RECOGNITION OF THE MASTERS AND MATES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES INC. (MMAP), AS THE INTEGRATED NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARINE DECK OFFICERS

WHEREAS, Section 31 of Republic Act No. 8544, otherwise known as the
“Philippine Merchant Officers Act of 1998” provide for the integration
of marine deck officers into one national organization which will be
recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission as the integrated
national association of marine deck officers.

WHEREAS, the Masters and Mates Association of the Philippines, Inc.
(MMAP) is the only national organization of the marine deck officers
profession in the Philippines, and has since been the one and only
accredited professional organization of marine deck officers with the
Professional Regulation Commission.

WHEREAS, the Masters and Mates Association of the Philippines, Inc.
is composed of constituent chapters spread throughout the Philippines.

WHEREAS, while there are associations of marine officers, which
include marine deck and marine engineer officers, the marine deck
officers are also members of the Masters and Mates Association of the
Philippines, Inc.

WHEREAS, in a meeting called for the purpose to implement Section 31
of R.A. No. 8544 (re: Integration of Marine Deck/Engineer Officers),
the Board of Directors of the Masters and Mates Association of the
Philippines, Inc. decided to adopt and use the name of the present
association of Marine Deck Officers, as the recognized integrated
national association of marine deck officers of the Professional
Regulation Commission, organized in accordance with Section 31 of R.A.
No. 8544.

WHEREFORE, finding the documents submitted by the Masters and Mates
Association of the Philippines, Inc. to be in order, and being the only
accredited professional organization of marine deck officers with the
Professional Regulation Commission, the Board hereby recognizes,
pursuant to Section 31 of R.A. No. 8544, the organization known as the
Masters and Mates Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MMAP) as the
integrated national association of all registered and licensed Marine
Deck Officers.

As the recognized integrated national association of marine deck
officers, the Masters and Mates Association of the Philippines, Inc.
(MMAP) is enjoined:

1.  To have the association/organization accredited by the
Professional Regulation Commission in accordance with the pertinent
provisions of Article IX of the Rules and Regulations Governing the
Regulation and Practice of Professionals, as amended, and other relevant
and pertinent issuance of the Commission;

2.  To encourage marine deck officers who are not yet members of
the MASTERS AND MATES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. to join the
said organization and be integrated into this national organization of
marine deck officers.

3.  To insure the accomplishment of the purposes, duties and
responsibilities prescribed in the said law and the constitution and
by-laws of the MASTERS AND MATES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.;

4.  To keep and make-up-to-date its roster/roll of members;

5.  To charge and collect reasonable fees from its members and to
provide them the benefits and privileges they are entitled pursuant to
the constitution and by-laws of the MASTERS AND MATES ASSOCIATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES, INC.

This resolution, shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general
circulation, whichever is earlier.

Adopted: 27 July 2000

(SGD.) ERNESTO C. BONDOC Acting Chairman
(SGD.) HERNANDO S. EUSEBIO Member	(SGD.) FELIPE G. ATIENZA Member
(SGD.) IMPARCIAL O. TEODORO Member
Attested:
(SGD.) ARISTOGERSON T. GESMUNDO Executive Director
Approved:
(SGD.) HERMOGENES P. POBRE Commission Chairman
(SGD.) ALFONSO G. ABAD Associate Commissioner	(SGD.) AVELINA DE LA REA TAN Associate Commissioner