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Lacson lauds PBBM on return of 24 Filipinos detained in Russia

Published Jun 21, 2026 12:30 pm

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  • Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said it is considered one of the significant event of President Marcos' recent trip to Russia, noting that the case of the 24 Filipinos has "almost escaped public notice and appreciation.
The first batch of Filipinos detained in Russia returns to the Philippines on June 21, 2026. The first six of the 24 Filipinos freed from Russian detention were greeted by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 at around 12 a.m. The remaining 18 arrived in Manila around 3:50 a.m. (DFA)
The first batch of Filipinos detained in Russia returns to the Philippines on June 21, 2026. The first six of the 24 Filipinos freed from Russian detention were greeted by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 at around 12 a.m. The remaining 18 arrived in Manila around 3:50 a.m. (DFA)

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, June 21 lauded the President for successfully repatriating the 24 Filipinos who were detained in Russia for nine (9) months after raising their case personally with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Lacson said it is considered one of the significant event of President Marcos’ recent trip to Russia, noting that the case of the 24 Filipinos has “almost escaped public notice and appreciation.

“24 souls, 24 families - most of all, 24 Filipinos who would still be languishing in an eastern Siberia jail, probably for the rest of their lives - one of the biggest achievements of the president’s visit to Russia that almost escaped public notice and appreciation. Thank you!” Lacson said on X.

https://x.com/iampinglacson/status/2068495373459689638

The 24 Filipinos returned to the Philippines in two batches late Saturday and early Sunday. They arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in two batches from Bangkok, Thailand.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) had said the repatriation was coordinated with Russian authorities, with assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

On Thursday, President Marcos said Putin authorized the release of the 24 Filipinos, who worked as cleaners in Russia.

Based on earlier reports, the Filipinos were allegedly detained over immigration issues after being victimized by illegal recruiters.

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