Death of Migrant Worker Vergie Tamfungan Raised UAE Labor Law Concerns
The United Arab Emirates government has launched an investigation in response to a report by the Guardian on the suspicious death of Filipina migrant worker Vergie Tamfungan’s death.
Philippine and Chinese Vessels Collide in South China Sea, Tensions Rise
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine boat on a resupply mission on Oct. 22, 2023, this past Sunday morning. Following the collision, both sides have swapped accusations of blame, heightening tensions in the already-disputed South China Sea.