The bill renames the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy to the Philippine National Maritime Academy, expands its mandate to include broader maritime education, research and national security roles, adds new degree programs and training vessels, creates a governing board with high‑level officials, requires graduates to serve the government for four years, and sets up a system so every congressional district can send cadets.
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HB05783 · Sources: BatasWatch
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