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1. 3K Filipino seafarers still stranded at Strait of Hormuz —DMW -  (GMA News Online)

  • Around 3,000 Filipino seafarers remain aboard vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
  • The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) continues to coordinate with shipowners, manning agencies, and government partners to monitor their safety and welfare.
  • The DMW advises seafarers and their families to stay updated through official government channels as the situation evolves.
 

2. 2 Philippine seafarers injured in drone attack now home - (Philstar Global)

  • Two Filipino seafarers injured in a drone attack while onboard a commercial vessel have safely returned to the Philippines.
  • The DMW facilitated their repatriation and is providing the necessary medical, financial, and welfare assistance.
  • The government remains committed to ensuring the protection and well-being of Filipino seafarers affected by overseas crises

3. DMW shuts down two Cebu firms for illegal recruitment - (Business World)

  • The DMW closed two recruitment firms in Cebu for allegedly operating without the required authority and engaging in illegal recruitment activities.
  • The operation is part of the government's intensified campaign to protect aspiring OFWs from illegal recruiters and employment scams.
  • Jobseekers are reminded to apply only through DMW-licensed recruitment agencies and verify job opportunities before applying.
 
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