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Jervis Manahan

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17735597727361773559768697.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="A plume of smoke rises from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. Fadel Sana, AFP "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A plume of smoke rises from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. <em>Fadel Sana, AFP </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Two Filipino nationals were reportedly among foreign nationals arrested by authorities in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly posting harmful digital content related to the strikes.</p><p>In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai said they are closely monitoring reports that Filipino nationals are among those arrested for &quot;sharing videos and other online content related to the recent attacks and air defense interceptions in Dubai&quot;.</p><p>The embassy said &quot;Philippine officials have sought official confirmation and further details from the competent UAE authorities regarding the identity, status, and legal circumstances of any Filipino nationals involved.&quot;</p><p>An online report surfaced saying two Filipinas were among 25 people arrested for sharing content on the strike.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/14/government-chartered-flight-for-repatriates-from-middle-east-lands-in-naia-1836"><strong>Government-chartered flight for repatriates from Middle East lands in NAIA</strong></a></div><p>The report indicated the group included people of other nationalities like Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis.</p><p>&quot;The Philippine Embassy and Consulate General fully respect the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates and its right to enforce its national security, cybercrime, and public order laws,&quot; the statement read.</p><p>It said that UAE authorities have issued reminders against posting or sharing &quot;misleading or fabricated security‑related content, including videos of air defense interceptions, attacks on landmarks, or AI‑generated false footage.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/3/9/fake-ai-satellite-imagery-spurs-us-iran-war-disinformation-1145"><strong>Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformation<br/></strong></a></div><p>The embassy reminded Filipinos in the UAE to &quot;exercise utmost caution and responsibility in their use of social media and messaging platforms.&quot;</p><p>It said Filipinos in the UAE should refrain from recording, posting, and sharing unverified and sensitive security-related content.</p><p>It also said they should &quot;rely only on official announcements of UAE authorities and credible news sources for information on ongoing security situations.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/14/341-distressed-ofws-from-middle-east-heading-home-on-owwa-chartered-flight-0830"><strong>341 distressed OFWs from Middle East heading home on OWWA chartered flight</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J1dHUEnybZ0?si=rUIyhb8uoH3NZODc" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>Two Filipino nationals were reportedly arrested by UAE authorities for allegedly posting harmful digital content related to the strikes.</p>

Two Filipino nationals were reportedly arrested by UAE authorities for allegedly posting harmful digital content related to the strikes.

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2 Filipinos reported arrested in UAE for posting videos of attacks

Jervis Manahan,

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Published Mar 15, 2026 03:52 PM PHT

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Updated Mar 15, 2026 05:06 PM PHT

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