By: Lara San Juan
United as one AMOSUP family, the Associated Marine Officer’s and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) marked its 65th founding anniversary, honoring the Filipino seafarers whose dedication has strengthened the Union for more than six decades.
While the main program was held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the event was live streamed to AMOSUP provincial branches, allowing Seamen’s Hospital Cebu, Gig Oca Robles Seamen’s Hospital Davao, Seamen’s Hospital Iloilo, and the AMOSUP Bacolod Extension Facility to take part in the milestone occasion.
Guided by the theme “Anchored in Strength, Sailing into the Future,” each branch also hosted its own dinner and fellowship activities along with AMOSUP members, their dependents and AMOSUP staff, creating a festive and meaningful celebration.
As Mr. Vircelito Mendiola, Bosun and AMOSUP member, shared:
“Daghang salamat, AMOSUP, sa oportunidad nga inyong gihatag kanamong mga miyembro.”
(“Thank you very much, AMOSUP, for the opportunity you have given to us, as your members.”)
Jenny Asis, AMOSUP Cebu staff, proudly shared her dedication to serving seafarers:
“Mapasigarbuhon kami isip mga empleyado sa AMOSUP nga makaserbisyo ug matinud-anon sa mga miyembro ug sa ilang mga pamilya, ilabi na dinhi sa Cebu ug sa mga dool nga lugar.”
(“As employees of AMOSUP, we take pride in serving our members and their families with integrity and dedication, particularly here in Cebu and the neighboring towns.”)
Iloilo seafarers also shared their gratitude for AMOSUP’s helpful and supportive services:
“Congratulations AMOSUP for 65 years for helping and caring for seafarers. I would like to mention also Sailor’s Home Manila; it’s a great help for us seafarers residing in the province. The staff are very approachable and friendly.”
“AMOSUP is already a part of our lives. From the birth of our eldest child up to the youngest.”
“Congrats AMOSUP on your 65th year! Bilang miyembro po ng AMOSUP ng 16 yrs. Malaki po ang naitulong niyo sa akin at aking pamilya. Maraming Salamat. God bless us all.” (Congratulations AMOSUP on your 65th year! As a member of AMOSUP for 16 years, you have helped me and my family greatly. Thank you very much. God bless us all.)
-Reece G. Jomillo, AMOSUP member
Celebratory messages also came from AMOSUP Bacolod Extension Facility (ABEF):
“Congratulations, AMOSUP! My family is blessed by your entire service. Always grateful for everything. God Bless. Love, Bacong Family”
“Happy 65th, AMOSUP!!! More power and blessings. Congratulations!”
-Dr. Shearwin Soyao, Visiting Consultant (ABEF Ophthalmologist)
These stories remind us that AMOSUP is a family, always caring for seafarers and their family. Together, we celebrate every achievement, overcome every challenge, and sail forward with hope and determination. Because WE ARE AMOSUP! #IkawAkoTayoAyAMOSUP