News from PHL Embassies, Consulates & Missions

17 Filipino Seafarers Releases from Captivity in Somalia

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12 February 2010 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported today that 17 Filipino seafarers onboard Taiwanese-flag vessel FV Win Far 161 were released by Somali pirates from captivity yesterday afternoon (Philippine time).

The fishing vessel was hijacked on 6 April 2009 off the coast of Seychelles.  It was the longest held vessel by Somali pirates with Filipino crew.

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“Fourth Annual Liliha-Nu’uanu District Candle Light Tour”

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candle_light_tour12 February 2010- The Philippine Consulate General to Honolulu reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Philippine Consulate General was the Final Stop for the "Fourth Annual Liliha-Nu'uanu District Candle Light Tour," held on the first full moon of the year.

Representative Corinne Ching organized this socio-cultural project for residents of District 27 (Liliha, Alewa Heights, Nu'uanu, Pu'unui, Palama).

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