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13 Pinoy seaman, 17 buwan nang stranded sa China
Filipino seafarers are lamenting their prolonged stay in China, having been stranded for 17 months due to ongoing legal proceedings.
Thirteen crew members were detained after their discharge, with their passports confiscated by the Chinese court, effectively holding them hostage.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) acknowledged that repatriation is currently uncertain due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions between China and the Philippines.
The vessel's owner is involved in a legal dispute over the sale of the boat, and the seafarers' testimonies are reportedly required, causing the repatriation delay.
Despite the predicament, the POEA assured the seafarers that their salaries would continue to be paid even after their contracts expired.
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