The Philippines announced the return of nine Filipino seamen who were held hostage by the Houthis in the Red Sea after their ship, the MV Eternity C, was attacked on July 7. The seamen will be released and transferred from Sana’a, Yemen, to Muscat, Oman. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro engaged with Omani officials during a July meeting and a November call to address their situation. Authorities will facilitate their safe return to the Philippines, expressing gratitude to Oman for its assistance.
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