MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday said that the 17 Filipino seafarers who were still under the custody of the Houthi rebels were all safe following Israel's attack on the port of Hodeidah in Yemen.

The 17 Filipino sailors belong to the 25 crew members of MV Galaxy Leader—who include Bulgarians, Mexicans and Ukrainians —held captive by Houthi rebels who have been attacking ships plying the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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