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Protect seafarers, DMW urges industry
Yashika F. Torib June 20, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/20/news/national/protect-seafarers-d...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday called for industry support to strengthen seafarer protection and welfare amid the perils of working at sea.

Marina, DOST, UP partner to modernize maritime industry with data-driven systems
Lorenz S. MarasiganJune 19, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/06/19/marina-dost-up-partner-to-moder...

DMW extends assistance to 2 seafarers freed from pirate captivity in Haiti
Martin Sadongdong Jun 20, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/20/dmw-extends-assistance-to-2-seafarers-freed...

Two seafarers who returned to the country after being rescued from pirate captivity in Haiti have received financial assistance from the government, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) disclosed Friday, June 20.

Anti-piracy hardware gains traction
Sam Chambers June 19, 2025 https://splash247.com/anti-piracy-hardware-gains-traction/

Edinburgh-based Palaemon Maritime, a maritime security company founded by Royal Marines veteran Steve Regis, has raised $750,000 to scale its alternative to razor wire — a barrier system already in use by major operators like Maersk and ADNOC.

Protect seafarers, DMW urges industry
Yashika F. Torib June 20, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/20/news/national/protect-seafarers-d...

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday called for industry support to strengthen seafarer protection and welfare amid the perils of working at sea.

Government urged to ease regulations on domestic seafarers
Aaron Recuenco Jun 18, 2025 https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/18/group-urges-government-to-ease-regulations-...

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