10 seafarers attacked by Houthis to get aid

MANILA, Philippines — Following their safe return to the country, 10 Filipino seafarers who were attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden will receive assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers.

DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said the government would assist the Filipino crewmembers of the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagratch in finding new jobs.

Cacdac assured the seafarers that they will receive their mandated benefits and entitlements under their employment contracts.

The government will also offer medical services and psychological counseling to the seafarers, he said.

Upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday, the government provided financial and training vouchers to the seafarers.