“You are highly qualified, mag-level up tayo. Hindi natin patutulugin ang papel, lahat dapat gumagalaw.”

MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan recognized the competence of all MARINA personnel and encouraged to adopt a more proactive approach in delivering their functions for the development and improvement of the maritime industry in the country.

As the Administrator launched her campaign entitled “Charting a Clean Course, Safely Sailing Together,” it is important to remind the MARINA employees on core values of professionalism, integrity and excellence.

During her two-day dialogue meetings with the MARINA Service Units, Malaluan emphasized the key factors which include teamwork, open communication and well-informed decision making in order to achieve the objective of the current leadership particularly good and effective governance.

The said meetings which were held at the MARINA Central Office, Port Area, Manila on 10-11 January 2024, also focused on the recognition of respective role and contribution of every MARINA employee, regardless of their position or nature of employment, especially in performing the Agency’s mandates and achieving its goals in the Philippine maritime industry.

The Administrator also encourages to implement both top-down and bottom-up approaches and communication within MARINA. The activity aims to promote unity among all personnel through listening to the issues, concerns and recommendations from the rank and file, which the Administrator believes could contribute in further enhancing effectiveness and efficiency in delivering frontline services.

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