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'Filipino seamen receiving medical care in Yemen'

(UPDATES) THE Sana'a government in Yemen has been providing medical care to Filipino crew members of MV Galaxy Leader exhibiting symptoms of malaria, Malacañang said on Friday.

The 17 Filipino sailors were part of the 25-man crew of MV Galaxy Leader, held captive by Houthi rebels who have been attacking ships plying the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil