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Philippines’ NMP invests P261 million to modernize seafarer training facilities

28 October 2026
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The National Maritime Polytechnic has launched six infrastructure projects in Tacloban worth P261 million to upgrade training facilities and improve Filipino seafarers’ competence and employability.

The Philippines’ National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) has begun six infrastructure projects with a combined value of P261 million. The work is being carried out at the institute’s headquarters in Tacloban and is intended to strengthen the facilities used to train personnel for the international maritime industry.

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