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Philippines considers absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso
The Palace has not provided details, but an announcement is expected within days, according to local lawmakers and press reporting.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering an absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso, a former death row inmate detained in Indonesia since her 2010 drug trafficking conviction, the South China Morning Post reported.
A lawmaker said the Office of the President is seriously considering the pardon on humanitarian grounds, framing it as support for the government’s commitment to protecting Filipino migrant workers.
The report cited Philippine Palace press officer Claire Castro confirming the consideration but declining to share additional details, with a potential announcement expected within days.