DFA Releases

18 Filipino Seafarers Released From Captivity in Somalia

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1 March 2010 - Eighteen Filipino seafarers aboard Greek-owned, Panama-flagged MV Navios Apollon were released from captivity in Somalia yesterday (Manila time).

The marine vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates on 28 December 2009, about 240 nautical miles east of Seychelles, as it headed for India from the United States with a cargo of fertilizer.

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DFA to Hold Necrological Services for Late Ambassador Basilio

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1 March 2010 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will hold necrological services for the late Ambassador Norberto R. Basilio tonight at the La Funeraria Paz, Manila Memorial Park, Sucat, Paranaque City.

 

Ambassador Baslio passed away on February 26.  He was survived by his spouse, DFA Undersecretary for Policy Erlinda F. Basilio, and a daughter, Amelia Clarissa.
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