To strengthen regional operations and improve service delivery, the MARINA Regional Office I and II Regional Director, Engr. Jedini Nur A. Sibal visited the MARINA Pangasinan Extension Office on 16 May 2025. The visit marked the formal turnover and inspection of new Information Technology (IT) equipment to enhance the office’s operational capabilities. The deployment supports continue reading : MARINA STRENGTHENS EXTENSION OFFICE WITH NEW IT EQUIPMENT TO BOOST DIGITAL SERVICES

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam — The Philippines underscored its unwavering commitment to building a safer, greener, and more resilient maritime transport system during the 48th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) Meeting held on 7-8 May 2025. Representing the Philippines, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Director for Overseas Shipping Service, Ms. Precila C. Jara, continue reading : PHILIPPINES REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SAFER, GREENER, AND MORE RESILIENT MARITIME TRANSPORT AT 48TH ASEAN MTWG MEETING

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In an effort to enhance the regulation of commercial fishing operations in Northern Mindanao, the MARINA Regional Office 10 (MRO10) participated in a coordination meeting with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 10 at the BFAR Regional Office on 14 May 2025. Engr. Louana C. Acosta, Head continue reading : MARINA-CDO BACKS BFAR 10’s PUSH TO LEGALIZE COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

In celebration to the upcoming “International Day for Women in Maritime,” the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively supported Maersk Equal At Sea 2025. Held at AMOSUP Convention Hall on 15 May 2025, the event features initiatives in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion; strengthening pool of women in maritime; inspiring success stories and challenges faced by continue reading : MARINA, MAERSK UNITE TO PROMOTE RESPECT, INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN MARITIME

MANILA, Philippines – Seeking to open up more opportunities for Filipino seafarers, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) convened subject matter experts from various maritime stakeholders in a focus group discussion (FGD) to develop a Ladderized Maritime Education and Training (LMET) Framework. Held on 13 May 2025, at the MARINA Central Office, the day-long session brought continue reading : MARINA GATHERS EXPERTS IN FGD TO SHAPE LADDERIZED MARITIME EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) proudly joins the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in celebrating Privacy Awareness Week 2025. We recognize the importance of this annual celebration in strengthening data privacy awareness, promoting responsible data processing, and upholding the fundamental right to privacy for all individuals. With the theme, “Global Privacy Matters: Navigating a Borderless Digital continue reading : Message of Support for PAW 2025

In the busy streets of Irosin, Sorsogon, the clinking sound of a tricycle’s chain echoed through the mornings. Rain or shine, under the punishing sun or monsoon skies, John Albert Imperial, 36, pushed the pedals of his beat-up trike, ferrying passengers for a living. For over two years, he endured the daily grind—earning just enough continue reading : HUMANS OF MARITIME: PEDALS TO PORT

A new chapter begins as the Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL) MARINA Sub-Chapter welcomes its newly elected officers. Leading the sub-chapter is President Rubina S. Badoy, alongside Lurence V. Carace (Vice President), Katrina Marie G. Lapig (Secretary), Dana Justine DC Natividad (Treasurer), Josephine O. Castillo (Public Relations Officer), and Eden Z. Evangelista (Auditor). The oath continue reading : NEW SET OF WIMAPHIL MARINA SUB-CHAPTER OFFICERS TAKE OATH

Canaman, Camarines Sur — In a continued effort to strengthen maritime education and training, personnel from the MARINA Regional Office V (MRO5), representing Regional Director Atty. Maximo I. Bañares, Jr., participated in the Orientation Seminar on the SID/SRB Online Appointment System (OAS) and the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) System, as well as the continue reading : MARINA-Legazpi Supports Orientation on MISMO and OAS Systems for Maritime Students

QUEZON CITY – Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan appealed to Filipino seafarers to thoroughly read and understand the requirements and procedures for processing their documents, as the agency continues to face challenges due to incomplete or unqualified applications. Speaking during a Philippine Information Agency (PIA) press conference on 25 April 2025, Administrator Malaluan continue reading : MARINA Chief urges seafarers: Read the process, complete the requirements