(UPDATE) THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) gave assurances that the Philippine government is doing everything to secure the release of 17 Filipino seafarers kidnapped in Yemen.

DFA spokesman Ma. Teresita Daza on Wednesday said concerned agencies have "been making diplomatic representations with governments."

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