THE local maritime industry's manning sector welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of Hans Leo Cacdac as secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

'We are thrilled to celebrate the appointment of Hon. Hans Leo Cacdac as the new Department of Migrant Workers secretary. His deep understanding of our maritime community, honed over the years, makes him a champion for Filipino seafarers. We look forward to working together to ensure their continued success on the global stage,' the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies Maritime Group said in a statement.