TACLOBAN CITY– Ms. Cheryl V. Pascua, the newly appointed Regional Director of the MARINA-Regional Office VIII (MRO8), met with officials and staff of the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) today, 14 January 2025 at the NMP headquarters in Tacloban City.

The meeting, led by NMP Executive Director Victor A. Del Rosario, served as an opportunity to formally introduce RD Pascua to the NMP leadership. During the visit, NMP provided a comprehensive briefing on its ongoing initiatives and recent accomplishments, highlighting its efforts to enhance maritime education and training in the region.

Both RD Pascua and ED Del Rosario underscored their shared commitment to enhancing partnerships aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of maritime training programs in Eastern Visayas. They highlighted the critical role of collaboration in addressing the evolving demands of the maritime industry while advancing the region’s development and competitiveness.

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