Senator Risa Hontiveros has sought an inquiry into improving the standards of maritime education in the country over fears that around 50,000 Filipino seafarers are at risk of losing their jobs.
These came about after findings showed that the Philippines did not comply with the European Union's standards on seafarers' education, training, and certification.
"Labing-anim na taon na pala tayong binibigyan ng warning. It’s high time we summon MARINA and CHED to the Senate, para maaksyunan na itong mga reporma. They need to show Congress that they are taking definite steps to resolve this issue," she said in a separate statement. The lawmaker also said that ship owners and operators might look elsewhere for seafarers to crew their vessels and the resulting lost ground might prove very hard for the country to regain.
"Long term reforms will ensure better job security and employability of our seafarers. With all the sacrifices marinos make doing this dangerous job far away from their families, we also owe them up-to-date training that can save their lives and those of their passengers," Hontiveros said.
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