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Russian yacht, cruise ships ferry seafarers out of Gulf

Manila, Philippines—A Russian super-yacht trapped in the Gulf by the Middle East war carried stranded Filipino seafarers out through the perilous Strait of Hormuz, the...

Gov’t unveils key reforms to empower PH seafarers

In a major move to empower the local maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has rolled out a landmark policy to modernize licensing...

DMW: Filipino seafarers affected by Persian Gulf attacks safe

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Thursday that Filipino crew members aboard two vessels recently attacked near the Strait of Hormuz are safe. DMW...

High-tech training hub opens doors to global fleet for Filipino crew

THE workroom is straight out of Gordon Ramsay’s hit TV series “MasterChef”. Each individual workstation is a complete kitchen, with its own cooking, cooling,...

Safety of sailors from Ukraine-Russia war on the table — Tulfo

More than two dozen Filipino seafarers working on Russian ships face potential danger amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair...

Philippines thanks Oman for assisting Pinoy seafarers

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced that nine Filipino seafarers held captive by Houthi rebels in Yemen after their vessel sank in...

DOLE joins international forum on protecting seafarers’ rights, welfare

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) joined local and global experts at the 2025 International Conference on Seafarers’ Human Rights, Safety, and Well-Being,...

PH remains key source of top seafarers, says ATPI

ATPI, a global leader in marine travel and logistics, said the Philippines is a key source market for its international maritime operations, citing the...

DFA extols Filipino seafarers, marks World Maritime Day

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) marked on Thursday World Maritime Day by honoring Filipino seafarers, recognizing them as “not only the lifeblood of...

Marcos thanks Modi for saving Filipino seafarers from Houthis in 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday thanked India for rescuing Filipino seafarers during a Houthi rebel attack in 2024, underscoring the importance of maritime...

Owner of Houthi-sunk ship calls on rebels to release crew

Dubai, United Arab Emirates—The owner of the Eternity C, a ship attacked by Yemen's Houthis, urged the rebels to release its crew members on Tuesday,...

Philippines to ‘seek help’ securing release of Houthi-held sailors

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines said Tuesday it would ask "friendly countries" to help secure the release of nine Filipino sailors being held by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The...

Romualdez says deportation to continue under Pres. Trump

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said Monday that there is little room for negotiation under U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline...

DMW verifying reports on 18 Filipino seafarers’ alleged deportation

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is verifying reports that 18 Filipino seafarers were detained and forcibly sent back to the Philippines in handcuffs due...
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