Houthi attack leaves Filipino sailors in shock
ONE of the Filipino sailors aboard bulk carrier True Confidence who survived the Houthi attack on March 6 said that the missile strike that set their ship ablaze was so sudden.
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DMW: Philippines seafarers refuse to sail through Red Sea
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are refusing to board foreign vessels passing through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
DFA condemns Houthi attack on merchant vessel with Filipino crew
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned Houthi rebels' attack on the merchant vessel MV Tutor sailing in the Red Sea.
Filipino seafarers injured in Houthi attack back in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Two wounded Filipino crew members of a missile-stricken merchant vessel have returned to the Philippines, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Thursday.
DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed hope that the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers will be signed soon to enhance protection for Filipino mariners.
11 Pinoy crew of attacked ship home today
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday said that 11 Filipino crew members of the ship True Confidence that came under a missile attack by Houthi rebels are expected to arrive home today, March 12.
Three killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship off Yemeni coast
The campaign of attacks by Yemen's Houthis on commercial ships has claimed its first fatalities, with a strike on a Barbados-flagged dry bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden killing three seafarers and injuring two.