Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. gave assurance that the Philippine government aims to enhance the training of Filipino seafarers after the European Union raised concerns on compliance with global standards last month, according to the presidential palace.
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARYPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday gave assurance that the Philippine government aims to enhance the training of Filipino seafarers after the European Union raised concerns on compliance with global standards last month, according to the presidential palace.
Following an inspection conducted in 2020, the European Maritime Safety Agency said the Philippines lacked compliance in education, training and certification in the maritime industry. Marina Executive Director Samuel L. Batalla did not immediately reply to a Viber message seeking comment. Senator Mary Grace S. Poe-Llamanzares last month sought to quadruple Marina’s budget to help improve its maritime standard, saying the jobs of almost 600,000 Filipino seafarers were at risk.
The GSP+ scheme requires the Philippines to uphold commitments to 27 international conventions on human rights, labor, good governance, and climate action.
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