Magsaysay Training Center

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. 🚜

Enhance workplace safety and day-to-day operational efficiency with MTC’s Forklift Safety & Productive Operations Training Program. Through a blended training approach and hands-on learning experience, participants are equipped with practical knowledge in forklift handling, equipment checks, load movement, and operational awareness in warehouse and industrial settings.

Designed to support safer worksites and more productive operations, the program helps strengthen both operator confidence and workplace compliance in real-world environments.

📩 Enroll now and get started!

MAGSAYSAY joins our Muslim communities around the world in celebrating Eid Al-Adha.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful celebration.

Eid Mubarak!

A new training capability is coming soon to Magsaysay Training Center that uses immersive simulation for real maritime scenarios.

Stay tuned!

Celebrating the strength and heart of the women who shape our character every day. You make everything matter.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our incredible moms and moms-at-heart!

Honoring the hard work and dedication of every Filipino worker who keeps our industries moving.

Happy Labor Day to everyone driving our nation forward!

📢 MAY 2026 TRAINING SCHEDULE! ⚓
Enhance your maritime skills and prepare for a world-class career at sea with Magsaysay Training Center.

Our internationally recognized training programs are designed to equip Filipino seafarers with the knowledge, discipline, and expertise needed to succeed in the global maritime industry.

Secure your slot this May and take the next step in your maritime career.

Register via our official MTC Portal:
https://registration.magsaysaytraining.edu.ph

📍 Location: 6th Floor, Times Plaza Building
Taft Avenue corner UN Avenue, Manila
(Beside LRT UN Avenue Station)

🕗 Office Hours for Walk-In and Inquiry:
Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Enroll Now!

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Navigating You to the Future 💙

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) warmly welcomed the Magsaysay Training Center African Cadets and training staff aboard BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) at Port Area, Manila, today, April 26, 2026.

During the ship tour and visit, the cadets were given the opportunity to explore various facets of maritime operations, observe modern technology and equipment, and learn about the different departments and functions of PCG vessels, including navigation, engineering, and safety protocols.

The visit aimed to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the maritime profession. By witnessing the PCG’s daily operations firsthand, they gained valuable insights into the realities and responsibilities of a career at sea.

This activity reflects the PCG’s continued commitment to strengthening partnerships with maritime training institutions and nurturing the next generation of maritime professionals.

[Photos by: ASN Embelino PCG and ASN Llagas PCG /CGPAS]

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𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘𝟒𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Speaking at the SAFETY4SEA Forum 2026, Magsaysay Learning Resources, Inc. (MLRI) President Dr. Alex M. Enriquez emphasized that the maritime sector is not facing a shortage of talent or graduates, citing strong institutional support across maritime schools, training institutions, and assessment centers.

He stressed that the issue is not supply, but what happens between graduation and leadership readiness—the real bottleneck is structured training. Framing it as a conversion challenge, he noted that the focus should not be on how many seafarers are produced, but how many become truly ready.

He concluded by calling for structured training that integrates technical excellence with human competence to bridge the gap and ensure a future-ready maritime workforce.

The panel also included Elburg Shipmanagement Philippines Inc. Data Management Manager Antonio Vittorio Terrei, who raised concerns on workforce aging, officer shortages, and the need for structured career development pathways, including talent development programs. He was joined by Mintra Senior Vice President Capt. Sartaj Gill and The Hood Platform Founder and Managing Director Josephine Le, who highlighted the importance of reskilling, upskilling, and strengthening soft skills to address future maritime workforce demands.

𝐌𝐋𝐑𝐈’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘𝟒𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

MLRI Business Development Manager C/E Marl Jeffone Reyes at the SAFETY4SEA Forum 2026, sharing insights on how digitalization is reshaping shipboard operations and reinforcing the need for continuous learning in a maritime environment that is increasingly technology-driven and data-dependent.

He emphasized that despite rapid technological advancement, human capability remains central to safe decision-making, particularly in complex and high-risk situations at sea where judgment and experience remain critical.

The panel also brought together MARINA STCW Office Executive Director Mr. Samuel L. Batalla, MAAP President Adm. Eduardo Ma R. Santos, and FAME Vice President for External Affairs Mr. Michael J. Estaniel, who discussed regulatory updates under the STCW and MLC frameworks, alongside operational challenges driven by automation and decarbonization.

𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘𝟒𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Magsaysay participated as a Gold Sponsor at the 5th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum held on 16 April 2026 at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, joining global maritime stakeholders in discussions on seafarer welfare, safety, and industry transformation.

Representing Magsaysay Learning Resources, Inc. (MLRI), Business Development Manager C/E Marl Jeffone Reyes joined Panel 1, contributing insights on how the growing use of automation, digital tools, and new maritime technologies is changing shipboard work and placing greater importance on human judgment, coordination, and decision-making at sea.

MLRI President Dr. Alex M. Enriquez also joined the forum, emphasizing the shift needed in maritime education—from producing technically skilled graduates to developing well-rounded professionals who are digitally capable, adaptable, and continuously learning.

In Panel 5, Seafarers’ Voice: Life, Work & Expectations at Sea, firsthand perspectives on life onboard were shared. Representing Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Third Officer Jender Dave Degamo and Captain Erick John Roluna gave an honest look into life at sea, touching on both the challenges crews face and the drive that keeps them going.

Magsaysay’s involvement throughout the forum reflected its continued focus on strengthening people-centered development in the maritime industry and supporting a workforce prepared for the realities and demands of modern seafaring.