Pinuri at pinasalamatan ni Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo ang mabilis na aksyon ng ating pamahalaan para matiyak ang kaligtasan ng 23 Pilipinong tripulante na sakay ng Greek-flagged MT Sounion na inatake ng Houthi rebels sa Red Sea.
Kinilala ni Salo ang kagyat na pag tugon ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) sa pangunguna ni Sec. Hans Leo Cacdac.
“I express my deepest gratitude to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and all those who have worked tirelessly to secure the safety of our Filipino seafarers. Their quick response and dedication have been instrumental in protecting the lives of our kababayans,” ani Salo.
Malaking tulong din aniya ang ibinigay ng pribadong sektor lalo na ng manning agencies at shipowners, pati na ng European Union mission para maresolba ang krisis.
“The concerted efforts of our private sector partners and international allies have been invaluable in ensuring the safety and well-being of our seafarers. Their prompt and coordinated actions are a testament to their unwavering commitment to the protection of OFWs abroad,” dagdag ni Salo.
Pinatitiyak naman ng mambabatas sa DMW at OWWA na maihanda na ang mga tulong na kakailanganin ng mga seafarers at kanilang pamilya oras na umuwi ng bansa.
Kasama na rito ang panawagan sa DOH na magbigay ng medical support lalo na sa kanilang mental health.
“While we are relieved that our seafarers are safe, our work is not yet done. We must ensure that their journey home is smooth and that they receive the comprehensive care they need. This includes medical attention, financial assistance, and access to essential services for them and their families as they recover from this ordeal,” saad ni Salo.| ulat ni Kathleen Forbes
