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PH working with foreign gov'ts to secure release of 17 Pinoys in Red Sea —DMW
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.
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated that multiple countries are involved in diplomatic efforts to ensure the seafarers' safe return.
De Vega emphasized that ransom payment is not being considered, framing the Houthi action as a political statement to show support for Palestinians and oppose Israeli actions in Gaza.
The abducted seafarers are part of the 25-member crew of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, with other nationals from Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Mexico also held captive.
The Houthi group has declared its intention to target Israeli vessels in the Red Sea as part of its broader actions against Israel's operations in Gaza.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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