The local government of Caloocan City on Friday (Aug. 27) started accepting walk-in Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers in all vaccination sites in the city. OFWs and seafarers don't need a vaccination pass or online appointment. They can proceed to any vaccination site anytime of the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a medical evacuation for an ailing Filipino seafarer in Maasim, Sarangani on Thursday, July 15. Personnel of thePhilippine Coast Guard (PCG) Substation Maasim conducted a medical evacuationfor ailing Filipino seafarer in Maasim, Sarangani on Thursday, July...
An emergency evacuation was conducted for a Filipino seafarer, who fell from a five-meter-high elevator shaft off the waters of Marabut, Western Samar on Tuesday, June 15. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel conducted an emergency medical evacuation to Roland Campañero, who fell from a...
“It was heart-breaking seeing my two officers gasping for breath.” The captain of the cargo vessel MV Athens Bridge, which carried seafarers infected with India variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has shared what he described as a “horrendous” experience during their battle...
The Philippines need to convince EU that it has complied with all the standards required for its seafarers before end this year otherwise as many as 50,000 Filipino seafarers under European flags would losing jobs with their European principals. At the virtual “Tapatan sa Aristocrat” MARINA...
Moving to a place outside one’s homeland is a major life event and not everyone is lucky to have a smooth transition. The adjustment period can be tough in many aspects, including having to deal with unfamiliar dishes and practices. Christine Mallon-Odzic, 31, a native of Iloilo City, faced...
A seafarer for five years, Jury Englis, 39, is used to a life that’s constantly moving. Traveling to new, unfamiliar places and witnessing beautiful destinations, views, and cultures is what satisfaction means for him. However, when the pandemic was declared, his life on deck was cut short. Jury...
