THE Philippines is leading a push to broaden the maritime workforce scope in response to growing labor shortages and evolving industry demands.

At the 54th APEC Transportation Working Group (TPT) meeting in Singapore, held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2024, the Philippine delegation emphasized the need to include port workers, shipyard workers, fishers and other roles in the maritime sector to address critical labor gaps and ensure sustainable growth.

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