C/E Alfredo Haboc, Education &
Training Head of the PTC Talent
Acquisition Group, joined the
CHED OPSD-MARITIME
EDUCATION UNIT in the final
preparation of the CHED

Independent Evaluation. The report is part of the Philippines’ Independent
Evaluation as per STCW Regulation 1/7 (Communications of Information on
how the country implements STCW provisions on Maritime Education and
Training (MET) and Certification in full and complete effect) and Regulation
1/8 (Quality Standards System).

The Independent Evaluation results will be submitted to IMO as part of the
Philippines’ obligations and the positive results will pave the inclusion of the
Philippines to the IMO’s “Whitelist” which refers to countries compliant with
the proper implementation of the STCW standards. This means that
Philippine-issued STCW Certificates will continue to be recognized globally.

The Independent Evaluation started on March 30 and will be completed on
April 9, 2022. As part of the evaluation, the Independent Evaluators will visit
MARINA, CHED, and DOH, as well as three Maritime Higher Education
Institutions, and three Maritime Training Centers and Assessment Centers.