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23 seafarers affected by Black Sea attacks return home – DMW
Zacarian Sarao - August 11, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/334419/23-seafarers-affected-by-black-...

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-three Filipino seafarers who were aboard vessels affected by drone strikes in the Black Sea have arrived back home in the country, said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday.

PBBM admin expands free maritime training nationwide
Ahlette C. Reyes August 10, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/news/pbbm-admin-expands-free-maritime-training-nation...

TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — The Marcos Jr. administration is strengthening the country’s maritime workforce by expanding free government-funded training to 55 regular courses, making skills upgrading, certification, and professional development more accessible to Filipino seafarers nationwide.

PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime conventions
August 10, 2026 https://portcalls.com/ph-creates-twgs-to-lead-in-push-for-priority-marit...

The Philippines is creating technical working groups (TWGs) to lead in the push for the ratification, accession to, and implementation of priority international maritime conventions.

Six Filipino seafarers return home after staying aboard drone-hit ship in Black Sea
Martin Sadongdong Aug 8, 2026 https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/08/six-filipino-seafarers-return-home-after-st...

2 Filipino seafarers hurt in Black Sea drone attack return home
Marita Moaje August 4, 2026 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1281030

Maritime sector gains ground with more jobs, safer seas
Maria Bernadette Romero· 6 August 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/08/05/maritime-sector-gains-ground-with-more...

The Philippine maritime sector is making steady headway not only by opening more opportunities for seafarers but also by making the country’s waters safer for those who work and travel by sea.

Lawmakers urged to tackle MARINA manpower shortage
Jonnavie Villa - August 2, 2026 | https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2026/08/02/2546465/lawmak...

Shipping industry seeks regulatory relief
Carmel Pedroza July 31, 2026 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/07/31/shipping-industry-seeks-regulat...

IMO reaffirms Philippine seafaring standards, retaining country on 'White List'
By Carmela I. Huelar Jul 30, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/30/business/maritime/imo-reaffirms-p...

PHL, Belgium boost maritime linkages for green shipping & seafarer training
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | July 22, 2026 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/07/22/phl-belgium-boost-maritime-link...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed a Belgian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot for high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation.