Filipino

The term "Filipino" refers to the people of the Philippines, a Southeast Asian nation. Recent news highlights their involvement in two separate incidents. First, a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel carrying 21 Filipino sailors capsized in the disputed South China Sea, resulting in fatalities and missing crew members. Chinese authorities rescued some of the sailors. This event underscores the risks faced by Filipino seafarers, who constitute a significant portion of the global maritime workforce, and highlights ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Second, a woman of Filipino heritage was a victim of human trafficking and domestic servitude in London, perpetrated by a UAE diplomat. A UK court ordered the UAE to pay compensation, marking a significant legal precedent. This case draws attention to the vulnerability of Filipinos to human trafficking and exploitation abroad.