Philippines says Iranian forces free one of four Filipino hostages caught last month

MANILA (Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said that one of the four Filipino sailors taken hostage by Iranian forces last month has been freed.

The DFA said the Philippines welcomes the "good news," adding that the sailor is expected to arrive in Manila later Friday.

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