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Section 28Sec./Art. 28
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Recognition of Certificates. – A foreigner holding a Certificate of Competency issued by his national administration in accordance with STCW '78 Convention, as amended, requirements shall be issued special dispensation to serve on board a Philippine registered vessel engaged in the international trade: Provided, That the Philippine Certificate of Competency issued and endorsed by the Board shall be reciprocally recognized by the said foreign national administration to allow the Filipino merchant marine to practice his profession on board the foreigner's flag vessel.
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