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Feb 27, 2024
Filipino seafarers get protection under expanded HRA in Gulf of Aden
MANILA, February 27 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has lauded the expansion of the scope of “high-risk areas” (HRAs) to...
Feb 14, 2024
Marcos OKs 10-year roadmap for PH maritime industry
February 14 ------ President Marcos has approved the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which will serve as the...
Feb 12, 2024
PhilHealth clarification: We don’t offer loans
February 12 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) warned the public against fraudulent entities using its name to...
Feb 10, 2024
PhilHealth to give higher benefit packages effective Feb. 14
MANILA, Philippines, February 10 ------ Here’s some good news from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) amid the increase...
Jan 31, 2024
Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security
HANOI, Vietnam, January 31 ------ Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to boost cooperation among their coastguards and to prevent untoward...
Jan 29, 2024
Marina vows reforms to aid local shipping sector’s dev’t
January 29 ------ The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said on Sunday it has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the...
Jan 19, 2024
Pag-IBIG members to get more benefits
MANILA, Philippines, January 19 ------ Filipinos are expected to enjoy double savings and higher cash loan entitlements while having...
Jan 18, 2024
Pag-IBIG doubles member contributions to P200/month
MANILA, January 18 ------ Pag-IBIG Fund has announced a 100-percent increase in member contributions starting in February 2024. Pag-IBIG...
Jan 15, 2024
PhilHealth implements a 5% premium rate increase this year
January 15 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officially announced the implementation of a “five percent”...
Jan 1, 2024
PhilHealth to adjust benefit package rates in 2024
MANILA, January 1 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to adjust the rates of most of its benefit...
Dec 20, 2023
DMW expresses concern for Filipino seafarers, supports ITF call for safety for all seafarers
December 20, 2023 The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) joins the International Transport Workers’ Federation ( ITF) call for the...
Jun 6, 2023
Marina, DICT integrate online seafarer programs to ‘e-Gov Super App’
June 6 ------ The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) teamed up with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)...
Apr 15, 2023
Philippines Outlines New Initiatives to Improve Seafarer Training
April 15 ------ Philippine authorities detailed a series of initiatives they are undertaking to ensure that seafarer training continues...
Apr 14, 2023
European Maritime Group welcomes EU decision on Filipino seafarer certificates
April 14 ------ The Joint Maritime Committee of the Dutch, German, Nordic, and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce welcomed the decision of...
Apr 13, 2023
BIR: No extension of deadline for April 17 ITR filing
April 13 ----- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is not keen on extending the April 17 deadline for the submission of the 2022 income...
Apr 12, 2023
15 maritime programs shut for noncompliance
MANILA, Philippines, April 12 ------ The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and maritime...
Apr 6, 2023
CHED to work with MARINA, maritime schools to raise training standards
MANILA, Philippines, April 6 ------ The Commission on Higher Education said that it is ready to work with other agencies to improve the...
Apr 5, 2023
Ople sees higher demand for Filipino seafarers after Europe OKs certification
MANILA, April 5 ------ The Philippines expects the demand for Filipino seafarers to rise after the European Commission decided to...
Apr 1, 2023
EU concludes: Filipino seafarers' certificates will continue to be recognized
After over a year that the fate of Filipino seafarers have hung in the balance, the European Union (EU) has finally concluded that it...
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