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Request for Mary Jane Veloso’s clemency up to legal experts – PBBM
Mary Jane Veloso returned to the Philippines on December 18, 2024, after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking, maintaining her innocence.
Upon arrival, she was escorted to the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City, where she will undergo quarantine and orientation.
Veloso has appealed to President Marcos Jr. for clemency, expressing her desire to be freed and found without guilt.
President Marcos stated on December 19, 2024, that granting clemency to Veloso is still "far off" and subject to review by legal experts, as Indonesia did not impose any conditions for her transfer.
Marcos emphasized that the decision on clemency lies with legal experts and is still in the preliminary stages.
Her family expressed happiness at her return and requested clemency so they can celebrate the holidays together.
Senators commended the government's efforts in facilitating her repatriation, with Senator Raffy Tulfo calling Veloso a victim of human and drug trafficking.
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Filipina Mary Jane Veloso is returning to the Philippines on December 18 after being detained in Indonesia for 14 years for drug trafficking, following a prison transfer agreement between the two countries.
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Mary Jane Veloso, who was previously sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia, has returned to the Philippines after 14 years and was reunited with her family at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the prospect of executive clemency for Mary Jane Veloso is still at a very preliminary stage and will be determined by legal experts.
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International lawyers are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, who is currently detained in the Philippines after serving time in Indonesia for drug trafficking.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stated that Mary Jane Veloso's return to the Philippines signifies a diplomatic success and highlights the strong relationship between the Philippines and Indonesia.
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