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From sea power to industrial power: Shipbuilding can spark a Filipino industrial revolution

By Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin | November 12, 2025 - 6:00am

In this op-ed, Danish Ambassador Mellbin urges the Philippines to seize a rare chance to become a global shipbuilding hub, through which it can create jobs, boost manufacturing, and advance green, modular shipbuilding...

Opinion

Philippines heralds opening of South Korean-run shipyard

September 3, 2025 - 12:35pm

The Philippines on Tuesday opened a shipyard its president sees as part of a shipbuilding revival and its South Korean operator...

Business

JICA, Marina in partnership for shipbuilding

By Richmond Mercurio | August 12, 2018 - 12:00am

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has strengthened its collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency...

Business

Tsuneishi shipyard launches bulk carrier Paradise Island

By John M. Destacamento | October 12, 2013 - 12:00am

Japanese shipbuilder Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu, Inc. (THICI) successfully launched the 58,000 deadweight metric ton type bulk carrier MV Paradise Island last October 9, 2013 at its shipyard in Balamban, C...

Freeman Cebu Business