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Philippines weighs pardon for death row inmate repatriated from Indonesia

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Philippine officials are considering a full presidential pardon for Mary Jane Veloso, who was repatriated from Indonesia in 2024 after being on death row there. Lawmaker Albert Garcia stated that the pardon is under serious consideration due to humanitarian reasons and as part of efforts to protect Filipino migrant workers. Palace press officer Claire Castro confirmed the report but did not provide additional details.

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The Philippines is considering pardoning Mary Jane Veloso, a death row inmate who was repatriated from Indonesia in 2024. Lawmaker Albert Garcia, as reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, stated that "the Office of the President" is seriously contemplating an absolute pardon for humanitarian reasons and to support the government’s commitment to protecting Filipino migrant workers. Palace press officer Claire Castro confirmed the report but did not provide additional details when asked by the Philippine Star. An announcement regarding Veloso's fate is expected in a few days, though specifics remain undisclosed at this time.

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Filipino Indonesia Philippines The Office of the President the Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Albert Garcia PERSON · 1× Claire Castro PERSON · 1× Filipino NORP · 1× Indonesia GPE · 1× Mary Jane Veloso PERSON · 1× Mary Jane Veloso’s PERSON · 1× Palace ORG · 1× Philippines GPE · 1× The Office of the President ORG · 1× the Philippine Daily Inquirer ORG · 1×

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A full presidential pardon is being ‘seriously’ considered following Mary Jane Veloso’s repatriation in 2024 “The Office of the President is seriously considering granting an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso on humanitarian grounds in support of the government’s commitment to protecting Filipino migrant workers,” lawmaker Albert Garcia said on Wednesday, as quoted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

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2026-09-24 · South China Morning Post

Philippines weighs pardon for death row inmate repatriated from Indonesia · mixed framing

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Palace press officer Claire Castro confirmed the report on the same day, according to the Philippine Star, but declined to provide further details. “I am not the one authorised to disclose them at this time,” Castro said. uncertain

Castro → confirm → time