Basta Pinoy News
Filipino channel tfc iptv
 
Topics
  Opinions
  Headliners
  Listen to Radio
  Watch video clips
  Daily Horoscope
  Variety Features
 

Filipino Channel
Filipino newspaper edition Washington DC Maryland Viriginia
Basta Pinoy News
Filipino entertainment news
Basta Pinoy Entertainment Digest
Filam Community News and Videos
Filamvision TV
Filam Community News
Filam News Digest
Politics, Empowerment, Advocacy
Immigration Q and A
Immigration Q and A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising in South Florida Profiles in Health
 
 
 
Ę Print this Page email article Email Article  Share Story


HEADLINERS
 
Updated 2010 March 1
Congen Angelo S. Macatangay
Filipino seafarers did not have the money to pay for their excess baggage. Congen Macatangay negotiated to have American Airlines waive excess baggage fees.


44 broke, stranded Filipino Seafarers

Humanitarian Crisis Averted


(Page 5 of 5)
 

EPILOGUE

On the surface, sparing details, the situation seemed routine, however, its complexity can be gleaned from the numerous back channel coordination with the Philippine Consulate in South Florida in the eye of it all, US authorities, OWWA USA, Embassy officials, and Philippine officials.

Philippine officials like OWWA USA's Mr. Don Duero in particular was very dedicated and efficient
which contributed to the positive outcome.

In a follow up interview by this publication, it asked ConGen Macatangay if he was relieved that a large burden such as this incident had been resolved.

ConGen Macatangay paused for a moment then replied: "I and Mrs. Macatangay are relieved, that, these hardworking individuals are now together with their families, their loved ones, their children. Isn't it all about these little ones?"

The Philippines is the largest supplier of crew by nationality to the world’s fleet, and one could just imagine how much it means to the Philippine economy. For the 44 Filipino seamen that were repatriated, their chances of coming back to the US have been preserved. For Filipino seafarers around the globe, let us hope they find a Macatangay during times of need. (STAFF EDITORS / BASTA PINOY NEWS. www.bastapinoy.com) 
 
 
«PREVIOUS PAGE   |  1   |  2   |  3   |  4  |  5


 

Hit Counter

 
Terms of Use. Privacy Policy. Disclaimer.

SPECIAL TO PINOYS!
Domain hosting as low as 9.99
Popular Topics
‘Short Sale’ of Real Estate Can Help Homeowners Lenders, Avoid Costly Foreclosure Proceedings
Making Money in Real Estate: Mistakes to Avoid
Are You a Landlord or Want to Become One? If So, Screen Your Tenants!
Business News Feed