All Philippine nationals impacted by the Israel-Hamas war have been accounted for following the release of a second hostage, according to the country’s president.
“With this positive development, I am pleased to inform the nation that all Filipinos affected by the war have been accounted for,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr wrote in a post on X Wednesday.
“Just days after expressing concern for Noralyn Babadilla's whereabouts, I am very happy to announce that Noralyn is safely back in Israel, becoming the second Filipino released from Gaza,” he wrote.
The Embassy of the Philippines will “attend to her needs in coordination with Israeli authorities," the president added.
Pacheco was released on Friday.
Persons:
“, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, ”, Jimmy ” Pacheco, Pacheco
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Philippine, Israel, Gaza, Philippines, Egypt, State, Qatar