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07/2017 Volume 13 Issue 07

The MAST Successfully Passes OPITO Monitoring Audit

PHILCAMSAT’s The MAST is proud to announce that it has successfully passed the monitoring audit of the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO) last July 26 to 27, 2017. The audit, conducted in Maragondon, Cavite by Malaysian auditor Airil Amlir, reviewed The MAST’s conduct of training and assessment for its OPITO accredited courses: Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) and Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET). The assessment affirms The MAST’s strict compliance with the stringent standards of OPITO in the delivery of its courses and the equipment used to efficiently conduct relevant hands-on training.

ACM Homes Celebrates 25th Anniversary ACM Homes celebrated its 25th year anniversary with an intimate cocktail and dinner affair at The Conservatory, Manila Peninsula in Makati last July 7. Joining the celebration were friends, associates and stakeholders from the local government units and the business and banking community who have worked closely over the years with ACM’s founders and Managing Directors Carolina Osteria and Antonette de Guzman. Over dinner, guests were serenaded by saxophonist Vince Lahorra while the main entertainment was provided by no less than Philippine Theatre’s first couple Isay Alvarez and Robert Seña. Loyal employees who have helped the company flourish over the past 25 years were also honored during the celebration.

To date, ACM has built more than 12,000 homes spread over 20 projects mostly in Cavite and Batangas. In January of this year, Salas Real was unveiled in Jaro, Iloilo in the Visayas Region, and in the latter part of 2017, Westwood Heights in Davao City will take center stage as ACM’s initial foray into Mindanao. In addition to all these developments, the draft of a master plan of an envisioned township in the heart of New Silang, Cavite,

a property that will be traversed by the recently launched Cavite-Laguna expressway, has been completed.

In the late 90’s, ACM Homes forged a partnership with the Philippine Transmarine Carriers Group and this alliance has helped seafarers provide homes for their families in safe and secure communities while they are away at sea.

The company’s high quality and affordable homes have been recognized both locally and internationally. In 2012, co-founders Carol and Tonette were nominated as finalists for the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and in 2015, Carol was presented with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Outstanding Category by the Asia Pacific Entrepreneur Awards Body. ACM’s 25 years of building communities and forging partnerships is indeed an indication of an even brighter future for the company and the entire housing industry.

LifeLinks Announces Openingsfor Fire Fighters

LifeLinks International Resources has announced career opportunities for firefighters wishing to work in the petrochemical industry of Qatar. Experienced firefighters who have worked in a commercial or industrial environment, civil defense or the military are invited to send in their applications. Interested

parties may visit facebook.com/LifelinksPH for more details.

Lower House Approves Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers The House of Representatives unanimously approved the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on its third and final reading last July 26, 2017.

With a 236-0 vote, the lower chamber approved House Bill 5685, or “An Act Instituting the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers,” which seeks to improve seafarers’ working conditions, terms of employment and career prospects and to uplift the socio-economic well-being of their families. ANGKLA Representative Jesulito A. Manalo is among the authors of the said bill. HB 5685 covers all Filipino seafarers engaged, employed or working in any capacity on board Philippine registered vessels operating domestically or internationally, as well as those on board foreign registered ships. However, it does not cover warships and naval auxiliaries, government vessels not engaged in commercial operations, ships of traditional build and fishing boats.

Under the bill, seafarers shall have the right to a safe and secure workplace that complies with safety standards, as well as decent working and living conditions on board. Furthermore, seafarers shall be provided with medical care, welfare measures, and other forms of health and social protection. The bill also provides for fair terms and conditions of employment including compensation commensurate to their rank, hours of work, basis for wage computation, minimum number of working hours, and rest period consistent with Philippine laws or international maritime conventions.

The measure mandates the government to establish an integrated document processing center where seafarers and the general public can transact with at least 15 government agencies in one location.

PTCAT Signs Contract Voyage Charter with Holcim PhilippinesPTC Agency & Transport (PTCAT) recently signed a six-month Contract Voyage Charter with leading construction solutions company Holcim Philippines, Inc. (HPI) for the transport of 100,000 bags of cement from Holcim’s Davao Plant to North Luzon for discharge to delivery trucks stationed in Poro Point, La Union.

A milestone in PTCAT’s history, this partnership highlights the company’s capability to provide the best supply chain solutions for a variety of industries at competitive rates in a prompt and efficient manner.

PTC Employees Help Marawi Strife Victims PTC’s Human Resources Department organized a donation drive to help aid thousands of families displaced by the ongoing strife in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Mindanao. Through the contributions of PTC Group employees, an initial donation was made to the Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC) to help provide almost 7,000 Mingo meals for Marawi children. Mingo is an instant nutritious meal made of Rice, Mongo and Moringa (Malunggay) with all-natural ingredients, produced in an FDA-licensed facility operated by NVC.

The meals were distributed across 13 evacuation centers by NVC’s ground volunteers and partners on the ground from Rise Against Hunger, De La Salle Academy of Iligan, SIRAJ-MRO Xavier University Students and Teach Peace Build Peace Movement, Southern Philippines Muslim and Non-Muslim Unity Development Association, with the DSWD and DOH as partners in Lanao and Cagayan de Oro.

Other beneficiaries included children participating in psycho-social activities conducted by the Amai Pakpak Emergency Response Team at the Toril Compound and Ma. Cristina evacuation centers; and documented evacuees housed in Cagayan de Oro.

The Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC) Foundation is a Bacolod-based NGO that fights hunger and poverty in the Philippines by providing proper nutrition and access to quality education for children of the poor, as well as sustainable livelihood opportunities for their parents.

In-kind contributions were also collected during the donation drive. On July 26, PTC turned over 75 boxes containing canned goods, bottled water, hygiene products and non-perishable food items to Ms. Rizza Genil, Events and Emergency Giving Officer of the Philippine Red Cross, for the continuing relief efforts being conducted by the Red Cross in Marawi.

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A Journey through LifeTo further help PTC Group employees lead and serve with integrity, reflect on their spiritual values and create a more fulfilling workplace, the company’s Human Resources Department organized “A Journey through Life,” a lecture series on the Human Condition delivered by Mrs. Isabelita Salinas last July 13 and 20 at the Legaspi Room of First Maritime Place. The talk, divided into two segments, discussed the different stages of a person’s life and the corresponding instinctual needs and possible inferences that may either help fulfill or hinder the fullness of one’s potential. Mrs. Salinas also urged employees to persevere in finding their giftedness, which is unique to each person, and use it to be a blessing to their family, friends and even co-workers.

WIMAPHIL Celebrates 10th AnniversaryWomen in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL) marked a momentous milestone last July 7, 2017 as it commemorated 10 years of empowering females in the shipping industry with “WIMA@10: WIMAke Change Happen.” The celebration served as a tribute to WIMAPHIL’s tireless efforts in advancing its advocacies, which were made possible through the group’s strong partnerships with the government and the private sector. A non-stock, non-profit organization, WIMAPHIL was established in 2007 in support of the call of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for enhanced participation by women in the maritime industry. Now with five regional chapters across the country, WIMAPHIL boasts of a membership of over 300 women from the sectors of shipping, manning, education & training, seafaring, ports and logistics, as well as wives of seafarers and residents of coastal communities. Its subchapters include the active participation of women from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority and Philippine Coast Guard. WIMAPHIL’s pioneering projects include coastal cleanups, livelihood programs for

coastal communities, and seminars on women’s health issues, prevention of marine pollution, illegal trafficking of women in seaports and awareness on HIV/AIDS.

Responding to the call of the times, WIMAPHIL currently focuses on three banner programs, namely She to Sea (STS), which advocates for women empowerment in the maritime profession; WIMA on Watch (WOW) which promotes safety & security in ships; and the protection of the marine environment. The celebration was marked by a number of activities including a mass and an exhibit at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS). In the evening, a Gala Night was held at the Ramon Magsaysay Center in Manila attended by industry stakeholders and representatives from the government including Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Maritime Affairs Felipe A. Judan and MARINA Administrator Dr. Marcial Quirico C. Amaro III. In a congratulatory message read by WIMAPHIL Corporate Secretary Atty. Brenda Pimentel, IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim lauded the organization, saying that “WIMAPHIL should be proud of its accomplishments, because just as society as a whole benefits from the full and active participation of women in the work environment, so does the shipping industry. It is safe to say that empowering women fuels thriving economies across the world, spurs growth and development, and benefits all of us working in the global maritime community as we strive for safe, secure, clean and sustainable shipping.”

During the gala night, winners of the Hashtag Making Contest, a competition which aimed to raise awareness on marine environmental protection through social media, were announced. Highlighting the evening was the launch of the She to Sea Female Officer of the Year, a search for the country’s most outstanding female officers and cadets who embody the exceptional characteristics of women in maritime.

PTC Participates in Metro-wide Shake Drill Last July 14, 2017, the PTC Group took part in the Metro-wide Shake Drill organized by the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) and managed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and other agencies and stakeholders. The drill, conducted annually, aims to promote a culture of preparedness among Metro Manila residents for a possible movement of the West Valley Fault.

Tested during the drill was the organization’s emergency response capacity in terms of the proper performance of the duck, cover and hold maneuver, timely evacuation of the building and management of injured persons.

Participating in the drill, organized internally by the company’s Building Administration, were PTC Group employees and building occupants of First Maritime Place and Feron Building, as well as employees of Constellation Travels Inc., Northern Star Energy, ACM Homes, Health Metrics Inc. and PTCAT.

PTC Group Employees Learn About Global Warming As part of the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) program, PTC Group employees attended a seminar on one of the most critical issues faced by the world today: global warming. The seminar, designed to raise the employees’ awareness on climate change and its causes, was facilitated by PTC Environmental Management Representative (EMR) Benjamin Reyes from June to July at the Merryland Plaza in Makati. During the lecture, Mr. Reyes explained how each person, through his everyday actions, contribute to the production of harmful greenhouse gases which create a significant impact on climate change. Employees were likewise educated on what they can do to help curb global warming even through small acts for the environment that they can practice both at home and at the workplace.

Future Flight Attendants Visit PTC MilComStudents from the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan, Ilocos Sur and José Rizal University in Mandaluyong recently visited the PTC Mil-Com Aviation Training Center to attend their One-Day Cabin Crew Training Workshop and Safety Demo Tour. At the workshop, the students were given a glimpse of the life of a cabin crew professional. Using MilCom’s Airbus A320 cabin mock up and emergency slide, the trainees were given a chance to simulate the work environment of a flight attendant, as well as the necessary emergency training needed for the job.

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MV Belita Delivered to UM Bulk AS UM Bulk AS took delivery of MV Belita from the Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation in Kurashiki, Japan last July 5, 2017. The vessel is the sister ship of MV Olita which was built in the same shipyard earlier this year. UM Bulk AS is a joint venture initiative between the J.J. Ugland Companies (JJUC) and Mitsubishi Corporation. Vessels owned by UM Bulk AS include the MV Lunita, delivered in 2014, and MV Ellenita, a TESS-58 bulk carrier delivered in 2015.

Representing PTC Inc. at the naming ceremony were Chief Operating Officer Edgar Milla, VP for Crewing Operations Capt. Stan Santiago and Senior Crewing Manager Commodore Norie Casalme. They were joined by JJUC’s Chairman Jorgen Lund, President Oystein Beisland and Owner Knut N.T. Ugland.