Pacheco was welcomed by senior representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Philippine Ambassador to #Israel Junie Laylo.

Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo also thanked #Qatar, which served as the mediator for the ceasefire that allowed the release of hostages. #Philippines #GazaTruce

Filipino hostage #JimmyPacheco among 24 freed by #Hamas on first day of truce
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/filipino-hostage-jimmy-pacheco-freed-hamas-gaza-first-day-truce/

Filipino hostage Jimmy Pacheco among 24 freed by Hamas on first day of truce

(1st UPDATE) The release of Pacheco and the other hostages comes during the first day of the war's first truce and includes Israeli women and children and Thai farm workers

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