Tag: Mary Jane Veloso
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OFW Party-list Rep. Magsino Reaffirms Support for Mary Jane Veloso’s Family
On January 31, 2025, OFW Party-list Representative Marissa ‘Del Mar’ Magsino met with the family of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino on death row in Indonesia, who was recently brought back to the Philippines and is currently under government custody. The meeting took place in Manila, where Veloso’s parents, Cesar and Celia, and her siblings,…
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Mary Jane Veloso Returns Home; Philippine Government Enhances Support for OFWs and Seafarers
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival, just before Christmas, marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts by the Philippine government to safeguard its overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010 with…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Homecoming Highlights Philippine Government’s Commitment to OFWs
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival just before Christmas marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts of the Philippine government to support and protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010…
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Mary Jane Veloso Transfers to Standard Dormitory Post-Quarantine at Women’s Correctional Facility
Mary Jane Veloso, upon completing her mandatory five-day quarantine, has been relocated to a standard dormitory within the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) of the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City, as confirmed by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday. The transfer occurred on December 26, following her arrival at the facility…
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Mary Jane Veloso Transfers to Regular Dormitory Post-Quarantine at CIW
Mary Jane Veloso, after completing a mandatory five-day quarantine, has been relocated to a standard dormitory at the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) of the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City, as announced by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday. The transfer occurred on December 26, following her arrival at the facility…
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President Marcos Jr. Delegates Mary Jane Veloso’s Clemency Decision to Legal Experts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has stated that the decision regarding executive clemency for Mary Jane Veloso is currently under the purview of legal experts. During a press interaction at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Marcos indicated that determining the appropriateness of clemency for Veloso would be a lengthy process. He emphasized that although…
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Senators Praise Government’s Efforts in Repatriating Mary Jane Veloso
In a heartfelt welcome, Mary Jane Veloso, who spent nearly 15 years in an Indonesian prison on drug trafficking charges, was greeted warmly at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City upon her return to the Philippines. Senators across the board expressed their appreciation for the government’s relentless efforts to bring Veloso back home.…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Repatriation Offers Chance for Sentence Reduction via GCTA
Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines from Indonesia, now has the opportunity to shorten her prison term through the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), according to Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez. Veloso, previously on death row for drug trafficking, can now benefit from the privileges available to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under Philippine…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Repatriation Opens Door for Sentence Reduction via GCTA
Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines from Indonesia, now has the chance to shorten her prison term through the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), according to Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez. Veloso, who faced years on death row for drug trafficking, is now eligible for the same rights and privileges as other persons deprived…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Repatriation to Philippines Opens Door for Sentence Reduction
Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines from Indonesia, now has the chance to shorten her prison term through the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), according to Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez. Veloso, previously on death row for drug trafficking, can now benefit from the privileges available to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under Philippine…
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