Masayang inanunsyo ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. na ligtas nang nakalaya ang 17 Pinoy seafarers na binihag sa Yemen ng mahigit isang taon.
“It is with utmost joy that, after more than a year of captivity in Yemen, I announce the safe release of all seventeen [ 17 ] Filipino seafarers, together with the rest of the crewmembers of M/V Galaxy Leader,” ani Marcos sa isang X post nitong Huwebes, Enero 23.
Ibinahagi rin ng pangulo na nasa pangangalaga na ng Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman ang nasabing mga seafarer, at nalalapit na rin daw ang pag-uwi nila sa Pilipinas upang makasama ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.
“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,” saad ni Marcos.
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Pinuri rin ng pangulo ang Philippine Government Agencies at private instrumentalities nakipagtulungan sa foreign governments at entities sa loob ng mahigit 429 araw upang mapalaya ang mga seafarer sa Yemen.
“As this saga of our brave Filipino seafarers comes to a joyful conclusion, let me remind everyone that—they are the reason why I signed Republic Act No. 12021—known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law,” ani Marcos.
“This is to protect their rights and overall welfare, to promote their full employment and to ensure equal opportunities in the maritime industry—regardless of gender or creed—including equitable access to education, training and development, consistent with existing domestic and international laws, standards and conventions,” dagdag pa niya.
