00:00 The Department of Foreign Affairs again confirmed that the government is doing everything for the 17 seafarers held by the White Group.
00:09 It also explained that Quiet Diplomacy is being done for the safe liberation of our countrymen.
00:16 Daniel Manalasta is in the center of the news.
00:19 The Department of Foreign Affairs is trying to achieve the liberation of the 17 Filipino seafarers
00:26 who were the victims of the rebels in the Red Sea last month.
00:30 An official of the DFA confirmed this when he attended the Commission on Appointments.
00:35 Our embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, covers the Houthi-controlled part of Yemen
00:43 because they rebelled against the recognized government.
00:47 But there is a Quiet Diplomacy happening among the ambassadors in Oman.
00:52 They are providing details from Oman and Qatar.
00:56 We are awaiting updates from our ambassador in Oman and our ambassador in Qatar.
01:02 Why these ambassadors? Because these two countries are the active ones in mediating with the Houthis in the release of the 17 seafarers.
01:11 Meanwhile, the senators are again asked to talk to the International Criminal Court.
01:16 Senator Ayme Marcos asked about the involvement of some DFA members in the CIA.
01:21 Why is the ICC doing this? Now that the rule of law is working in our country?
01:27 We are feeling sorry even though we always say that the law will prevail over everything.
01:33 Why is it like that? What is the use of the UN if it is like that?
01:38 Is it right for the ICC to enter here?
01:42 Will you allow them to enter our country to investigate?
01:50 No, personally and professionally.
01:53 Because the investigative of the ICC is justifying the weak institutions in a country.
02:07 And if there are no processes happening in the country to hear the cases that are being brought to them.
02:17 Meanwhile, Almuela was also asked about the target of the Philippines in the UN Security Council.
02:24 We have about 70-80 votes at this time. We are confirming this right now.
02:32 How many should we have?
02:34 We need at least two-thirds of voting members. So that's 130.
02:43 But that's the minimum. We're aiming for a really strong first round.
02:48 your honor. Daniel Merales Taz para sa Bahia.
