Hormuz reopening a relief to stranded Filipino seamen

THE planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to bring much-needed relief to around 4,000 Filipino seafarers who have been stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf for nearly five months. The development follows reports of an agreement between the United States and Iran to cease hostilities, with the deal expected to be formally signed this week. Under the reported arrangement, Iran will reopen the strategic waterway while US President Donald Trump is expected to direct the US Navy