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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will seek to strengthen labor cooperation with Russia as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Moscow may open discussions on improving protections and opportunities for Filipinos working in Russia.
In an interview aired by state media RTVM on Wednesday, Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Bailen said Manila has been pursuing a labor agreement with the Russian Federation to further protect and provide services to the growing community of Filipinos in different parts of the transcontinental country.
“And hopefully, with the visit of the president, we would be able to work further with the Russian side in pursuing labor cooperation because it is really very important,” Bailen said.
According to the ambassador, the Philippine government is working toward establishing stronger institutional support for Filipinos in Russia, including the possible future establishment of a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Moscow.
