7 Chinese crew of vessel lost at sea off Samar now free to go home

TACLOBAN CITY — The seven Chinese nationals who were on board a vessel that drifted in the waters off Eastern Samar on Jan. 26 could now return to their country.

On Friday, March 31, the foreigners were turned over by the Philippine Coast Guard to the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) though they were placed in handcuffs as part of the standard operating procedure.

Speaking through an interpreter, the seven Chinese said that they are glad to see their families again.

“They miss their families. They are excited to see their families. They have been here for more than two months,” the interpreter, who asked not to be named, said.

Chinese nationals Chen Zhe Nei, H…

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