11/07/2025
🛟🛟SURVIVORS OF ETERNITY C RESCUED🛟
Eight out of the 21 Filipino crew members of MV Eternity C were rescued on Thursday, after the bulk carrier was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) remains hopeful that the remaining 13 unidentified Filipino seafarers are alive and safe as rescue operations continue. This comes amid reports that at least three of the ship’s crew were killed, while others were abducted and are currently being held by the Islamist group aligned with Iran.
An additional three Filipino seafarers were later added to the list of survivors, according to an interview on dzBB Thursday afternoon. Although they spent more than 24 hours in the water, the DMW chief said they are in “good condition.”
“None of them suffered serious physical injuries or illnesses. But of course, it's safe to say that they may have experienced some physical stress from what they went through,” he added.
According to Cacdac, the rescued Filipinos are now headed to a safe location, which he did not disclose for security reasons.
“The Philippine government will do everything we can to provide them with the necessary assistance, starting with medical, physical, and mental health support,” he said.
Cacdac also said the DMW began personal visits to each Filipino crew member's family on Wednesday night, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to provide full support to each of them.
“We have assured them of the President’s directive to take care of them, and we will do everything we can to give them help,” he added.
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HELP SPREAD THIS POST SO IT REACHES THEIR FAMILIES. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, SOME OF THE VICTIMS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. 😔😔