The Filipinos and eight other foreign seafarers were held hostage after their cargo ship, MV Galaxy Leader, came under Houthi attack in the Red Sea on Nov. 19, 2023.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo wished for the well-being and fast recovery of the 17 Filipinos held captive by Houthi rebels for 14 months. Manalo had a brief interaction with the 17 ...