Two early-morning flights bring 24 Filipinos home from Russia
TL;DR
The Philippines will repatriate 24 Filipinos detained in Russia over immigration issues on June 21, arriving at NAIA Terminal 1 in two batches: at 12:05 a.m. on PR 737 and 4:05 a.m. on PR 733, following a meeting between President Marcos Jr. and Vladimir Putin and statements from the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok; officials say the detainees have not been charged with wrongdoing and will be welcomed back to their families.
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- Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin CBS News
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- Philippine media: The 24 Filipinos who were repatriated from Russia are expected to return to the Philippines on Sunday, June 21, 2026 news.cgtn.com
- Marcos secures return of 24 Filipinos from Russia MSN
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