Jobs Fair 

The Department of Labor and Employment National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) Joint Manning Group (JMG) shall conduct a Jobs Fair for graduating students of maritime and also for those who are still unemployed and underemployed graduates of maritime on September 26, 2008, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at San Andres Gym, San Andres corner Adriatico Sts., Malate Manila.

For other details, please contact, Ms. Andrea P. Cabansag, Head, Manila Field Office and/or Anthony D. Sapasap at Tel, Nos. 339- 2014/ 338- 7830.

National Seafarers' Day on September 28

The Manila Archdiocese informed that a special mass in honor of Filipino seafarers will be held on Sept. 28 at the Baywalk area along Roxas Boulevard.

Archdiocese chancellor Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr said in a circular, that the theme of this year’s National Seafarers’ Day is “Leading Global Maritime Service.”

The Apostleship of the Sea is inviting seafarers’ families to join and celebrate the event. He encouraged them continue to pray for the safety and well being of the Filipino seafarers.

The mass on September 28 (Sunday) will start at 7 a.m. at the monument to seafarers. At 2 p.m., the civil part of the celebration will start at Qurino Grandstand, where a celebration will take place in recognition of the professional and financial contribution of seafarers.