Marcos: Govt to rescue distressed Filipino sailors

By Catherine S. Valente

Jun 15, 2024 11:33 am

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipino seafarers aboard MV Tutor recently attacked by Houthi rebels that the government was doing everything to bring them safely to Djibouti in Africa and eventually back to the Philippines.

In a video message on Friday, the President said the government was working with the UK Maritime Trade Operations and other friendly nations to bring the affected Filipino sailors to safety.

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