All 81 Filipino seafarers aboard four Philippine-registered vessels are now out of the Strait of Hormuz conflict area, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The DFA reported that the four Philippine-registered vessels- MV Lyng Trader, MV Western Doncaster, MV Vivian Trader, and MV Eva Fuji made their safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz between June 24 and July 1.
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Most of the 8 Filipino seafarers have resumed their regular seafaring duties, while others have taken the opportunity to return home to their families, said the foreign affairs department.
To date, the United Nations has facilitated the safe passage of 136 vessels and approximately 2,900 seafarers out of the conflict area.
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The DFA said evacuation operations were suspended following the end of the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States, leaving some Filipino seafarers still stranded in the region.
"The DFA continues to closely monitor the situation and remains committed to ensuring their safety and eventual safe passage home," said the DFA.