Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac presided over the ceremonial oath-taking ceremony for the elected officers and Board of Directors of the Filipino Association of Mariners' Employment Inc. (FAME) on Monday, April 8, at the DMW Blas Ople building in Mandaluyong City.

FAME's elected officers for 2024-2025 are:

Mr. Ericson Marquez of Virjen Shipping, President;

Mr. Michael Estaniel of Trans-Global Maritime Agency, VP-External Affairs;

Mr. Jose Albar Kato of Albar Shipping & Trading, VP-Internal Affairs;

Capt. Ronald SJ Enrile of the Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Secretary; and

Ms. Carmen Rebusi of IMS Philippines Maritime, Treasurer.

The elected directors include:

Capt. Gaudencio Morales of Astra Marine International, 

Mr. Marlon Roño of Magsaysay Maritime,

Ms. Josephine Francisco of NYK-Fil Ship Management,

Capt. Reynaldo Casareo of Cargo Safeway,

Capt. Emmanuel Regio of Island Overseas Transport,

Mr. Miguel Angel Rocha of C.F Sharp Crew Management,

Atty Rodelio Ortiz of Stolt-Nielsen Philippines, 

Engr. Artemio Serafico of TSM Chemical Tankers (Phils), Inc.

Ms. Lenore Maxine Victoria Quijano of Barko International, and

Capt. Banny Briones of Multinational Maritime.

FAME is a non-stock, non-profit organization for manning and shipping in the Philippines, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1974.

Following a brief discussion with Secretary Cacdac about the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, FAME's new leaders convened a board meeting to discuss concerns facing Filipino seafarer employment and preparations for the organization's 50th founding anniversary celebration.