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Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety
Jonathan Saul, Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis April 23, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/iran-takes-seized-ships-port-countr...

DMW, DFA studying legal strategy for 3 seafarers detained on drug charges in Algeria
JP SORIANO April 23, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/985073/dmw-dfa-stud...

1,161 Filipino seafarers safely exit Persian Gulf amid Middle East tensions
April 23, 2026 https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/1161-filipino-seafarers-safely-exit-per...

The Philippine government reported that 1,161 Filipino seafarers have safely exited the Persian Gulf following heightened tensions in the Middle East, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

NMP, OWWA line up upskilling programs for Pinoy seafarers
NMP April 23, 2026 https://pia.gov.ph/press-release/nmp-owwa-line-up-upskilling-programs-fo...

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have strengthened their collaboration to align support programs in upskilling the Filipino maritime workforce, ensuring they remain competitive in the global maritime industry.

ITF to shipowners: Do not gamble with seafarer lives
The Editorial Team April 23, 2026 https://safety4sea.com/itf-to-shipowners-do-not-gamble-with-seafarer-lives/

Labor arbiters’ money claims jurisdiction
Eduardo Martinez 19 Apr 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/19/labor-arbiters-money-claims-jurisdiction

With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall be vested in labor arbiters.

Labor arbiters’ money claims jurisdiction
Eduardo Martinez 19 Apr 2026 https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/19/labor-arbiters-money-claims-jurisdiction

With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall be vested in labor arbiters.

Hormuz crisis intensifies
Sam Chambers April 20, 2026 https://splash247.com/hormuz-crisis-intensifies/

The Strait of Hormuz has lurched through a dizzying sequence of openings, closures, vessel attacks and a US naval boarding in the past three days, leaving commercial shipping operators very concerned about the safety of their fleets in the region.

Shipping Congestion in Hormuz Affects 20,000 Seafarers and 2,000 Ships
Associate Editor April 18, 2026 https://maritimefairtrade.org/shipping-congestion-in-hormuz-affects-2000...

AMSA cracks down on seafarer exploitation, bans vessel for six months
20th Apr, 2026 https://www.marinebusinessnews.com.au/2026/04/amsa-cracks-down-on-seafar...

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning maritime employers that failure to meet minimum standards for seafarers’ living and working conditions may result in serious consequences.