A Catholic bishop is hopeful that the much-talked-about transfer of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipino death row inmate in Indonesia, to a Philippine facility will be realized.
A Catholic bishop expressed hope that the long-discussed transfer of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino death row inmate in Indonesia, will soon be realized.
Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Church-based migrants’ organization Stella Maris-Philippines said the news is a “crucial moment” for Veloso and her family.
“May this potential transfer bring her closer to home, where she can receive the care and support she needs,” said Santos, who is also the bishop of Antipolo.
“Let us remain hopeful and united in our efforts to seek justice and mercy for Mary Jane Veloso,” he said.
The government of the Philippines and Indonesia have initiated discussions on the possible turnover of Veloso to a Philippine prison to serve her sentence, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday.
The Philippine and Indonesian governments have initiated discussions regarding the possible transfer of Veloso to a Filipino facility to serve her sentence, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday.
The agency said that it “joins the Filipino nation in the hope and prayers for a successful resolution of this issue, one which shall do justice to Ms. Veloso and her family while strengthening the deep bonds of friendship between the Philippines and Indonesia.”
Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking after she was caught with 2.6 kilos of heroin in Yogyakarta. She was sentenced to death.
Veloso maintains her innocence, claiming she was a victim of human trafficking.
