00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is very grateful to Oman and all the people who helped to free the Filipino seafarers.
00:10In addition to the President, they are the reason why he immediately signed the Magna Carta for Seafarers.
00:17Alvin Baltazar of Radyo Pilipinas has breaking news.
00:22The 17 Filipino seafarers of the Haute Rebels were released after being stranded in the Red Sea in November 2023, more than a year ago.
00:35This was announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in his social media account
00:40where he announced that all the 17 Filipino crew members and other crew members of the MV Galaxy Leader are safe.
00:49The President said that our fellow Filipinos are safe in Muscat, Oman
00:55where their loved ones are with them after the last development.
01:01The President thanked Oman Sultan Haitham Bintarik and his government
01:08for the success of the rescue of the 17 Filipino seafarers.
01:14The President also praised the Philippine government agencies and private groups
01:20for their unwavering support to the foreign government
01:24in order to free the Filipinos after 427 days.
01:30The President added that because of the courage of the Filipino seafarers,
01:33that is why he signed the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.
01:38This is to protect their rights and rights,
01:41ensure their full employment,
01:44and ensure equal opportunities in the maritime industry
01:47including access to education, training and development
01:51in line with the existing domestic and international laws, standards, and conventions.
01:57From Malacanang, for Malitang Pambansa, Alvin Baltazar of Radyo Pilipinas.
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