The two remaining injured crewmen of MV True Confidence ship, which was struck by Houthi rebel missile, successfully returned to their homes in the Philippines on Thursday, March 14, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
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In an advisory, the DMW said the two injured Filipino crewmen were cleared "fit for travel" by medical authorities in Djibouti on Wednesday.
"They arrived via a chartered medical evacuation flight at 6:45 this morning, 14 March 2024," the DMW said.
"The two were received by a medical team and taken to the hospital where they will continue their recovery. They have also been reunited with their families in hospital," it furthered.
On Tuesday, the first batch of 11 Filipino crew members of MV True Confidence also arrived in the country. One of them had minor injuries.
The DMW said two Filipinos were killed and three were severely injured in the attack.
