Russia Releases 24 Filipinos Detained in Irkutsk After Marcos Jr. Raised Concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concerns about detained Filipinos during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who subsequently authorized the release of 24 Filipinos held in Irkutsk, Siberia. The individuals, detained for nine months over immigration issues, chose to return to the Philippines despite Russia offering them the option to legally work in the country. They均
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concerns about detained Filipinos during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin authorized the release of 24 Filipinos who had been detained in the city of Irkutsk in Siberia for the past nine months. According to SCMP, the 24 Filipinos were freed and were scheduled to arrive in Manila on two flights early on Sunday. Gmanetwork.com reported that the Filipinos were detained over immigration issues and had been victimized by illegal recruiters. TASS reported that Russia offered the individuals the option to legally work in the country, but they chose to return to the Philippines.
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