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AFTER more than a year of captivity, all 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen are set to return to the Philippines, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. announced on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.“It is with utmost joy that, after more than a year of captivity in Yemen, I announce the safe release of all seventeen Filipino seafarers, together with the rest of the crewmembers of M/V Galaxy Leader,” Marcos said in an official statement.
, was targeted due to its perceived association with Israel amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict.The rebels earlier assured that they would not harm their hostages, but asked an end to the war in Gaza before they will release the ship and the seafarers.The Philippine and Japanese governments have condemned the incident.Magna carta for seafarersMarcos underscored the importance of the incident in highlighting the need for the recently signed Republic Act No.
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