In 1259, Michael Palaiologos, now emperor, sent Philes on a diplomatic mission to the Epirote court of Michael II Komnenos Doukas, but achieved no success, reportedly due to Michael's arrogance.
Pada tahun 1259, Mikhael Palaiologos, sekarang kaisar, mengirim Filis pada misi diplomatik ke istana Epirus Mikhael II Komnenos Doukas, tetapi tidak mencapai keberhasilan, dilaporkan karena arogansi Mikhael.