Marcos Jr. delays pardon decision for Mary Jane Veloso
On Tuesday, Malacañang stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to decide on granting a pardon for OFW Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines early Wednesday after over 14 years of imprisonment in Indonesia.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized that PBBM's priority is to have Veloso repatriated without delay and will consider pardoning her or applying the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law for her early release.
On Thursday, President Marcos said the possibility of granting clemency to Veloso is still 'far off,' emphasizing that legal experts' judgment will determine whether it is appropriate.
Veloso's case caused significant outcry in the Philippines and she expressed hope for clemency before leaving Indonesia, stating, 'I want to be free... Clemency... I am innocent.'
Her family also expressed hope for her release, with Veloso set to undergo a mandatory five-day quarantine at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City upon arrival.
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