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Pinoy crew of Houthi-held vessel released
The Philippine Star
|January 24, 2025
The 17 Filipino seafarers and other crew members of cargo vessel M/V Galaxy Leader who were held hostage by Yemeni rebels have been freed after more than a year of captivity, President Marcos announced yesterday.
In a statement, Marcos said the Filipino seafarers are now in the care of the Philippine embassy in Muscat, Oman and would be reunited with their loved ones in the Philippines "very soon."
"It is with utmost joy that, after more than a year of captivity in Yemen, I announce the safe release of all 17 Filipino seafarers, together with the rest of the crew members of M/V Galaxy Leader," the President said.
"Allow me to express my gratitude to His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman and his government for their successful mediation, which led to the eventual release and safe passage of our countrymen through Oman," he added.
This story is from the January 24, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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