IN PHOTOS: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) inks a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) on 23 April 2024 at NMP, Cabalawan, Tacloban City.
The said MOU stemmed from a series of consultations of MARINA with NMP in crafting the updated Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP).
Further, the MOU lays down the joint commitment of the parties to cooperate in research and development, design and development of training standards and capacity building, with the view to foster cooperation, collaboration and partnership towards ensuring the sustainability and continued development of the maritime industry.
Both parties committed to remain steadfast in implementing the MOU through a governmental approach and fostering a holistic learning approach to carry out plans and programs effectively. The collaboration serves as a manifestation of both parties toward excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
In attendance from MARINA was Administrator Sonia Malaluan, STCWO Executive Director Samuel Batalla, PPS Director Luisito Delos Santos, MARINA-Tacloban Regional Director Atty. Eusebia Cadlum-Boco; from NMP was Exec. Director Victor Del Rosario, Deputy Exec. Director Mayla Macadawan; Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Director of Sea-Based Accreditation Bureau Augusto B. San Diego III, along with other key personnel from said agencies.