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5 Filipinos held as prisoners in Ukraine–DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said five Filipinos who allegedly served as mercenaries for Russia are now being held as prisoners...

Trump sets meet with Venezuelan opposition leader

CARACAS – Washington announced Monday (Tuesday, Manila time) Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week as pressure grew...

Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in amnesty

YANGON – Myanmar’s junta said on Sunday it would release more than 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country’s...

Russia, US swap prisoners in push for closer ties

WASHINGTON, DC—The United States on Thursday (Friday Manila time) exchanged a sanctions-busting suspect for a ballet dancer held by Russia, the second swap under...

Hundreds mourn Hong Kong champion of prisoners’ rights

Hong Kong, China — Hundreds filed into a Hong Kong church on Saturday to pay respects to the city's best-known advocate for prisoners' rights...

271 inmates take final alternative study tests

A TOTAL of 271 prisoners from jails in Region IV-B, also referred to as MIMAROPA, on Monday took the Accreditation and Equivalency examination following...

Myanmar junta to release nearly 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

Naypyidaw, Myanmar — Myanmar's embattled junta government on Saturday said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark...

Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners have returned home

Sydney, Australia—The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring have returned home after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, the Australian government...

Vietnam to free nearly 3,800 prisoners in amnesty

HANOI — Vietnam will free nearly 3,800 prisoners including foreigners in the country’s latest amnesty, the government said on Monday. Vietnam has announced nine special...

Prisoners convicted of heinous crimes also covered by new GCTA law—SC

Even prisoners convicted of heinous crimes are entitled to good conduct time allowance (GCTA), thereby allowing them to regain their freedom sooner, according to...

DOJ sets free 783 prisoners in simple rite

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has released 783 prisoners in simple ceremony on Monday at the New Bilibid...

Gaza truce to be extended by 48 hours, Hamas and Qatar say

By Adel Zaanoun with Michael Blum in Jerusalem A truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will be extended by two days, the...

DOJ releases 361 PDLs in time for X’mas; more to follow suit

Exactly 361 prisoners are going to have a very merry Christmas with their families; they have just regained their freedom. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla...

Myanmar junta to release former UK ambassador

Myanmar’s military said Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser, in...
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