New MARINA chief Bernabe assures continuity, efficiency

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will maintain uninterrupted operations and sustain its priority programs under the leadership of retired Navy officer Loumer Bernabe, who officially assumed the post of officer-in-charge administrator of the agency on October 30, 2026.

Bernabe assured the maritime industry, other stakeholders, and the public that the leadership transition will not affect the delivery of the agency’s services or the implementation of its ongoing programs.

“Our sails remain steady and our course remains clear. There will be no disruption in our operations or our programs,” he said in a statement.

He identified continuity, efficiency, and stability as his immediate priorities, emphasizing the need to sustain initiatives established under the previous administration.

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