KABAYAN Party-list Rep. Ron Salo, Chairperson of the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, hailed the recent announcement that US firms are set to hire 75,000 Filipino seafarers.
In a statement, Salo emphasized the significance of this development for the country’s maritime industry and overseas Filipino workers.
“This is truly a momentous occasion for our seafarers and the entire maritime industry,” Salo said. “This development not only underscores the skills and expertise of our Filipino seafarers, but also highlights the confidence of the international community in our workers.”
According to Salo, the announcement is a testament to the tireless efforts of the government and the private sector to promote the country’s maritime industry and improve the welfare of Filipino seafarers. “This is a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment in providing our seafarers with better opportunities and a brighter future,” Salo added.
Salo also stressed the importance of providing support and assistance to the country’s seafarers as they embark on their journeys abroad. “The Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs shall continue to work hard in ensuring that our seafarers and cadets are provided with the necessary support and assistance they need to succeed in their chosen profession,” he said.
“The hiring of 75,000 Filipino seafarers by US firms also highlights the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States. I am confident that this partnership will continue to flourish and bring more opportunities for the country’s seafarers in particular, and to the whole country in general,” Salo said.
“I would also like to express my sincerest gratitude to President Bongbong Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez for their unwavering support in making this milestone possible. Their leadership and commitment to the welfare of our overseas Filipino workers have been instrumental in securing this opportunity for our seafarers,” Salo added.
“This announcement is truly inspiring for all Filipinos, particularly to our seafarers and their families,” Salo said. “It is proof of the tireless efforts of this Administration to create more employment opportunities for our people. Likewise, it is a resounding proof of the world-class quality of the Filipino seafarers,” Salo concluded.
