Filipino seamen smell better than others--TESDA

[explorer]

i'm not sure if the recent controversial diva would agree with this ....this group of OFWs mentioned by TESDA are sea-based...but our marinos still take air planes every time they go in and out of the country and whenever they transfer from country to country because of the new job assignment


Filipino seamen smell better than others--TESDA

By Margaux Ortiz
Inquirer
Last updated 10:48pm (Mla time) 09/07/2007

MANILA, Philippines -- The Filipinos' love of baths has been advantageous to the country's seafarers in terms of employment opportunities, according to a top official of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

"Filipinos are recognized for their exceptional hygiene and personal grooming," Roger Peyuan, TESDA deputy director general for field operations, said in a press conference at the Department of Labor and Employment on Friday.

Peyuan added: "This practice of ours has not escaped shipping companies who appreciate nice-smelling employees."

He quipped that Filipinos were well-known for their cleanliness, "in contrast to other nationalities who do not prioritize everyday personal hygiene."

Peyuan also said that aside from their good grasp of the English language, Filipino seafarers are sought after because of their humility and respectfulness.

"Filipino seafarers are also cool-headed and do not figure in many fights or brawls," the TESDA official said.

Peyuan noted that since 1987, the Philippines has been the leading supplier of seafarers to the international market, making it "the manning capital of the world."

He said almost 20 percent of the 1.23 million seafarers worldwide are Filipinos.

"However, despite this large number, not enough of our seamen are able to occupy the position of ship officers," Peyuan said, adding that most of the country's 300,000 seafarers lack the qualifications to be considered for higher positions.

The TESDA official said of the total number of Filipino seamen, only 60,000 are deck officers.

He stressed that Filipino seafarers should begin to improve themselves by taking up additional units in school while on vacation from their jobs.

"There are fewer and fewer foreigners interested in seafaring, especially in occupying the officer positions," Peyuan said, attributing the trend to the rapidly aging population worldwide and growing interest in communication and technology as opposed to traditional occupations such as seafaring.

He also disclosed that 6,000 new ships would be plying the oceans by next year, increasing the demand for seafarers.

[chua_riwap]

Naku di lang naman mga seamen natin. Pati yung mga land based OFWs. Kumpara mo naman sa amoy nitong mga Paksiw (Pakistanis), Pana (Indians) at mga Arabo dito sa Saudi, sa amoy ng Pilipino. Mas mabangong di hamak ang mga Pinoys kasi, goli tayo araw-araw.

Etong mga nabanggit ko, di na naliligo, di pa nagpapalit ng damit! Pagpag lang, suot ulit kinabukasan!

[akal]

Nagtaka nga yung iba bakit daw ang pinoy eh araw-araw naliligo, minsan 2 beses pa. Samantala ibang lahi weekly yata or monthly. Ganun din naman siguro sa landbase ofw at hindi lang mga seaman.