WHEREAS, in line with the discussions  on the National Summit on Export at the Cabinet Meeting, the President has expressed concern over the reported lack of proficiency in English language of Filipino seamen.

WHEREAS, the Maritime Training Council has adopted a resolution to upgrade the English subject  in maritime education to improve the language proficiency of graduates in  maritime courses;

WHEREAS, it is also the intention of the Maritime Training Council to upgrade the English proficiency of the Filipino marine  officer in order to help them attain the required communication skills while in the performance of their duties and responsibilities onboard ship;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved that the œCURRICULUM ON TECHNICAL ENGLISH AS TRAINING STANDARD FOR FILIPINO MARINE OFFICERS  is approved for application in all maritime training centers.

Adopted: 7 June 1995

(SGD.) JOSE S. BRILLANTES
Acting Secretary
Department of Labor and Employment
Acting Chairperson
Maritime Training Council

(SGD.) FELICISIMO O. JOSON, JR.
Administrator
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration

(SGD.) WILHELM D. SORIANO
Administrator
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

(SGD.) DR. MONA D. VALISNO
Commissioner
Commission on Higher Education

(SGD.) HERMOGENES P. POBRE
Commissioner
Professional Regulation Commission

(SGD.) COMMO. ARTURO Y. CAPADA
Commandant
Philippine Coast Guard

(SGD.) PACIENCIO M. BALBON, JR.
Administrator
Maritime Industry Authority

(SGD.) VICENTE F. ALDANESE, JR.
Private Sector
Filipino Association for Mariners Employment