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Filipino seafarers 'safe,' says owner of Houthi hijacked ship
All 17 Filipino seafarers aboard the seized vessel Galaxy Leader are confirmed to be safe, according to assurances from the ship owners and the manning agency to Philippine government representatives.
OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio learned of the seafarers' status while in Greece, where he met with officials from the manning agency Sea Power and the ship owners.
The ship owners and manning agency expressed deep concern for the crew's welfare and committed to continue paying their salaries, even doubling them, to support their families.
Ample provisions are available on the ship, and there are no indications that the Houthi rebels intend to harm the seafarers.
OWWA remains in contact with the families of the seafarers to provide support and information, though the situation is still described as a "wait and see" scenario.
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Seventeen Filipino seafarers on a cargo ship seized by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are in good condition and the Philippine government is exhausting all measures to bring them home safely.
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The Philippine government is employing "quiet diplomacy" and collaborating with international partners for the release of 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea since November 22.
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