Manila Bulletin
We will do everything to bring 17 Filipino hostages home — Marcos
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.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. canceled his trip to Dubai for COP28 to focus on the hostage situation, stating the seafarers' safety is the priority.
The president is convening a high-level delegation to travel to Iran to negotiate the release of the seafarers.
The Houthi rebels claimed they captured an "Israeli ship" and stated the seizure was in support of Palestinians.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that efforts are ongoing for their release as soon as possible.
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Seventeen Filipino seafarers are among the hostages taken by Houthi rebels when they seized the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the southern Red Sea on November 19.
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The Philippine government is actively employing all diplomatic avenues to secure the release of 17 Filipino seafarers abducted by the Houthi rebel group in the Red Sea.
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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.
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Noralin Agojo Babadilla, the last Filipino hostage held by Hamas for 53 days, has been freed and expressed gratitude, saying "The Lord protected me."
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expects the swift release of two Filipinos possibly held hostage by Hamas, contingent on a truce deal between the militant group and Israel.
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