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Mary Jane Veloso

Mary Jane Veloso is a Filipino woman who has been imprisoned since 1998 for drug trafficking in Indonesia but claims innocence. She was transferred back to the Philippines in December 2024 and continues to await presidential clemency from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Despite international support, including petitions submitted by her family and supporters, Veloso remains detained at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, July 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM

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Recent developments on Mary Jane Veloso

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM

PBBM thanks Middle East for clemency for 600 Filipinos, Mary Jane Veloso still in jail

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to Middle Eastern nations for granting clemency to over 600 Filipinos, yet a former OFW, Mary Jane Veloso, remains incarcerated in the Philippines after 15 years without similar reprieve.

Fri, July 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Veloso family asks Marcos Jr. for clemency

Family and supporters of Mary Jane Veloso renewed their plea for clemency and her freedom, urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant her release.

Sun, March 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Sen. Kiko Pangilinan calls for stronger OFW protection, economic solutions

Senator Kiko Pangilinan is advocating for stronger protections for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and long-term economic solutions to address the root causes of their vulnerability.

Tue, February 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM

BuCor computes Mary Jane Veloso's parole eligibility

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is currently calculating Mary Jane Veloso's 14-year incarceration in Indonesia to assess her eligibility for parole.

Thu, February 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM

2 Filipinas rescued from African drug syndicate in Malaysia

Two Filipinas were rescued in Malaysia after being recruited by an African drug syndicate.

Tue, January 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Mary Jane Veloso to teach batik-weaving at CIW

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) plans to have Mary Jane Veloso teach batik-weaving to other Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW).

Fri, January 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Family, supporters file clemency petition for Mary Jane Veloso

On her 40th birthday, Mary Jane Veloso's family and supporters submitted a clemency petition to Malacañang, urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to grant her freedom.

Fri, January 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Mary Jane Veloso celebrates 40th birthday in PH after 15 years

Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, celebrated her 40th birthday on January 10, 2025, at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City.

Fri, December 27, 2024 at 1:57 PM

Mary Jane Veloso moved to CIW dormitory after quarantine

Mary Jane Veloso has been transferred to a regular dormitory at the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) of the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) after completing her quarantine period.

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 9:55 AM

Mary Jane Veloso celebrates Christmas with family after 15 years

Mary Jane Veloso celebrated Christmas Day with her family for the first time in nearly 15 years after her transfer to Philippine custody.