Search for Filipino sailor killed in sea attack begins

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday said that a search was underway for the Filipino seafarer killed in the Houthi rebel's attack on the international vessel MV Tutor.

In a statement on Tuesday, the DMW, while declaring the Filipino as «missing,» said the Philippine Embassy in Athens, Greece, was informed of the search operation.

«The Philippine Embassy in Athens under Ambassador Giovanni Palec met with the MV Tutor's shipping principal, who informed Ambassador Palec that search operations for our missing seafarer shall be undertaken as soon as the ship is taken to a safe port,» the DMW announced.

The agency said they remained «hopeful» and were in contact with the seafarer's family.

Capt. Christian Domarique, one of the 21 Filipinos repatriated Monday, becomes emotional as he is welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. Domarique's ship, the MV Tutor, was attacked by Houthi rebels on June 12. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA Capt. Christian Domarique, one of the 21 Filipinos repatriated Monday, becomes emotional as he is welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. Domarique's ship, the MV Tutor, was attacked by Houthi rebels on June 12. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA Capt. Christian Domarique, one of the 21 Filipinos repatriated Monday, becomes emotional as he is welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. Domarique's ship, the MV Tutor, was attacked by Houthi rebels on June 12. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA Capt. Christian Domarique, one of the 21 Filipinos repatriated Monday, becomes emotional as he is welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. Domarique's ship, the MV Tutor, was attacked by Houthi rebels on June 12. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA Capt. Christian Domarique, one of the 21 Filipinos repatriated Monday,