24 OFWs safely return to PH after 9 months of detention in Russia

Keith Clores 06/21/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 24 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returned to the Philippines in two batches over the weekend after spending nine months in detention in Russia. Russian authorities released the OFWs detained in Irkutsk,…

Marcos eyes nuclear energy partnership with Russia

06/21/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday in Kazan, Russia, that the Philippines is willing to collaborate with Russia in developing the country’s nuclear energy program. Speaking to Russia Today (RT) during his working visit to Kazan,…

Marcos secures return of 24 Filipinos from Russia

Isabelle Pechay 06/20/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Friday that 24 Filipinos detained in Irkutsk, a city in Siberia, Russia, will be repatriated to the Philippines. The announcement was made on social media at the conclusion of his working…

‘Good potential’: Marcos, Putin discuss energy, food security deal

Luisa Cabato 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…

Marcos in Russia: Recto, Estrella, Tolentino named gov’t caretakers

Luisa Cabato 06/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Wednesday that Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino will oversee government operations during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s two-day working visit…

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Trump’s Beijing trip

05/16/2026

The Kremlin said Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped…

Putin says war winding down, blasts West for backing Ukraine

05/10/2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations.…

Russian GM Ivan Popov to hold 15-board chess simul in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 05/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renowned Russian Grandmaster (GM) Ivan Popov is set to treat Cebu’s chess community to a rare 15-board simultaneous exhibition match this month, part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Philippine-Russia diplomatic…

Santisima faces Russian in Moscow for IBF regional title

Glendale G. Rosal 04/08/2026

Former world title challenger Jeo “Santino” Santisima is set to open his 2026 campaign in Russia. …

PH considers importing oil from Russia – DA

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora 03/13/2026

MANILA – The Philippines is considering importing oil from Russia following the temporary lifting of sanction on Russian crude oil in transit at sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Friday. Lazaro, in a virtual presser…

Russia providing Iran info to help Tehran strike US military

Associated Press 03/07/2026

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. It’s the first indication that Moscow…

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran’s aid?

Lisa Louis, Shamil Shams 03/05/2026

Just hours after Israeli and US bombs started hitting Tehran on Saturday, Russia came out with a blunt statement, with the country’s permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, calling it an “unprovoked act of armed aggression…

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