Marcos: Time to make maritime industry a top priority

Marcos: Time to make maritime industry a top priority
ANNA FELICIA BAJO, February 28, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/862292/marcos-time-to-...

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that the Philippine maritime industry should be a top priority of the government.
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"Given that the Philippines is a maritime nation, I believe that it is time for us to make the maritime industry once again a top priority," Marcos said as he graced the Philippine Maritime Industry Summit 2023 at the Manila Hotel.

"While we already hold a dominant position in the world of global shipping, I certainly believe that we can do more, especially here at home," Marcos added.

The President said there is a need to ensure that the government would harness the seafarer's knowledge, "make use of their experience, and mobilize our local industries to build an even stronger domestic maritime industry for the benefit of our people."

"So, I encourage all government institutions and key stakeholders to collaborate, to cooperate to ensure the continued growth and development of this extremely important sector," Marcos said.