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11 August 2026

‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks

Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.

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