MANILA: The appeal for the release of the 17 Filipino crew members of the Houthi-seized MV Galaxy Leader in Yemen, especially the three who were hospitalized and are exhibiting malaria symptoms, are 'in the works,' the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the three sick sailors are currently in a hospital while the other 14 are still on board the vessel. "As far as we know, they are safe. They are being fed and given their basic necessities on board the ship," he said, reporting the same for the three other hospitalized crew. On the immediate release of the three, he said it 'is something that is still in the works.' 'The Department Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reached out to the governments that have communication channels with the Houthi rebels and so we, of course, are relying and coordinating with the DFA in terms of the information,' Cacdac said. The DFA earlier informed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. about the co ndition of the three. It onfirmed that the Sana'a government in Yemen has provided necessary medical assistance. Honorary Consul to Yemen Mohammad Saleh Al-Jamal had also sought the assistance from Sana'a authorities for the release of the Filipino crew members, citing humanitarian reasons because of their declining health. A planned visit by Al-Jamal on board MV Galaxy Leader is also being worked out, the first since he was allowed to board about three months ago. Sana'a, whose authorities control the Houthis, is the capital and the largest city of Yemen. Based on a DFA memorandum dated July 30, the Sana'a government affirmed that 'negotiations and discussions are plausible for their fate and possible release.' The Houthi hijacked the Bahamas-flagged MV Galaxy Leader near Hodeidah in November 2023 while it was sailing for India and held hostage its 25 crewmembers, 17 of whom are Filipino nationals. The group has since launched numerous drone and missile attacks on ships transiting the crucial shippin g channels of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. 'Ang (The) Houthi rebels, they are making a statement with respect to the support sa mga (to the) Palestinians sa Gaza -- so we believe that related ito doon sa nangyayari sa Gaza (that this is related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza),' Cacdac said. Since the Oct. 7, 2023 conflict between Israel and the Hamas broke out, the Philippine government had already repatriated 1,100 Filipinos from various parts of Israel, Lebanon, West Bank and Gaza. Source: Philippines News Agency
Appeal to free 3 sick Filipino seafarers in Yemen ‘in the works’
Search
Advertisement
Latest Posts
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
- Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather September 13, 2024
- Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM’s birthday September 13, 2024
- PBBM bday gift: P3.19-B aid, free services at Level 3 public hospitals September 13, 2024
- Microsoft 365 issue affects thousands of global users September 13, 2024
- Senator: Quiboloy arraignment a big step to absolute justice September 13, 2024
Recent News
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
Categories
Advertisement
Archives
Categories
Advertisement
Search
Latest News
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
- Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather September 13, 2024
- Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM’s birthday September 13, 2024
- PBBM bday gift: P3.19-B aid, free services at Level 3 public hospitals September 13, 2024
Archives
Categories
Advertisement
Recent Posts
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
- Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather September 13, 2024
- Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM’s birthday September 13, 2024