Manila, Oct. 22 -- The Philippine Embassy in Washington is coordinating with United States authorities over the reported denial of entry to Filipinos in some US ports of entry.

The embassy said it is aware of the reports that Filipino seafarers have encountered this "in recent months."

"It has been informed that the denial of entry for the concerned seafarers was done in accordance with existing US laws, regulations and policies," it said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The Embassy will nevertheless continue engaging with the said agencies regarding these denials of entry and ensure that mandatory consular notification is observed in such cases," it added.

The embassy, meanwhile, said the Department of Migrant Workers is ready to assist...