News Articles:

1. Seafarers face hell and high water - (Inquirer.Net)

• Over 130 Filipino seafarers were arrested by U.S. authorities for visa violations since April 2025.
• Detainees risk up to a 10-year U.S. ban, threatening their careers and families.
• Highlights systemic issues in the maritime industry, including weak seafarer protections.

2. PH Has What It Takes to Become a Global Shipbuilding Power — Danish Envoy - (MARINA)

• The Philippines has the skills, shipyards, and experience to become a global shipbuilding power.
• It ranks 4th in shipbuilding, 2nd in ship maintenance, and 1st in ship repair worldwide.
• Denmark is partnering with PH to modernize shipyards, while MARINA pushes reforms to attract investment.

3. Death of Filipino seaman probed - (The Manila Times)

• A Filipino seaman was found dead after an incident aboard the vessel M/V Arvia which departed from Southampton.
• The exact identity of the seaman is withheld, and authorities are currently conducting a probe into the circumstances of his death.
• The case highlights ongoing concerns about safety and welfare for Filipino maritime workers abroad.