A party-list group has vowed to push for a measure granting incentives, including tax perks, to local shipbuilding and ship repair companies.
He explained these incentives are included in their 5-point agenda in the coming 19th Congress. The group is seeking re-election in the coming May elections. In the 19th Congress, Manalo also said the group will focus on pushing for laws that will help preserve jobs for thousands of Filipino seafarers and retain their global position as the seafarer of choice of foreign employers.
“By empowering [the] Marina on STCW matters, it was able to implement key reforms on maritime education and training, certification and assessment for the interest of Filipino seafarers which would not have been possible without RA 10635,” Manalo said.