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Pinoy seafarers rescued from Houthis arrive safely at Naia

LAWIN.newsDecember 4, 2025038 views

Nine Filipino seafarers held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, along with the remains of a fellow mariner, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Manila at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Department of Migrant Workers and other Philippine government agencies received the seafarers, coordinated their release and repatriation, and facilitated medical, psychosocial, and immigration processing upon arrival. Authorities also arranged the dignified transfer of the deceased seafarer’s remains and began documenting the crew’s accounts of the hostage incident.

Chile prohibits non-emergency smartphone use for students at school

LAWIN.newsDecember 3, 2025029 views

Chile’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law banning the use of smartphones by students on school premises, joining a growing list of countries restricting mobile device use over concerns for children’s mental and physical well-being.

Hong Kong chief announces independent panel to investigate fire

LAWIN.newsDecember 2, 2025026 views

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday that an independent committee will investigate the cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed 151 people last week.

Ukraine suffers new air attacks as negotiators set course for U.S.

LAWIN.newsDecember 1, 2025027 views

Ukraine negotiators travel to Florida for peace talks with U.S. officials as Russian airstrikes intensify, resulting in casualties across the nation.

Venezuela slams U.S. over sudden halt to repatriation flights

LAWIN.newsDecember 1, 2025029 views

Venezuela’s government accuses the U.S. of unilaterally stopping migrant repatriation flights as tensions rise between the two nations. President Trump’s remarks suggest a complete closure of Venezuelan airspace.

Pope prays for togetherness at Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque

LAWIN.newsNovember 30, 2025026 views

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday, touring the historic site without pausing to pray, instead focusing on strengthening ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting unity between Eastern and Western churches.

Ukraine nears peace accord, just “minor details” to finalize

LAWIN.newsNovember 26, 2025046 views

Ukraine is reportedly close to finalizing a peace deal to end the conflict with Russia. President Zelenskyy may visit Washington soon to solidify the agreement.

PCG keeps close watch on 2 Chinese vessels off Panatag

LAWIN.newsNovember 25, 2025039 views

The Philippine Coast Guard shadowed two China Coast Guard vessels near Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea during a routine maritime patrol on [date of incident]. PCG personnel monitored the movements and positions of the foreign ships within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and followed standard operating procedures throughout the operation. No collision, confrontation, or damage was reported during the encounter. The incident will form part of official PCG reports submitted to national security and maritime agencies for further assessment, as regular patrols continue in the West Philippine Sea.

23 Chinese nationals sent home amid cyberfraud, POGO investigation

LAWIN.newsNovember 24, 2025034 views

The Bureau of Immigration deported 23 Chinese nationals to China on November 22, 2025, for alleged involvement in cyberfraud schemes and POGO-like activities and for multiple violations of Philippine immigration laws. BI deportation and implementation units chief Alexi Val Arciaga said the Chinese nationals were subjects of deportation orders and identified as wanted criminals in their home country. Immigration officers arrested, processed, and escorted the deportees, coordinated with Chinese authorities, and placed the 23 individuals on the Philippine immigration blacklist.

Philippines, Singapore strengthen ties in bilateral talks

LAWIN.newsNovember 24, 2025032 views

The Philippines and Singapore held the 7th Informal Consultations on the Philippines-Singapore Action Plan (IC-PSAP) in Singapore last week to discuss expanded bilateral relations and new areas of economic cooperation. Officials from both countries reviewed existing initiatives, explored possible projects in priority sectors, and agreed to continue technical-level work and follow-up engagements. Delegations confirmed that they will use the IC-PSAP as a platform for regular review of cooperation, align proposed projects with national priorities, and schedule the next round of consultations at a later date.