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The Philippine Ship Agents Association inducted its new officers and directors for 2026, with Ricardo Jamandre serving as president for a second term
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The majority of PSAA’s officers and directors were re-elected for next year, with the addition of Michael Borja as a new director
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Jamandre said PSAA will continue to champion initiatives that improve industry practices, provide opportunities for capacity building, promote unity across all stakeholders, and further strengthen its partnership with government agencies, port authorities, and international organizations
The Philippine Ship Agents Association (PSAA) has inducted its new officers and directors for 2026, with Ricardo Jamandre serving as president for a second term.
The majority of PSAA’s officers and directors were re-elected for the next year, with the addition of Michael Borja (GAC Philippines, Inc.) as a new director.
The 2026 officers and board of directors were inducted on December 9 by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Seaport Department manager Jerome Martinez on behalf of chairman and administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño.
Re-elected were:
- vice president for internal affairs Walter Coronel (Monson Philippines, Inc.)
- vice president for external affairs Leo Philip Buñag (Mizzen Shipping Enterprises, Inc.)
- treasurer German Bonifacio, Jr. (Nautilus Phils. Shipping Agency Services, Inc
- secretary Antonio Calingo, Jr. (Wallem Philippines Shipping, Inc.).
Re-elected directors were Daniel Alampay (Baliwag Shipping Agency, Inc.); Brian Walton Salonga (RCS Shipping Agencies, Inc.); Alfredo Hernandez (Seabridge Port Agencies Corp.); Patrick Ronas (Mstar Ship Agencies, Inc.); Russell More (NMC Ship Agency & Brokerage, Inc.); Romel Carmelotes (COSCO Shipping Lines [Phils.], Inc.); Joselito Ilagan (TMS Ship Agencies, Inc.), Rex Cristales (“K” Line Logistics Phils. Inc.), and Virginia Madlang-Awa (Doña Virginia Maritima Corp.).
In a speech during the event, Jamandre from Swen Logistics & Shipping Agency, Inc. said this year the group “continued to strengthen our role in the maritime industry by fostering collaboration, enhancing professional standards, and ensuring that the voice of ship agents is heard in key policy discussions.”
As president, he told members they can expect his “unwavering support and commitment to ensuring that the PSAA remains responsive to the needs of our members” and will continue to champion initiatives that improve industry practices, provide opportunities for capacity building, and promote unity across all stakeholders.
Looking ahead, Jamandre said PSAA will further strengthen its partnership with government agencies, port authorities, and international organizations; expand training programs; enhance knowledge-sharing platforms, and develop more initiatives that prepare members for the evolving challenges of the global maritime landscape.
Founded 51 years ago on July 16, 1974, PSAA currently represents a membership of more than 40 ship agents.
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