MANILA, PHILIPPINES - MARCH 19: A cadet seafarer takes part in drills at the Mariana Academy for Maritime Studies on March 19, 2026 in Manila, Philippines. The ongoing war involving Iran has disrupted deployment pipelines for Filipino migrant workers, with government-imposed restrictions limiting new hires to high-risk countries and creating uncertainty over overseas jobs. For the Philippines, where millions of workers are employed abroad and remittances account for nearly 10% of GDP, the conflict threatens both livelihoods and a critical pillar of the economy. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)