One of the six candidates for Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a Filipino: Dr. Maximo Mejia Jr., currently the administrator of the country’s Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said the Philippines is supporting Mejia’s bid for the four-year post in elections to be held at the IMO headquarters in London on June 30.

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