MTC NO. 02, S. 1995

: The main purpose is to approve the Curriculum on Technical English as a training standard for Filipino marine officers to improve their English language proficiency and communication skills.
: It was adopted on June 7, 1995.
: The Maritime Training Council adopted the resolution.
: Because of concerns expressed by the President over the reported lack of English language proficiency among Filipino seamen, highlighting the need to improve communication skills of maritime graduates.
: The curriculum applies to all maritime training centers in the Philippines.
: Jose S. Brillantes signed as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment and Acting Chairperson of the Maritime Training Council.
: To help Filipino marine officers attain the required communication skills necessary for performing their duties and responsibilities onboard ships.
: Felicisimo O. Joson, Jr. (Administrator, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration), Dr. Mona D. Valisno (Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education), and Hermogenes P. Pobre (Commissioner, Professional Regulation Commission).
: Because competent communication skills are essential for effective performance on board ships and for international maritime operations.
: It signifies a coordinated and multi-sectoral approach to improve maritime education and the language proficiency of Filipino marine officers involving labor, education, welfare, professional regulation, and maritime agencies.