2 Filipino seafarers killed in oil tanker attack near Strait of Hormuz-DMW

Two Filipino seafarers were killed during an attack on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed the incident, which occurred in a volatile maritime region.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the persistent security risks to international shipping and the vulnerability of migrant workers in conflict-prone maritime zones.
2 Filipino seafarers killed in oil tanker attack near Strait of Hormuz—DMW | ABS-CBN News
2 Filipino seafarers killed in oil tanker attack near Strait of Hormuz—DMW
Published September 02, 2026 05:02 PM PHT
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