MANILA, Philippines — The 17 Filipino seafarers who were held hostage by Houthi rebels for more than a year were finally reunited with their families upon their arrival in the country on Thursday.

After 428 days in captivity by Houthi rebels, the 17 Filipino crew members of cargo ship Galaxy Leader have returned home to the Philippines and reunited with their families. The Department of Migrant ...

Senate Bill No. 2221 and House Bill No. 7325 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is scheduled to be signed by President ...

“The DFA therefore urges Filipino seafarers to exercise prudent choice and (use) their ‘right-to-refuse sailing’ in the Red Sea,” the announcement said. Reports said at least three ...