00:00After approving his naturalization as a Filipino citizen,
00:04Russian-born figure skater Alexander Korovin took part in an oath-taking ceremony.
00:11For the first time, Korovin mentioned his Oath of Allegiance
00:15in a ceremony led by Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Tolentino.
00:20Tolentino is the sponsor of Korovin's naturalization bill
00:24passed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last December.
00:29This is where Filipinos will celebrate the 30-year-old skater
00:34in the Harbin Asian Winter Games 2025
00:37with his partner Isabella Gamez.
00:40The naturalization event will be held from February 7 to 14.