Palace Press Officer Claire Castro affirmed the Philippine government’s dedication to respecting Algeria’s legal processes while supporting detained Filipino nationals. The government is actively pursuing legal avenues to protect the rights of three seafarers facing charges, emphasizing assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The Philippine government is intensifying legal assistance for three Filipino seafarers detained in Algeria over a drug-related incident. The Department of Migrant Workers is collaborating with the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure adequate legal representation. Ongoing communication with families and government visits aim to monitor the detainees’ well-being.
The wives of three Filipino seafarers imprisoned in Algeria have urgently appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for help in securing their husbands’ release. The men, sentenced to 15 years after being wrongfully implicated in a drug case, face dire conditions, with one suffering from diabetes, causing immense family hardship.
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion. Two crew members are missing. The ship, owned by Oboronlogistika, was en route to Vladivostok with harbor cranes. The cause of the explosion is unknown. The incident raises concerns about Russian cargo ship safety at sea.
