The PCG, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are also working together in protecting the country’s marine resources as well as the mobility and connectivity in the entire archipelago.
COLLABORATION among stakeholders and concerned government agencies will ensure that the country’s marine resources and jurisdiction are preserved and secured, Transportation Undersecretary for Maritime Elmer Sarmiento said.
Sarmiento said such collaboration will also elevate the Philippines’ maritime industry to global standards, while guaranteeing enhanced passenger experience.
“The collaboration of various stakeholders lends timely support to the efforts of the Department of Transportation at pushing for much-needed reforms to an industry charged with the cost-efficient and safe movement of people and goods across our archipelago,” Usec. Sarmiento said during the launching of BEACON 2023: the maritime league expo on board the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) Teresa Magbanua.
“These industry reforms will help us elevate Philippine maritime to global standards,” he added.
Usec. Sarmiento also urged the Maritime League to help the DOTr identify maritime international standards, “which we can benchmark the operations of our agencies towards enhancing the level of passenger and customer service.”
The PCG, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are also working together in protecting the country’s marine resources as well as the mobility and connectivity in the entire archipelago, he said.
“We should not abandon blue economy advocacy over the pursuit of rapid progress,” he added.
An initiative of the Maritime League in partnership with the DOTr, the BEACON 2023 aims to advance the interests of the Philippine Maritime sector through information sharing, marine technology exhibits and participation of maritime industry leaders and government managers.
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