Mary Jane Veloso's family urges Marcos to grant clemency
The family and supporters of Mary Jane Veloso are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant her clemency as they submitted a petition on Friday, July 4.
Veloso's parents and concerned groups hope for her release before Marcos' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.
President Marcos has yet to receive the letter, but Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said there could be a positive response if it doesn't violate any laws.
Mary Jane Veloso remains in prison at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW), transferred from Indonesia in December 2024 after reaching an agreement between Manila and Jakarta.
Indonesia has stated that it would respect any decision made by the Philippines regarding Veloso's clemency, including the possibility of her being granted freedom.
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