Philippines says no ban on Filipino seafarers in war-hit regions
MANILA, April 27 - Philippine shipowners and crewing agencies are still permitted to rotate Filipino seafarers into areas like the Persian Gulf, but all workers are free to refuse deployment in regions where they may be at risk, the government said on Monday.
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