It should surprise no one that the Philippine shipbuilding and ship repair industry is thriving, considering that Filipinos’ talent for them was evident in precolonial times. Surrounded by different bodies of water, the country’s early inhabitants used the bangka and balsa to travel and transport goods.

Thanks to centuries of seafaring and shipbuilding experience, the Philippines is now one of the largest shipbuilding countries in the world. It is currently ranked fourth, after South Korea, Japan, and China. Investors are pouring more money into the industry, knowing full well Filipinos’ capacity and expertise.

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