24 Filipinos Detained in Russia Repatriated After Presidential Diplomacy
Twenty-four Filipino workers, detained in Russia for nine months without charges, have returned to the Philippines after being released by order of President Vladimir Putin following a request from President Marcos. Authorities are interviewing them to document their experiences and investigate potential recruitment irregularities or trafficking.
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