ICYMI : The Department of Transportation played down fears over the potential job losses of 50,000 Filipino seafarers, noting that they were still being employed by global shipping lines despite issues on the country’s noncompliance with international ...
The DOTr official said they were working with the Department of Migrant Workers , the Commission on Higher Education , the Department of Labor and Employment , and the Philippine Coast Guard to implement the standards required by Emsa.The DOTr chief added that he would be meeting with foreign ambassadors to assure them that the country was committed to complying with the STCW requirements, adding that he had already met with the envoys of France and Norway.
“The President never ordered Marina to be removed as an implementing agency nor did I ever say this in any interview,” the official pointed out.“The DMW fully supports the actions being taken by the DOTr and Marina to ensure compliance with international maritime standards, particularly on the education, training and certification of Filipino seafarers,” Ople noted.
“The government has already sent its responses to the 23 grievances and we’re waiting for Emsa’s feedback,” Bautista said. It said the Philippines and Georgia reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral relations during the 2nd Philippines-Georgia Political Consultations held in Manila last week.
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