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One of four Pinoy seafarers held by Iran freed

One of the four Filipino seafarers being held by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has been released, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 10th, 2024

DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack

“We do believe that any law which will improve the lot of seafarers should be signed as soon as possible, but we fully respect the desire of the president and legislators to improve the bill as it is.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Philippines says 4 Filipino sailors aboard ship seized by Iranian forces

MANILA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Sunday said four Filipino sailors were among the crew of a container ship seized by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers confirmed the seizure of the vessel MSC Aries "with four Filipino seafarers on board," adding that it has contacted the families of the four sailors. The Philippine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Netherlands: 3 hostages freed in ongoing crisis in Dutch town

In Ede, Netherlands, a tense standoff at a nightclub ended peacefully as Dutch police detained a man who had held four people hostage. The suspect,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Iran election: turnout sinks to record low as polls close – The Daily Guardian

The recent parliamentary elections in Iran have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the legitimacy of the results, as the country saw a record low.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Houthi Rebels Target Carrier Ship Bound for Iran: The Daily Guardia

Title: Houthi Rebels Fire Missiles at Ship Bound for Iran Amidst Rising Tensions In a fresh display of aggression, Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Iran launches 3 satellites into space

Iran launches 3 satellites into space.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Pakistan retaliates vs. Iran

Pakistan retaliates vs. Iran.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Iran’s Guards attack Israel’s ‘espionage centers’ in Iraq, state media says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the “espionage headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported late.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Iran s Navy Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Iran's navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, officials said. The seizure further escalates tensions in the Mideast waterways.The vessel was once known as the Suez Rajan and was involved in a yearlong dispute that ultimately saw the U.S. Justice Department seize 1 million barrels of Irani.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Rep. Cindi Chan thanks PBBM for sining Tatak Pinoy Act

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— Lapu-Lapu City lone district Representative Cindi King-Chan expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos for signing into law Republic Act No. 11981, also known as the “Tatak Pinoy Act,” which she co-authored. The Tatak Pinoy Act encourages local industries by incentivizing them to create more sophisticated products. Chan hopes that through.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Philippines says Iranian forces free 1 of 4 Filipino hostages

MANILA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said that one of the four Filipino sailors taken hostage by Iranian forces last month has been freed. The DFA said the Philippines welcomes the "good news," adding that the sailor is expected to arrive in Manila later Friday. "We appreciate Iran's gesture," the DFA said in a statement but did not elaborate. Th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

18 Pinoy seafarers home soon from China – DMW

The 18 Filipino crew of the oil tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman are coming home soon, according to the Department of Migrant Workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Pinoy Aquaman sets new record in successful 10k open water swim in Capiz

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine never ceases to amaze after setting a new personal record for conquering the 10-kilometer open water swim in the Capiz Sea on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  The 47-year-old Macarine bested his previous 10k open water swim in Masbate last year. From four hours and 22 minutes in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DFA: Filipino seafarers held by Iran to be released soon

Iranian authorities seized the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries on Saturday morning near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the container ship is related to Israel. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

4 Filipinos among crew of ship seized by Iran — DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Sunday that four Filipino seafarers were on board an Israeli-linked container ship seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says

Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says

Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024