The PHILMEA Whistleblower Policy encourages all officers, staff, and members to report "Good Faith" concerns regarding any action that violates the Code of Ethics, STCW standards, or Philippine Law. This policy guarantees that no individual will face retaliation, harassment, or adverse professional consequences for speaking up.
To ensure full institutional integrity, the PHILMEA Whistleblower Policy extends beyond internal administrative issues. It specifically covers the reporting of maritime professionals within the maritime education sector to safeguard the quality and safety of the industry.
The PHILMEA guarantee that NO PERSON shall suffer any form of professional retaliation, harassment, or adverse consequence for reporting a concern in good faith.
Any officer or professional or Institutions found to be retaliating against a whistleblower will be subject to immediate expulsion from the association and reported to MARINA, CHED, PRC, DOLE, DMW and other Government Agency for further disciplinary action.