Filipino seafarers face rising abuse and abandonment at sea, with many forced into silence out of fear of losing their jobs. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4rw864bv #Seafarers #MaritimeLabor #GlobalShipping

After surviving a ship explosion in Russia, 20 Filipino seafarers from the MV Eco Wizard return home, while others remain stranded in Ust-Luga as drone attacks and rising conflict put their safety at risk. Learn more: tinyurl.com/y29x6mnf #SeafarersSafety #FilipinoSeafarers

Xi Jinping is leveraging a corruption-purged military and advanced naval capabilities to project China’s influence globally, with the South China Sea and strategic modernization at the center of his plan. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4tmmdjxc #ChinaMilitary #SouthChinaSea

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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. asserts the country’s commitment to a rules-based Indo-Pacific order and regional stability at the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2025 amid rising tensions with China. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdewwksj #IndoPacificSecurity

The Philippine Ports Authority terminates its US$8.7 million contract with MAC Builders for the long-delayed Zamboanga Port terminal, citing prolonged delays, design misalignment, and mounting public pressure for accountability. Learn more: tinyurl.com/76nxxfm4 #PhPorts

The Philippine Navy welcomes its newest warship, BRP Diego Silang, a guided missile frigate that enhances fleet capability, honors history, and highlights ongoing efforts to safeguard maritime interests in the West Philippine Sea. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5wv65pbm

South Korea halts a ₱28-billion loan for the Marcos administration’s bridge project in the Philippines, citing corruption risks and triggering political fallout in Manila. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2k75t24y #SouthKorea #Philippines #Corruption

Experts warn of social media’s impact on seafarers’ mental health, highlighting how over-reliance on online content can affect wellbeing and calling for stronger support both at sea and on land. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4vfwkhzu #SeafarerSupport #MentalHealthAtSea

Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as the Philippines slams China’s new “nature reserve” at Scarborough Shoal—calling it a smokescreen for illegal control, not conservation. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4c9dst5f #SouthChinaSea #PhilippinesVsChina #Geopolitics

A proposed US$603 million wind farm on Mt. Banahaw, a sacred and protected site, faces backlash from locals and environmentalists who say "green energy" should not cost culture, biodiversity, or consent. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s6rhbf8 #MtBanahaw #RenewableEnergy #Climate

The Philippines, Japan, and the U.S. conclude joint maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea, underscoring interoperability and a shared commitment to security and freedom of navigation amid ongoing tensions. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5awevsue #WestPhilippineSea

Can the Philippines maintain its position among the world’s top shipbuilders? The OECD warns reliance on imported equipment threatens competitiveness, urging local production and policy reforms. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mcp9ubp5 #Shipbuilding #Shipping #Philippines

An international crackdown on synthetic drug trafficking results in $6.5 billion in seizures and 386 arrests, with record meth and fentanyl hauls across 18 countries during INTERPOL’s Operation Lionfish-Mayag III. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3kcbcc9y #SyntheticDrugs

China Coast Guard ships blast a Philippine fisheries vessel with water cannons near Scarborough Shoal, damaging the vessel and injuring a crew member in the latest South China Sea flare-up. Learn more: tinyurl.com/djv8epxh #SouthChinaSea

Europol and Iberian authorities dismantle a criminal network trafficking contaminated clams, posing serious health risks and exploiting migrant labor. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bm7st565 #FoodSafety #EnvironmentalCrime #PublicHealth

The UK and the Philippines agree to begin talks on a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), paving the way for joint military drills and deeper defense ties amid rising South China Sea tensions. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3rufaftc #IndoPacific #SouthChinaSea

Malaysia’s maritime pilots take center stage at the Asia Pacific Maritime Pilots Forum 2025 in Da Nang, where over 250 delegates from 15 nations convene to advance regional collaboration on pilotage safety and sustainable global shipping. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5ewk9ej5

Tens of thousands of Filipinos flood the streets on September 21 for the “Trillion Peso March,” protesting alleged multibillion-peso flood-control corruption and echoing past battles against tyranny. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yhpkxu6d #Corruption #Philippines

Outdated, paper-heavy compliance processes are overburdening seafarers and masking serious safety risks, raising urgent calls for digital solutions that reduce fatigue and improve transparency at sea. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ye223bhd #SeafarerWelfare #Digitalization