Lacson to Help Filipino Seafarers, Modernize Shipping Fleets to Keep Up with International Counterparts December 3, 2021 - We have so many talented seafarers, but it's ironic that our ships are aging. On this note, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said he would offer assistance to Filipino seafarers and the local shipping industry in making sure their vessels are seaworthy and not outdated. Lacson, who is running for President under Partido Reporma, also said he will streamline the functions of agencies involved in maritime affairs to further help the industry. "I think it's ironic... While we enjoy the headway in terms of seafaring, ang ating facilities like ships, may edad na (our facilities like ships are aging). I think we should work along the line of offering some financial package or assistance to our shipping industry," Lacson said at a virtual forum with representatives of the shipping industry Thursday. He said this will make sure the country does ...
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