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Belarus has released five prisoners in a US-brokered deal involving Russia, marking a rare diplomatic exchange amid ongoing tensions linked to the war in…

The regional bloc highlighted the release of Win Myint as a key development.
ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar to free remaining political detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, after the release of more than 4,000 prisoners. The bloc hails…

BuCor has begun building a P470-million high-tech prison facility in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, designed to house 7,500 PDLs with maximum, medium and minimum…
A Quezon City court has convicted a mother for selling her child online, sentencing her to up to six years in prison and ordering damages under RA 7610. Learn…

A University of Bristol study highlights critical gaps in the Philippines’ prison system for pandemic preparedness, citing extreme overcrowding and limited…

The DICT warns that spreading fake news online, including fabricated energy lockdown advisories, can now lead to stacked criminal penalties of up to six years…

The Bureau of Corrections clarifies there is no scabies outbreak at New Bilibid Prison, emphasizing strict medical protocols, safe inmate care, and readiness…

Bureau of Corrections relieves two prison superintendents and reassigns key officials as Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. orders leadership changes to…

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty for Yoon’s insurrection charges.

A protester holds a placard showing a photo of South Korea's impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol reading "A death sentence" during a rally against Yoon…

DFA confirms Raymond Gumangan is a prisoner of war and seeks assistance from Ukrainian and Russian authorities for his repatriation.
Authorities in Caracas say they have freed 626 detainees since December, but Foro Penal has only recorded about half as many releases in that time.


Caloocan police arrest 57-year-old murder suspect who had escaped Iwahig Prison 37 years ago, following a coordinated operation with tracker units and the…


Myanmar releases over 6,000 prisoners, including 52 foreigners, in annual independence day pardon amid ongoing political tensions and recent disputed elections.

Jakrajutatip stepped down from her executive roles at JKN Global Group and resigned from her position at the Miss Universe Organization, a dramatic fall from…

Yemen’s Houthi rebels and government agree on a large-scale prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000 detainees, including seven Saudis, in a breakthrough mediated…

BuCor transfers 300 inmates from New Bilibid Prison to Leyte Regional Prison to ease overcrowding and prepare for NBP’s planned closure in 2028, supported by…