National Maritime Polytechnic

04/09/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

ALMERIA, BILIRAN — More than 70 family members of Filipino seafarers in Biliran took part in a Seafarers’ Family Outreach Program held on 03 September 2026 at the ASEMCO Inn in Almeria, Biliran, featuring discussions on mental health, self-care, and effective family communication.

The initiative stemmed from NMP’s research on the mental health and well-being of Filipino seafarers and was carried out in collaboration with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), and Almeria Seafarers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ASEMCO).

With the theme “Honoring Seafarers. Strengthening Families,” the activity highlighted the important role of families in supporting seafarers throughout their journeys at sea and in helping them cope with the challenges of prolonged separation from their loved ones.

NMP Executive Director Victor A. Del Rosario underscored the importance of recognizing the family’s role in a seafarer’s journey.
“When a seafarer leaves home and boards a ship, it is not only one person who begins a journey. A family begins that journey, too," he said.

Del Rosario also noted that while seafarers face long voyages and demanding work at sea, their families likewise carry the emotional and practical challenges that come with having a loved one away from home.

Citing an NMP 2023 study titled “Assessing the Mental Health of Filipino Seafarers,” he emphasized the importance of family support in promoting seafarers’ well-being.

Family and marital concerns were identified among significant sources of mental-health difficulties, while spouses and parents were among their important sources of support.

In this context, the program provided families with relevant knowledge and an opportunity to strengthen the support systems that help seafarers and their loved ones navigate the challenges of separation.

The activity featured a Family Wellness Talk on “Mental Health and Self-Care Techniques for Seafarer’s Families” and a Family Development and Values Discussion on “Effective Communication Between Seafarers and the Family.”

ISWAN Philippines Country Manager Marville Cullen Espago and ISWAN Operations Coordinator Rowena Brizuela led the sessions, who both shared practical insights on managing stress, maintaining healthy relationships, and strengthening communication between seafarers and their families.

The outreach also helped introduce families to ISWAN Philippines and its welfare support services, including SeafarerHelp, a free and confidential helpline that provides emotional, well-being, and practical support to seafarers and their families, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

ISWAN also administers the Seafarers’ Emergency Fund (SEF), which provides financial assistance to seafarers and their families facing sudden and unforeseen crises.

The initiative reflects the shared commitment of NMP and its partners to promote the welfare of seafarers and their families through collaborative and community-based efforts.

“A strong maritime industry is built not only by ships, ports, companies, and competent seafarers. It is also built by strong families,” Del Rosario said.

NMP and ISWAN Philippines formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding in November 2025 to strengthen seafarer welfare, mental health support, and maritime research. The partnership also provides for the promotion of ISWAN’s helpline and welfare resources to Filipino seafarers and their families.

The activity also provided an opportunity for NMP and ASEMCO to explore possible areas of collaboration, particularly in training, research, and advocacy and outreach initiatives that could benefit seafarers and their families in Biliran.

ASEMCO expressed enthusiasm for exploring these potential areas of cooperation.

For more information about NMP, visit its official website at nmp.gov.ph or official page at National Maritime Polytechnic. For training schedules and online enrollment, visit register.nmp.gov.ph.

You can access NMP’s maritime research studies through its e-Research Portal at research.nmp.gov.ph, while information and data on the country’s maritime workforce are available through the Philippine Maritime Workforce Factbook at factbook.nmp.gov.ph.

04/09/2026

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28/08/2026

𝗡𝗠𝗣, 𝗗𝗔𝗣 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝘃’𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼

MANILA – The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) have advanced plans for the establishment of a maritime Regional Training Center (RTC) in Davao City following the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the conduct of its feasibility study.

NMP Executive Director Victor A. Del Rosario and DAP Acting President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian formally signed the agreement on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the DAP Main Office in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The feasibility study will assess the proposed RTC’s viability, sustainability, and appropriate approach to its eventual development and implementation, covering technical, financial, economic, institutional, social, environmental, and implementation considerations, in accordance with the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev) Project Development and Evaluation Manual and other applicable government policies, standards, and guidelines.

This RTC is envisioned to expand NMP’s service reach in Mindanao while complementing the training services provided by private Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) in the region, addressing the significant demand for accessible and quality maritime training to more than 72,000 seafarers from Mindanao deployed internationally in 2025.

With only seven accredited Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) operating in Mindanao as of April 2026, the proposed RTC aims to reinforce the region’s maritime training ecosystem expanding access to government-supported and standards-compliant training while complementing, the services of existing private training institutions.

“This is part of the continuing efforts of the national government to bring quality maritime training and research services closer to Filipino seafarers. This is an important step in ensuring that the proposed facility is developed based on sound planning, analysis, and responsible investment decisions,” Del Rosario said.

The feasibility study is NMP and DAP’s second engagement, following the ongoing collaboration on the proposed RTC in Tanza, Cavite. DAP sa Mindanao, the Academy’s implementing arm for Mindanao-based programs and projects, will provide on-the-ground support for the Davao undertaking within 12 months.

Should the proposed project be found viable, the feasibility study will serve as a basis for pursuing government support and financing for its eventual implementation.

Recently, Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) formally endorsed this expansion initiative to the Office of the President, citing NMP’s critical role in maritime workforce development, expanding employment opportunities and ultimately contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the region.

The initiative to establish an NMP Davao dates back to 2018, when NMP Deputy Executive Director (DED) Mayla Macadawan, then designated Chairperson of the NMP Mindanao Expansion Project, held a consultation meeting with the LGU of Davao City.

Following the meeting, NMP was advised to submit its proposal to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) XI for consideration and subsequent endorsement to the Association of Regional Executives of National Agencies (ARENA) XI.

On February 12, 2021, ARENA XI formally identified NMP as one of the national government agencies to be granted a 5,000-square-meter lot within the proposed Davao Regional Government Center.

It was officially granted through a Dead of Conveyance in 2023 during the term of OIC - Executive Director, DED Macadawan.

A subsumed agency of the DMW, NMP remains the country’s only government-operated maritime training and research institution. It was established in 1978, operating its main training complex in Tacloban City and a liaison office in Makati City.

For more information about NMP, visit its official website at nmp.gov.ph or official page at National Maritime Polytechnic. For training schedules and online enrollment, visit register.nmp.gov.ph.

You can access NMP’s maritime research studies through its e-Research Portal at research.nmp.gov.ph, while information and data on the country’s maritime workforce are available through the Philippine Maritime Workforce Factbook at factbook.nmp.gov.ph.

28/08/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬!

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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office VIII, in partnership with TESDA Leyte, invites qualified OFWs, returning OFWs, and eligible beneficiaries to avail of scholarship opportunities under the Expanded Kaalaman Tungo sa Kabuhayan (K2K) Program through the Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program (TTSP).

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⏰ Deadline for endorsement: September 18, 2026

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28/08/2026

📣𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗦

The Department of Migrant Workers–National Maritime Polytechnic (DMW-NMP) invites Filipino seafarers to participate in the “Rapid Assessment on Seafarers’ Perspectives on the Rationalization of Maritime Training Fees.”

This survey seeks your insights on the affordability, transparency, and rationalization of maritime training fees. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for research and policy development.
Let your voice help shape fairer and more responsive maritime training policies.

Answer the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/DtZsG5M4tXNEb8qCA

You may also scan the QR code in the poster.

📅 Survey closes on 18 September 2026.

📣𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗦

The Department of Migrant Workers–National Maritime Polytechnic (DMW-NMP) invites Filipino seafarers to participate in the “Rapid Assessment on Seafarers’ Perspectives on the Rationalization of Maritime Training Fees.”

This survey seeks your insights on the affordability, transparency, and rationalization of maritime training fees. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for research and policy development.

Let your voice help shape fairer and more responsive maritime training policies.

Answer the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/DtZsG5M4tXNEb8qCA

You may also scan the QR code in the poster.

📅 Survey closes on 18 September 2026.

28/08/2026

⚓ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍!

The National Maritime Polytechnic officially opens the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨.

Now in its second year, this recognition honors an 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗠𝗣 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮 whose integrity, leadership, professionalism, and service have made a meaningful difference in the maritime industry and the lives of others.

They may be someone who:

✅ Served the maritime industry with distinction
✅ Helped or mentored fellow seafarers
✅ Led others with integrity and professionalism
✅ Overcame extraordinary challenges
✅ Made a meaningful contribution to the community
✅ Became a positive example for the next generation

If a deserving marino came to mind, tell us their story.

🔗 Submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/NMPNatatangingMarino2026

📅 Deadline: September 10, 2026

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Help us find our next Natatanging Marinong Pilipino:

⚓ Tag an inspiring NMP alumnus or alumna.
⚓ Share this post with maritime organizations and alumni groups.
⚓ Submit a nomination and help their inspiring story be heard.

24/08/2026

📣𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗦

The Department of Migrant Workers–National Maritime Polytechnic (DMW-NMP) invites Filipino seafarers to participate in the “Rapid Assessment on Seafarers’ Perspectives on the Rationalization of Maritime Training Fees.”

This survey seeks your insights on the affordability, transparency, and rationalization of maritime training fees. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for research and policy development.

Let your voice help shape fairer and more responsive maritime training policies.

Answer the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/DtZsG5M4tXNEb8qCA

You may also scan the QR code in the poster.

📅 Survey closes on 18 September 2026.

20/08/2026

📢 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧!

The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) is now accepting enrollees for its 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗗𝗖) scheduled from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at the 𝗡𝗠𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Available courses are:
Training Course for Instructors (𝗜𝗠𝗢 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟲.𝟬𝟵)
Training Course for Simulator Instructors & Assessors (𝗜𝗠𝗢 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟲.𝟭𝟬)
Training Course for Assessors (𝗜𝗠𝗢 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟯.𝟭𝟮)

📌 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 𝗧𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝟮.𝗻𝗺𝗽.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝗽𝗵. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟵𝟭𝟬-𝟬𝟵𝟬-𝟳𝟱𝟵𝟭 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻@𝗻𝗺𝗽.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝗽𝗵.

Limited slots available. Secure your place and take the next step in strengthening your maritime expertise!

19/08/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮! 🎉💙

We extend our warmest birthday greetings to our Deputy Executive Director, whose leadership, dedication, and initiatives continue to contribute to the growth and progress of the National Maritime Polytechnic. ⚓

Your active involvement in advancing NMP’s programs, supporting organizational improvements, and helping turn ideas and priorities into meaningful actions reflects your commitment to strengthening the institution and fulfilling its mandate.

On your special day, we wish you good health, happiness, and continued success. May you be blessed with more meaningful opportunities, fruitful endeavors, and milestones in the years ahead. 🌷

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Mayla! 🎉

Your NMP Family wishes you a wonderful and fulfilling year ahead.

18/08/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗗𝗔 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗠𝗣 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼, 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗠𝗪

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) has gained the strong support of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) for the establishment of a Regional Training Center (RTC) in Davao Region and its reconstitution as an attached agency of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

MinDA formalized its endorsement through a Memorandum for the President signed by Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno, recognizing NMP’s potential to expand access to quality maritime education, training, assessment, and certification services for seafarers across Mindanao.

These initiatives directly support Agenda 3 of the Mindanao Agenda on Trade and Industry Development by enhancing workforce competitiveness, strengthening human capital development, expanding employment opportunities, and ultimately contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the region.

This development objective is also reflected in NMP’s efforts to expand its presence and bring maritime training opportunities closer to seafarers. In partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), NMP is currently undertaking feasibility studies for the proposed RTCS in Davao City and Tanza, Cavite, which will serve as strategic hubs for maritime training and related services in Mindanao and Luzon, respectively.

“Given its highly specialized mandate and critical role in maritime workforce development, the NMP has proposed its reconstitution as an attached agency of the DMW to restore its institutional autonomy and strengthen its capacity to respond to the evolving needs of the maritime sector, including its planned expansion through the establishment of RTCs in Northern Mindanao and Davao Region,” said Secretary Magno in the issued memorandum, noting that 72,900 Mindanao-based seafarers will benefit from this initiatives.

On July 24, NMP concluded the series of public consultations on the proposed Executive Order reconstituting the NMP as DMW-attached agency, succeeding the first public consultation in Tacloban City for Visayas-leg on June 9, Davao City for the Mindanao on June 18, and Bacoor City, Cavite for CALABARZON on July 21.

The activity gathered national government agencies, maritime institutions, ship operators and shipowners’ associations, the seafaring community and unions to discuss, validate, and provide recommendations on the proposed institutional reform.

A subsumed agency of the DMW, NMP remains the country’s only government-operated maritime training and research institution. It was established in 1978, operating its main training complex in Tacloban City and a liaison office in Makati City.

For more information about NMP, visit its official website at nmp.gov.ph or official page at facebook.com/nmptrainingcenter. For training schedules and online enrollment, visit register.nmp.gov.ph.

You can access NMP’s maritime research studies through its e-Research Portal at research.nmp.gov.ph, while information and data on the country’s maritime workforce are available through the Philippine Maritime Workforce Factbook at factbook.nmp.gov.ph. # # #