Pro-OFW solon reacts to America's hiring of 75,000 Pinoy seamen


At a glance

  • Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo says the mass-hiring of some 75,000 Filipino seafarers by American firms "highlights the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States (US)".

  • Salo made this statement even as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is making waves in his ongoing US visit.


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The hiring of some 75,000 Filipino seafarers by American firms "highlights the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States (US)".

Thus, said Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo, who hailed the "momentous occasion" in a statement on Wednesday, May 3.

"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," said Salo, chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs.

"This is truly a momentous occasion for our seafarers and the entire maritime industry. 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," he said.

According to Salo, the mass-hiring of Filipino seamen "is a testament to the government's unwavering commitment in providing our seafarers with better opportunities and a brighter future".

He vowed that his House panel would "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".

"I would also like to express my sincerest gratitude to President [Ferdinand] Bongbong Marcos [Jr.] 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.

Marcos is currently making waves in the US in his five-day official visit. Romualdez is part of Marcos' official delegation.

"This announcement is truly inspiring for all Filipinos, particularly to our seafarers and their families. 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.