The Foreign Minister’s Commendations Are Awarded to AMOSUP and PJMCC

    On October 1, Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda hosted a reception at his residence to celebrate the awarding of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to the Associated Marine Officer’s and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) and the Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council (PJMCC).
 
    AMOSUP President Dr. Conrado F. Oca and PJMCC President Mr. Eduardo U. Manese received the award from Ambassador Haneda with his appreciation for their promotion of Japan-Philippines economic relations on behalf of their respective organizations.
 
    Around 34,000 Filipino seafarers are onboard Japanese merchant fleet and comprise about 75% of its total personnel.  Filipino seafarers play a constructive and essential role in global trade and contribute immensely to the country’s economic growth.  As the local labor union and manning agents’ association, these organizations, in close cooperation with relevant agencies, are responsible for the stable employment of quality seafarers for many years.