Kaisa ang House of Representatives sa pagkondena sa sinapit ng labimpitong Filipino seaferers na hinostage ng Houthi rebels sa Red Sea.
Ayon kay House Speaker Martin Romualdez, nangangailangan ito ng agarang atensyon at pagtutok upang masiguro ang kapakanan ng ating mga kapwa Pilipino at ang kanilang ligtas na paglaya.
“We, at the House of Representatives, are deeply concerned about the distressing situation involving 17 of our brave Filipino seafarers who are currently held hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. This situation demands our immediate and focused attention. The House of Representatives is closely working with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos to ensure the safety and well-being of our fellow Filipinos, which is of the highest importance.” Sabi ni Speaker Romualdez.
Naka suporta rin aniya ang Kamara sa Department of Foreign Affairs sa kanilang mga hakbangin para sa agarang pagpapalaya sa mga marino.
Nanawagan din si Romualdez sa international community na makiisa sa pagkondeda sa anomang uri ng piracy at tumulong para sa paglaya ng mga hostage.
“We call on the international community to join us in condemning this act of piracy and to assist in any way possible to resolve this crisis. The Philippines is committed to working tirelessly to ensure our citizens’ safe return and address the underlying issues that lead to such incidents. We hold the seafarers and their families close in our hearts and minds, standing with them in solidarity through this incredibly challenging period,” Dagdag ni Romualdez. | ulat ni Kathleen Jean Forbes
