20/07/2026
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LOOK: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office VII, under the leadership of Regional Director Engr. Ronaldo P. Bandalaria, successfully concluded its six-day Mobile Registration and Licensing Activity held from July 13 to 18, 2026, with a culmination and oath-taking program at the Mocpoc Norte Barangay Hall, Loon, Bohol.
The activity forms part of MARINA Regional Office VII's continuing initiative to bring essential maritime services closer to coastal communities while promoting the legalization, registration, and regulation of fishing vessels and wooden-hulled recreational boats operating in Sandingan Island, Loon, Bohol. Through this initiative, the agency continues to strengthen maritime safety, regulatory compliance, and the professionalization of boat operators in the province.
The culmination program was attended by local government officials, Philippine Coast Guard representatives, maritime stakeholders, fishing vessel operators, and members of the local pumpboat association in support of MARINA's efforts to improve maritime governance in coastal communities.
Present during the ceremony were Hon. Cesar Tomas "Yul" M. Lopez, MD, Mayor of Loon, Bohol; ENS Remuel Montalban, Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station in Loon, Bohol; Mr. Isidro Huraรฑo, representative of Hon. Sulpicio N. Yu, Jr., Mayor of Calape, Bohol, who administered the oath-taking of the newly licensed and accredited maritime stakeholders; Ms. Gemma Vargas, representing Hon. Jonna M. Lerin, Barangay Captain of Mocpoc Norte, Loon, Bohol; Hon. Cesar M. Canillo, Barangay Captain of Napo, Loon, Bohol; and Mr. Aurelio G. Pantoja, Sr., President of the Talisay Mocpoc Pumpboat Association (TAMOPA).
Throughout the six-day activity, MARINA Regional Office VII successfully delivered a wide range of frontline maritime services that directly benefited the local maritime community. A total of 56 Boat Captain 1 Licenses and 32 Motorman Licenses were issued to qualified boat operators, recognizing their competence and compliance with national standards for maritime personnel. The agency likewise facilitated the registration of 11 fishing vessels through the issuance of 11 Certificates of Ownership (CO), 11 Certificates of Philippine Registry (CPR), and 11 Fishing Vessel Safety Certificates (FVSC), ensuring that these vessels are properly documented and compliant with existing maritime regulations. In support of the safe operation of wooden-hulled recreational boats, MARINA VII also issued 37 Wooden-Hulled Recreational Boat (WHRB) Certificates together with 37 WHRB Safety Certificates. Additionally, 17 Certificates of Accreditation and 26 Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) were awarded to qualified operators, further promoting safe, efficient, and lawful maritime transport services in the area.
The successful completion of the mobile registration and licensing activity demonstrates MARINA Regional Office VII's unwavering commitment to making government services more accessible, particularly to coastal and island communities where fishing and maritime transport remain essential sources of livelihood. By bringing registration, licensing, and accreditation services directly to the beneficiaries, the agency continues to reduce processing time, improve regulatory compliance, and strengthen the culture of maritime safety at the grassroots level.
MARINA Regional Office VII extends its sincere appreciation to the Local Government Unit of Loon, the Philippine Coast Guard, partner local government officials, community leaders, the Talisay Mocpoc Pumpboat Association (TAMOPA), and all maritime stakeholders whose invaluable cooperation contributed to the success of the activity. The agency remains steadfast in advancing a safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable Philippine maritime industry by bringing quality public service closer to every Filipino maritime community.
