The 1Tahanan Partylist has filed a bill aimed at strengthening the country’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry.
Through House Bill Number 2598, or The Ship Building and Ship Repair Development Act, proposed by Representative Nathaniel “Atty Nat” Oducado, the government agencies would collaborate to research and develop a long-term plan to further boost the maritime industry in the Philippines.
Currently, there are over 400 shipyards in the country, but only 5% export their ship products.
This initiative aims to increase the production of high-quality ships made in the Philippines that can be sold abroad.
The 1Tahanan Partylist envisions the Philippines to be a home for ships made by Filipinos, with “Tatak Pinoy” symbolizing the excellence and resilience of the Filipino people.
Abner is an award-winning journalist. He received the prestigious 2015 Titus Brandsma Award for Community Communication in the Philippines and participated in the 2016 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the United States of America, sponsored by the US Embassy in the Philippines. Founder of WATCH NORTH COTABATO, a media-citizens’ transparency group. He worked as a correspondent for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and CNN Philippines. His experience in broadcasting includes anchoring for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan and General Santos City and Brigada News TV. He anchors Tira Brigada via 105.1 Brigada News FM Manila, Mondays-Saturdays.