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- Washington Post
The Houthis want to punish Israel. Filipinos are bearing the cost.
Aboard the cargo ship MV Tutor last June, the coincidence of Philippine Independence Day and a crewmember's birthday meant a break for revelry.
As on many such ships, the entire crew of 22 was from the Philippines. 'No work on deck,' Captain Christian Domrique, 40, told the sailors. The afternoon would be given to 'salo-salo,' a festive feast.