Manila, April 3 -- Filipinos in Kuwait were told to follow local laws and were reminded that unauthorized public gathering is prohibited in the Gulf state.

The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait issued the advisory on Thursday days after more than a dozen Filipinos were arrested in Qatar for joining a rally that Qatari authorities deemed as an unauthorized political demonstration.

"The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait calls on members of the Filipino community to respect and comply with all laws and regulations of Kuwait, including the prohibition of unauthorized gatherings," it said in Filipino.

"This reminder is for the safety and well-being of our community here in Kuwait, and to avoid any legal complication that may arise from non-compliance...