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OFW Mary Jane Veloso Receives Absolute Pardon
25 Sep
Summary
- President Marcos Jr. confirmed signing the pardon yesterday.
- The pardon granted to Mary Jane Veloso is absolute.
- The Palace had previously considered the pardon seriously.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has officially granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, a former overseas Filipino worker. The President confirmed this significant development in an interview yesterday, stating that he had signed the necessary documents.
This decision follows earlier indications from the Presidential Palace that Veloso's absolute pardon was being seriously considered. The President's action provides a resolution for Veloso's long-standing case.