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13/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Maritime Industry Authority 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

As part of MARINA's nationwide efforts on digitalization in the maritime sector, manipesto.ph recently kickstarted its national rollouts from its very own hometown with the signed Memorandum of Agreement between ARKITEK and the Municipality of Jordan for the project's mandatory usage in trips going to and fro the Parola Ferry Terminal - Jordan Wharf route.

The MOA signing took place on the 7th of May 2026 at the Municipal Conference Hall, Poblacion, Jordan, Guimaras and was witnessed by MROVI's Regional Director Engr. Bernardo A. Pollo together with the District Commander of CGDWV Commo. Ludovico D. Librilla Jr., DILG MLGOO for Jordan, and representatives from the DICTVI.

08/05/2026

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘: manipesto 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 Municipality of Jordan

A legacy was made in the morning of a Thursday, where all pens were poised to support a single movement. The official signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between ARKITEK and the Municipality of Jordan took place on the 7th of May 2026 at the Municipal Conference Hall, Poblacion, Jordan, Guimaras.

The partnership is in preparation for the extended pilot of the manipesto© project, ultimately replacing the manual processes of the paper-based passengers manifest document in the trips going to and fro the Iloilo-Jordan route. This implementation of the project will be integrating the Registry of Barangay Inhabitants (RBIs) of each barangay of the Municipality into the system, ensuring that every resident is issued the project's QR IDs for them to scan before boarding.

Re-affirming their commitment as regulatory authorities in enforcing maritime safety, and peace and order, the signing was witnessed by the regional offices of Coast Guard District Western Visayas, represented by its District Commander Commo. Ludovico D. Librilla Jr.; the Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI, represented by its Regional Director Engr. Bernardo A Pollo and; the DILG Jordan MLGOO Mr. Renante Gaitan.

Supporting beyond the project's recently concluded duration under the agency's Startup Grant Fund program, is also the presence and witnessing of IIDB DICT-Region 6 and DICT - Guimaras Provincial Field Office during the signing.

The humble yet historic gathering marks the new era of the project as it formally concludes its 10-year long journey in pushing for the digitalization of the pre-departure form, progressing from an automation tool to a growing movement for maritime passenger safety.

24/04/2026

𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦

Marking the conclusion of manipesto's year long journey under the DICT Startup Grant Fund, ARKITEK's founding programmer, will be joining ICT Industry Development Bureau in the upcoming online talk show side event in line with the celebration of this year's National Innovation Day.

Relive manipesto's maiden voyage and get to know what's next for the project on April 28, 2026 at 09:30AM, live in ICT Industry Development Bureau's page.

19/04/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗚 𝗝𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗡, 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦

On the 15th of April 2026, the team received an impromptu invitation to one of the regular sessions of the Sangguniang Bayan ng Jordan, Guimaras to showcase the project's recent developments and to prepare for the province's upcoming festivities.

During the session, proposed activities for the project's extended implementation were discussed to the full attendance of the Sangguniang Bayan members of the Municipality of Jordan, particularly on the project's measures to ensure data privacy, inclusivity of non-technical passengers, and the possible early mixed implementations on the ports.

Together with the preparations for the project's nationwide rollout are more announcements to come before the month of April ends, so stay tuned in the coming days!

08/04/2026

𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗧! 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢 𝘅 Municipality of Jordan, 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦

In alignment with the project preparations for its nationwide rollouts, the team convened with key stakeholders for the finalization of the MOA for manipesto's uniformity implementation in the wharves and sea ports of Jordan, Guimaras. The extended implementation of the project after its pilot launch last year will work on the full digitalization of the paper-based pre-departure documents, particularly, the passenger and crew manifests, for the trips plying the Jordan Wharf - Parola Wharf (and v.v.) route.

Along with the attendance of Municipal Mayor, Hon. Atty. John Edward Gando, the said meeting was also attended by the barangay captains of the Municipality of Jordan, DILG Jordan, Coast Guard Sub-Station Jordan, and representatives from the shipping operators.

17/03/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗: The manipesto© QR ID at its grandest of colors with the Maritime Industry Authority 's call for digitalization of passenger manifests.

A coordination between the government agencies of MARINA and the DICT is currently in the works to prepare for the wider adoption of the project in more shipping lines across the country, initially targeting short-distance and river routes with travel times of less than an hour, as seen in the pilot implementation of the project in the Iloilo-Guimaras route.

Wondering on how you can avail of the very same QR ID in MARINA's feature? Get yours here👉 manipesto.ph/register ,and as always, it's free.

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐛 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 — 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀

Passenger manifests are going digital as the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) moves to stamp out ship overloading. The agency is accelerating the rollout of digital systems across domestic routes to ensure every passenger is recorded and to close gaps that have allowed vessels to exceed capacity.

MARINA is encouraging wider adoption among shipping operators, particularly on short-distance routes where quick turnarounds and manual listings often result in incomplete or inaccurate records.

“There should be no passenger without a record. With a digital passenger manifest, the rule is simple—no data, no boarding. This is a critical step in eliminating overloading and ensuring the safety and accountability of every passenger on board,” MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan stressed.

During a recent visit to Iloilo and Guimaras, MARINA noted two systems already in use. One is a “tap-and-go” card that doubles as a payment method while automatically generating a passenger manifest.

Another is a QR code-based system, developed under a program funded by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) which allows passengers to register through a mobile application, instantly creating a digital manifest.

With this, MARINA will coordinate with the DICT to expand implementation to more shipping lines, initially focusing on short-distance and river routes with travel times of less than one hour. Smaller operators will have flexible options to adopt either tap-and-go or QR-based systems, depending on operational needs and internet connectivity.

The move is expected to improve passenger accountability and strengthen safety protocols by ensuring accurate, real-time passenger data before every voyage.

13/03/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗸 has reached a major milestone, gaining significant traction as the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) now considers a nationwide rollout to scale its impact across the entire Philippine maritime sector.

Since its pilot launch in October 2025, the team has continuously adapted and refined the project while navigating early challenges. These efforts reflect their commitment to achieving the project’s ultimate goal—enhancing maritime safety through innovative digital solutions.

As a proud DICT-funded startup project based in Western Visayas, Manipesto’s progress highlights the impact of the DICT Startup Grant Fund (SGF) in nurturing promising innovations from the regions.

The SGF is designed to bridge the “chasm” of early-stage funding by supporting startups as they test their ideas, prove market traction, and move toward investability and commercialization.

Through initiatives like this, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) continues to support ICT projects that integrate digital tools and applications. By doing so, the agency helps cultivate an innovation ecosystem where new ideas can be tested, refined, and transformed into solutions that deliver meaningful social impact.

You may read the full article here —> https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1270881

Photo source from Arkitek - manipesto.

13/03/2026

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is looking into the nationwide adoption of the digital passenger manifest systems among domestic shipping operators, particularly for short-distance routes. In a message on Wednesday, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan said the standard is…