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Manila, Philippines - the country has been elected as Vice Chair of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) in Geneva.

Manila, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III has finally signed Republic Act No. 10365 which creates a single maritime administration that will oversee the training and certification of Filipino seafarers.

Manila, Philippines – Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most damaging storms to ever hit the country, left more than 2,000 people dead and the numbers are still expected to rise.

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines is now keeping its fingers crossed after the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) wrapped up its second maritime audit in October. According to reports, EMSA will release the result of the audit by mid-November.

Manila, Philippines – Around 300 seafarers attended Crossworld Marine Services Inc.’s symposium last October, where the latest issues concerning the maritime industry was discussed.

Manila, Philippines – Crossworld Marine Services Inc., one of the country’s leading maritime manning agencies, is set to hold a seafarer’s symposium on October 21 at the AIM Conference Center in Makati City.

Manila, Philippines - US President Barack Obama cancels a scheduled visit to the country due to the ongoing US government shutdown.

Manila, Philippines – A maritime group has filed a new resolution urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to help in advancing the global seafaring careers of Filipino women mariners.