THE Philippines, highlighting its maritime credentials, has launched its candidacy for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for term 2024-2025.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in a statement on Monday, said the country has been producing "competent maritime professionals" and is "one of the largest" shipbuilding countries in the world.

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