Eight Filipino crew members of the ill-fated MV Eternity C attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen are now home with their families, as the government continues to hope for the other 13 still missing
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), on Wednesday evening, welcomed the group upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport via Saudi Airlines flight.
“Due to the severity of the incident, only eight people have been able to return home. But we hope that we have some hope for the others who were left behind. But for now, thanks to the rescue that brought home eight crew members of the Eternity C,” Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said in a press briefing shortly after the arrival of the Filipino seafarers.
The group was part of the crew of the Greek-flagged MV Eternity C, which was struck by missiles in two separate attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on July 7 and 8 while navigating the Red Sea. The vessel later sank.