13 Pinoy sailors return from Iraq (opens original article in a new tab)

Thirteen Filipino seafarers returned to the Philippines after their ship was attacked in Iraq, with assistance from government agencies and the shipowner.

• 13 Filipino seafarers returned to the Philippines after their ship was hit by projectiles in Iraq
• The DMW, shipowner, and Philippine embassy coordinated the repatriation of the seafarers
• The seafarers received medical evaluations, financial aid, and transportation upon arrival