prisoner swap

Russia, Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each

Most of the Ukrainians handed over had been in Russian captivity since 2022.

Agence France-Presse16 May 20262 min read

Families urge Trump to seek Americans’ release

Securing the release of two ailing US prisoners would offer a gain from a summit expected to be short on outcomes.

Agence France-Presse12 May 20262 min read

Three-day truce, prisoner swap

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a United States-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over 9 to 11 May, when Moscow celebrates…

Agence France-Presse10 May 20262 min read

ASEAN pushes wider Myanmar prisoner release

The regional bloc highlighted the release of Win Myint as a key development.

Mico Virata25 April 20262 min read

Myanmar grants amnesty to over 7,000 who aided ‘terrorist group’

Around 300 prisoners were bussed out of Yangon’s Insein Prison.

Agence France-Presse3 March 20262 min read

Philippines coordinates with Ukraine, Russia for Pinoy prisoner of war

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday it is exploring all possible avenues to assist and repatriate a Filipino from Alcala, Pangasinan, who was…

Edjen Oliquino16 February 20262 min read

‘Love O’Clock’: K-drama rom-com promises body-swap mayhem

‘True Beauty’ captivated audiences with its high school love story and relatable coming-of-age struggles, while ‘Business Proposal’ charmed viewers with office…

Pauline Songco16 February 20262 min read

Myanmar junta frees hundreds of prisoners

YANGON (AFP) — Hundreds of prisoners walked free in Myanmar on Sunday after the junta announced annual independence day pardons, just a week after the start of…

Agence France-Presse4 January 20261 min read

Houthis, Yemen government to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners

MUSCAT, Oman (AFP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and its internationally-recognized government have agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000…

Agence France-Presse25 December 20252 min read

UPDATE: Hamas releases hostages under U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal

UPDATE: Hamas has released the 20 surviving Israeli hostages.

Agence France-Presse13 October 20252 min read

Hamas eager to swap prisoners

'If the occupation has genuine intentions to reach an agreement, Hamas is ready.'

Agence France-Presse6 October 20252 min read

Costly Petron refinance plan raises red flags

Tycoon Ramon Ang-led Petron Corp. has persuaded nearly 70 percent of holders of its $550-million perpetual securities to participate in an exchange and tender…

Jason Mago19 September 20253 min read

BuCor inks pact for land exchange

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the University of the Philippines (UP) formalized a memorandum of understanding for a land exchange involving 500…

Alvin Murcia3 August 20252 min read