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This handout photograph taken on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, and released by the Indian Navy shows the rescue operation of crew members of a Barbados-flagged bulk carrier by the Indian Navy after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. AFP PHOTO

President Marcos Expresses Condolences to Families of Seafarers

President Marcos extends condolences to the families of Filipino seafarers who lost their lives in a missile strike off the coast of Yemen. Efforts are underway to bring the remains of the deceased seafarers back home, while the surviving seafarers are receiving assistance for their safe return. The President emphasizes the commitment to the safety and welfare of seafarers and overseas Filipino workers in the region.

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RESCUE This handout photograph taken on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, and released by the Indian Navy shows the rescue operation of crew members of a Barbados-flagged bulk carrier by the Indian Navy after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. AFP PHOTO

Filipino Seafarers Killed in Houthi Attack: Latest Update

Read more about the latest update on the missile attack by Houthi rebels that resulted in the death of two Filipino seafarers and severe injuries to two others. The Department of Migrant Workers is providing support to the affected families and coordinating with the ship’s manning agency for the remaining crew members. Discover the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the call for diplomatic solutions to address the conflict in the Middle East.

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Philippines Seeks Iran’s Assistance for Release of 18 Filipinos on Seized Tanker

The Philippines seeks Iran’s assistance in securing the release of 18 Filipinos who were onboard an oil tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman. The Department of Foreign Affairs is awaiting an official report on the condition of the seafarers, but there is no indication of mistreatment. The Department of Migrant Workers is in touch with the families, while 17 Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are reported to be in good condition.

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