IN what could only be described as a gathering of the biggest maritime employers and union groups employing more than half of the 400,000 plus Filipino seafarers in the world, the meeting between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and delegates from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICSA), the International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) in Brussels ended on a positive note, with the Chief Executive promising a serious look at the country's problematic seafarers claims industry.

Earlier, the President assured the same group of the country's compliance with the standards set by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for Filipino seafarers.

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