Tag: repatriation
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Philippine Government Vows Comprehensive Support for 13 Women Repatriated from Cambodia
The Department of Justice in Manila has declared that the 13 Filipino women recently brought back from Cambodia will receive full governmental support, recognizing them as victims of human trafficking. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty emphasized during a news forum that these women would be provided with all possible state benefits, including psycho-social counseling and…
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13 Filipino Women Return Home After Cambodian King’s Pardon in Surrogacy Case
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Sunday the successful repatriation of 13 Filipino women who had been convicted in Cambodia for engaging in illegal surrogacy. Their return was made possible after receiving a royal pardon from Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on December 26. The pardon came after a plea from the…
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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 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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President Marcos Jr. Expresses Gratitude to Indonesia for Facilitating Mary Jane Veloso’s Return
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his heartfelt thanks to the Indonesian government on Wednesday for their role in enabling the return of Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines. Veloso, who had been detained in Indonesia, arrived back in the country early Wednesday morning. In a statement, Marcos expressed appreciation not only to the Indonesian…
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House Speaker Lauds President Marcos’ Diplomacy in Veloso’s Repatriation
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his diplomatic initiatives that facilitated the return of Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines from Indonesia. On December 18, 2024, Veloso was reunited with her children at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, marking a significant moment of relief and joy…
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Mary Jane Veloso Arrives Back in the Philippines After 15 Years in Indonesian Prison
Mary Jane Veloso, who spent nearly 15 years in an Indonesian prison on drug trafficking charges, has returned to the Philippines. Her arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City was marked by emotional scenes as her mother, Celia, wept with joy. Veloso landed at 5:51 a.m. on a Cebu Pacific flight…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Return to Philippines Celebrated as Diplomatic Victory
Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines early Wednesday morning marks a significant diplomatic achievement and underscores the strong bond between the Philippines and Indonesia, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). At a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday night, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ed de Vega expressed gratitude towards the Indonesian government for…
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No Final Decision Yet on Pardon for Mary Jane Veloso, Says Palace
The Philippine government has yet to make a final decision regarding a potential pardon for Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker who is due to return to the Philippines after spending more than a decade imprisoned in Indonesia. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized that the current focus is on ensuring Veloso’s swift return home.…
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