THE Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will allow foreign nationals to engage in domestic shipping, according to Memorandum Circular No DS-2023-02, reports Manila’s PortCalls. The measure outline guidelines for domestic shipping as a public service under Republic Act 11659 RA 11659, and in doing so eases foreign ownership restrictions in sectors classified as a public service, which includes the shipping industry. MARINA Memorandum Circular (MC) No DS-2023-02 prescribes the...
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