17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels freed

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00:00There's no easy way negotiating with terrorist groups, yet somehow, someway, the Philippine

00:06government led by the president managed to keep the 17 Filipino seafarers abducted at

00:12sea by the Houthi rebels in November 2023, safe and sound, until their release less than

00:1848 hours ago.

00:20The 17 seafarers are on their way back home, thanks in large part to the intercession of

00:26the Sultan of Oman as we hear the full report from our Kenneth Paciente.

00:36After more than a year, 17 Filipino seafarers have finally been freed after being abducted

00:42by Houthi rebels in November 2023.

00:45President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. announced this development through a statement on his

00:49social media accounts.

00:51He said that the Filipino seafarers are now under the care of the Philippine Embassy in

00:55Muscat, Oman, and are expected to be reunited with their families in the Philippines soon.

01:00The president also expressed gratitude to the government of Oman and its Sultan for

01:05their efforts to make this development possible.

01:07He also commended the efforts of Philippine government agencies and private sectors that

01:11worked with foreign governments non-stop for 429 days to achieve this outcome.

01:17In November 2023, Houthi rebels hijacked the MV Galaxy Leader while on its way to India,

01:23taking 25 crew members hostage, including 17 Filipinos.

01:27Since the incident, President Marcos, Jr. has closely monitored the hostages' situation

01:32and ensured their safety.

01:34He even canceled his attendance at the Climate Change Convention in Dubai in November of

01:382023 to focus on this matter.

01:41Meanwhile, President Marcos, Jr. also emphasized the importance of the Magna Carta of Filipino

01:45seafarers.

01:46And these just-released seafarers are living examples of the very reason for the recently

01:51signed law.

01:52He pointed out this law ensures the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers, including

01:57equal employment opportunities and access to education and training in accordance with

02:01international standards.

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