DMW Repatriates 837 Seafarers Affected by Maritime Attacks
The Department of Migrant Workers has repatriated 837 seafarers affected by maritime attacks in the Northern Black Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the risks faced by Filipino maritime workers in volatile regions.
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