NATIONAL Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), the country’s sole government-owned maritime training and research center, has made public its P1.3 billion Modernization Plan to improve its facilities, infrastructure and capabilities to expand maritime training and research in the country.
NMP presented during a local media forum in Tacloban its comprehensive P1,337,613,775-plan for fiscal year 2025-2028, which outlines strategic initiatives to upgrade its facilities and infrastructure, expand its training and research capabilities, and enhance overall service delivery.
The Modernization Plan was endorsed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. It was officially submitted to Speaker Martin Romualdez through the chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, Tingog Partylist Rep. Jude Acidre.
The National Maritime Polytechnic in Leyte. FILE PHOTO
NMP said in an official statement that the initiative would benefit seafarers and their families while continuing to improve the quality of life in Eastern Visayas and its neighboring regions.
The NMP Modernization Plan is aligned with the DMW’s goal of empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
It also responds to the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for increased collaboration between government agencies and private stakeholders to ensure a steady supply of skilled workers for the shipping industry.
The plan reflects NMP’s commitment to advancing maritime education and training under the leadership of its Executive Director Victor del Rosario.
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