Freed Filipino from seized Portuguese ship on his way home

[Starmix]

The Filipino crew member of a Portuguese-flagged vessel that was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is on his way home.

The news report said that Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac that the crew member is now on his way to the Philippines. The Filipino was among the seven crew members of MSC Aries that were freed by Iran.

Sincerest thanks were sent to Secretary Enrique Manalo and his entire team at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) who spared no efforts to secure the release of our brave seafarer.

According to the report, five Indians, a Filipino, and an Estonian from the MSC Aries "have been freed today. Portugal's foreign ministry said in a statement. Another Indian crew member had already been released.

 

[Augusta]

Good news at last it is good that he is freed at last. I can't just tteade my peace and freedom for anything at all

 

[Starmix]

They're now on the Philippines after being freed under the negotiations of the Portuguese ambassador in the Philippines and the Ph department of foreign affairs.

 

[Augusta]

Good that the government intervene and help them.regain their freedom.it shows patriotism here.

 

[Starmix]

Yes, even those who were about to be electrocuted was saved. The PH government negotiated with Qatar. It was the presidency of President Dueterte. He told the President in Qatar that if the Filipino will be hanged to death, he would order all the Filipinos to go home. President Duterte has saved many lives abroad.

 

[Augusta]

That's a good one from the president. As a president you need to know how to save lives.

 

[Starmix]

Ph President before and now are very careful in deciding. There's always an advisor to hold their temper and a diplomat to avoid extreme decision that may lead to war.

 

[Augusta]

That's just the have professionals in their cabinets. They need to be given the right opinions, suggestions and views

 

[Starmix]

Yes, he has appointees close to the president. They serve as mentors and advisors apart from those in the upper and lower chambers.