 16, 2025 https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/123398/pinoy-m...

What can a father do for his family?

Improved work conditions for commercial fishers pushed; Wage fairness, safety reforms tackled in major Iloilo forum
Neljoy N. Galigao - June 14, 2025 https://www.panaynews.net/improved-work-conditions-for-commercial-fisher...

Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions
Jonathan Saul June 12, 2025 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ukmto-warns-possible-impact-ma...

Summary

*Increased ME tensions may impact shipping, says maritime agency
*US set for talks with Iran over its nuclear programme
*UKMTO advises vessels to use caution when passing through Gulf

A story of strength and hope: Standing up against seafarer criminalization
Yashika F. Torib June 11, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/11/business/maritime/a-story-of-stre...

How the daily routines of seafarers will evolve
June 12, 2025 https://splash247.com/how-the-daily-routines-of-seafarers-will-evolve/
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How much of daily manual operations at sea will be made redundant by 2035? The latest from Ship Concept 2035, our new magazine.

DMW decries 'ambulance chasing,' seeks reforms to protect seafarers
Marita Moaje June 10, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1251884

MANILA – Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Tuesday denounced the exploitative legal practice of "ambulance chasing" and called for urgent and collaborative reforms in handling labor disputes involving Filipino seafarers.

Ship captain gets hero's welcome in PH
Aric John Sy Cua June 11, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/11/business/maritime/ship-captain-ge...

Improve services, BCCI urges shipping lines
Nonoy Lacson 05 Jun 2025 https://tribune.net.ph/2025/06/04/improve-services-bcci-urges-shipping-l...

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Basilan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) expresses grave concern and disappointment over the “deteriorating quality of vessel services” plying the Zamboanga to Basilan route.

NegOr port eyed for San Juanico Bridge truck diversion
Mary Judaline Partlow June 10, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1251880

DUMAGUETE CITY – A shipping line has applied for an alternate port call in Negros Oriental to help decongest the surge of trucks being diverted from the San Juanico Bridge.