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DOJ officials off to Indonesia for Mary Jane Veloso transfer to PH
Philippine officials, including the Justice Secretary and Undersecretary Raul Vasquez, are traveling to Indonesia on Friday to finalize discussions on the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso.
The Indonesian government initiated the meeting, seeking a face-to-face discussion with Philippine authorities.
Philippine officials are hopeful for Veloso's repatriation by Christmas, although the exact timeline remains dependent on any conditions set by Indonesia, as no existing treaty covers the transfer of sentenced persons.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government for approving Veloso's return to the Philippines to serve her sentence.
Veloso, who was arrested in 2010 for drug trafficking, narrowly avoided execution in 2015 following the arrest of her recruiter.
Her recruiter allegedly placed the illegal drugs in her luggage without her knowledge.
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The Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to a unique arrangement allowing Mary Jane Veloso to return to the Philippines before Christmas.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that Indonesia requested the Philippine government to refrain from making announcements on Mary Jane Veloso's repatriation until the matter is settled.
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An arrangement has been made between Indonesia and the Philippines granting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the discretion to pardon Mary Jane Veloso.
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San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza has joined calls for clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, who is set to be transferred back to the Philippines after over a decade of detention in Indonesia.
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Migrante International and the church-based Task Force Save Mary Jane have launched a signature campaign urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso.
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