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PHL seeks release of Filipino on board seized British-flagged oil tanker

(Eagle News)–The Philippine government is coordinating with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety and immediate release of a Filipino on  board a British-flagged vessel seized by Iran on Friday. In a statement, the DFA said Ambassador to Iran Fred Santos was contacting Iranian authorities for this. The department said the Filipino’s manning agency, which is based in the Philippines, is providing assistance to the family of the Filipino. “The manning agency said there were no […]