The 24 Filipinos released from detention in Russia following the intervention of President Marcos are expected to return home on June 21, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, June 20. According to an update relayed to DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, the Filipinos have departed...
President Marcos acknowledged concerns that the Philippines could face backlash from like-minded nations as Manila seeks to deepen engagement with Russia, saying the government would tread carefully to ensure its partnerships do not contribute to conflict. Asked about possible criticism from...
President Marcos said the Philippines and Russia are beginning to put in place a system for petroleum supplies after previous purchases from Moscow were made on an ad hoc basis in response to the global oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Russia...
President Marcos said Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia for the past nine months over immigration issues. Speaking to reporters before concluding his visit to Russia on Thursday, June 18, Marcos...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia have adopted a new roadmap aimed at deepening their strategic partnership, with President Marcos saying the agreements would expand practical cooperation and deliver concrete benefits to the peoples of Southeast Asia and Russia. Speaking...
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and investment, with both leaders noting significant untapped potential in Philippine-Russia relations despite steady economic ties. The two leaders met in...
Filipinos are well aware that Germany is a good place to work, live, and even raise a family; thus President Marcos and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier believe there is no need for greater promotion for these opportunities. During a joint press conference at Malacañan Palace, the two...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said President Marcos ' trip to Russia may be short, but “every hour matters” as discussions during the visit will center on issues that directly affect Filipino families, including food and energy security and fuel prices. In a Facebook post on early...
President Marcos departed for Kazan, Russia, late Tuesday night, June 16, to co-chair the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations between the regional bloc and Moscow, and for his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Marcos and his...
By Zach Chu and Yuan Chu ToyCon Nexus x Poplife Festival 2026 is the highly anticipated annual gathering of toy collectors around the country, with every booth and stall showcasing figures, dolls, cards, and every other toy that one may fathom. This event garners attention not only from local...
The Philippines and Germany signed a lease agreement for the use of a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility within the Clark International Airport. It was signed during the meeting between President Marcos and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Malacañan on Tuesday, June 16....
President Marcos said the Philippines is open to a possible visiting forces agreement (VFA) with Germany, but it is still a "long way off." "Well, why not? We probably, in reality, we 're still a long way off of that," Marcos said in a joint press conference with German President Frank-Walter...
