HB 1061
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 2, 2025
An Act Converting the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy into the Philippine National Maritime Academy as the Primary Institution for the Basic and Continuing Higher Education and Training of Maritime Professionals and Leaders for National Development and Security, and for Other Purposes
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The proposal would rename the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy as the Philippine National Maritime Academy, give it autonomy, make it the main school for maritime education and security, provide full scholarships to all under‑grad cadets, and require graduates to serve the government for at least four years.
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HB01061 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch