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Pinoy sailor recounts Houthi attack in Red Sea

Manila, Philippines—Filipino seafarer Cocoy was off-duty and resting in his cabin when the captain's voice boomed over the intercom of the cargo ship: "We are...

8 Pinoy crew of ill-fated MV Eternity C back in Manila

Eight Filipino crew members of the ill-fated MV Eternity C attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen are now home with their...

8 Pinoy crew of MV Eternity C back in Manila—DMW

The eight Filipino seafarers of Greek-operated MV Eternity C, who survived a terrorist attack in the Red Sea, safely arrived on Wednesday evening at...

Six survivors of Houthi raid back in PH

Six of the 17 Filipino crew members from the ill-fated cargo vessel, MV Magic Seas, arrived separately yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport...

Three dead in Red Sea attack as Houthis resume campaign

Dubai, United Arab Emirates—An ongoing attack on a cargo vessel in the Red Sea has killed three people, an EU maritime force said Tuesday, after...

Marcos honors Pinoy seafarers, calls for stronger maritime support

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering Filipino seafarers, calling them the “quiet strength” behind global trade and...

17 Pinoy sailors freed by Yemeni captors

The 17 Filipino seafarers held captive in Yemen for more than a year have been safely released and on their way home, President Ferdinand...

Yemen’s Houthis free detained ship’s crew after Gaza truce

Sanaa, Yemen—Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila) freed the crew of the merchant ship Galaxy Leader after detaining them for more than...

Marcos: Houthis release 17 Filipino seafarers

The 17 Filipino seafarers held captive by the Houthis in Yemen for more than a year have been safely released, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...

Solon: Hundreds to benefit from new seafarers’ law

Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte said about 700 Filipino seafarers will now have better legal protection, cutting-edge training, and other benefits following the release...

Marcos hails IRR signing of seafarers’ Magna Carta

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Magna Carta of Filipino...

Tulfo to DMW: Equal salaries for seafarers

Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo wants the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to make sure that Filipino seafarers and other professionals...

Lawmaker hails PBBM on seafarer law

Rep. Marissa Magsino of the OFW party-list expressed relief over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which...

Turkey frees six Filipino seafarers wrongfully accused of drug smuggling

Six Filipino seafarers were acquitted of drug smuggling charges in Turkey and are expected to return to the Philippines by the end of the...
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