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SBS News in Filipino, Tuesday 17 March 2026

Four ships on the sea

US officials have not said whether any countries have agreed to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. Source: AP / Altaf Qadri

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • President Donald Trump has criticised US allies who have not embraced his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Australian government has announced new legislation to strengthen the regulation of registered migration agents.
  • 62-year-old Australian arrested at Perth Airport for allegedly planning to procure a child for sexual activity overseas.

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