Philippines mulls ban of seamen in areas prone to pirates

The Philippines is looking into the possibility of banning Filipino seafarers from boarding ships that will pass through "pirate-prone" areas, the country's foreign secretary said on Tuesday. The Department of Foreign Affairs might review the contracts of seamen who board on vessels that are vulnerable to sea robberies, Secretary Alberto Romulo said in a press conference. "I suggest that we look into the... [read full story]