Manila Bulletin
Marcos: All-out efforts underway to secure return of Pinoy seafarers from Houthi rebels
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured that the Philippine government is exerting all efforts to ensure the safety of 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
He stated that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is coordinating with Iran, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for updates.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is in regular communication with the hostages' families and assures them of the government's support.
The hijacked cargo vessel, Galaxy Leader, has a total of 25 hostages from various nationalities, including Filipino, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Mexican, and Romanian.
The Houthi rebels stated that the seizure was in retaliation for Israel's offensive in Gaza and warned against ships dealing with Israel in the Red Sea.
The United States is considering designating Houthi rebels a terrorist organization following the incident.
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