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Philippine Seafarers Keep Going to Sea Despite War Risks
Despite the increasingly treacherous waters of the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea, many Philippine seafarers are still competing for jobs aboard ships, driven by good pay even as they face mortal danger. Veteran mariners like Gerald and Alberto Lobaton share harrowing experiences of missile strikes and near-misses, yet they continue to return to sea, citing financial necessity and family support.