Mary Jane Veloso calls planned transfer to Philippines a miracle
gmanetwork.com — December 13, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row in Indonesia, called her planned transfer back to the Philippines a "miracle." This follows a recent agreement between Manila and Jakarta for her repatriation, which could happen around December 20. Veloso was sentenced to death in 2010 after being caught with heroin. She claims she was tricked by a drug syndicate. Her case has drawn significant attention in the Philippines, with public support and calls for her release. The Indonesian government is also discussing prisoner transfers with Australia and France. Despite these negotiations, Indonesia indicated it may resume executions of drug convicts after a pause since 2016.