Tag: Mary Jane Veloso

Veloso, who spent 14 years on death row in Indonesia before being transferred to the Philippines, remains in detention as clemency appeals continue

The return of the 39-year-old mother who has two children, the bishop said, is meaningful as it coincided with International Migrants Day

Burning and blazing candles testify to the 14 years since Mary Jane Veloso’s trial and conviction and nine years since her temporary reprieve

Supporters unveiled banners urging Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant Mary Jane Veloso full clemency upon her return

Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos on Monday celebrated Mass in Manila with Veloso’s parents, praying for the OFW’s freedom

“I call on our President to allow Mary Jane to come straight home... it will be the greatest Christmas gift we could ever receive"

A global petition was launched, calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant Veloso clemency on humanitarian grounds

In a report by CBCP News, the prelate urged the public to “remain hopeful and united in our efforts to seek justice and mercy” for Veloso

“I am pleading and appealing for your assistance in securing freedom for my child, who has endured 14 years of unjust suffering"

Veloso maintained she was a victim of human trafficking and duped into carrying a suitcase with illegal drugs onto the plane with her