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DOJ welcomes Indonesia remark on Veloso’s possible clemency, but up to Marcos
An arrangement has been made between Indonesia and the Philippines granting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the discretion to pardon Mary Jane Veloso.
This agreement allows for Veloso's transfer to a Philippine prison, after which the Philippine President alone can decide on granting her pardon.
Philippine Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano expressed the government's pleasure that Indonesia would respect any decision made on Veloso, including clemency.
The Philippine Constitution grants the President the sole prerogative to issue executive clemency.
The DOJ is awaiting an official reply from the Indonesian government following a high-level meeting.
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