Philippines thanks UAE for pardoning 115 Filipino convicts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed the Philippines' heartfelt appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting royal pardons to 115 Filipino convicts ahead of Eid'l Fitr on Saturday.
The UAE's act of clemency underscores the strong partnership between the Philippines and the UAE, reflecting the warm personal friendship between President Marcos and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
With around 700,000 Filipinos living in the UAE, primarily in Dubai, this move brings hope and relief to families separated from their loved ones for years.
Romualdez highlighted that the gesture reflects the strength of humanitarian values and the magnanimity of leadership, extending forgiveness and hope during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr.
Both countries reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and ensuring continued cooperation as they celebrate Eid'l Fitr on March 31 in the Philippines.
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