Protesters gathered along Harbor Drive, demanding answers about the detention and deportation of 26 Filipino seafarers by Customs and Border Protection. Aquilina Soriano Versoza criticized the dehumanizing process the workers faced, emphasizing their prior vetting. The CBP stated the actions were part of operations related to child exploitation material.
Taiwan is intensifying oversight of its subsea communications after a Chinese fishing boat, captained by Wu, damaged a cable in October 2025. Detained and fined, Wu’s vessel entangled with an abandoned anchor in a no-anchor zone. He received a three-month jail sentence, convertible to fines, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure.
At least 18 Filipino crew members from the Carnival Sunshine were detained and deported by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Norfolk, Virginia, despite holding valid visas. Advocacy groups claim the deportation lacked due process, leading to protests demanding justice. Concerns about cruise operations and crew safety have escalated.
