07/09/2026
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Last week, regional chapter leaders of the Mission to Seafarers Family Support Network (FSN) met online for a national coordination meeting, led by Programme Coordinator Alfred Ven Garferio. A key highlight was a mental health seminar by MTS Welfare Officer Dr. Carmelle Faye Montalbo, which provided volunteers with practical tools to help seafarers' families navigate the emotional challenges of long-term separation.
The Family Support Network (FSN) is a community-based program created by The Mission to Seafarers to care for the families left behind on shore. Through local chapters across the Philippines, FSN offers community support, mental health guidance, and community resources, serving as a reliable safety net for maritime dependents while their loved ones are at sea.
Through these training sessions, The Mission to Seafarers Philippines continues to strengthen family well-being and build resilient maritime communities.