Raffy Tulfo

Villanueva, who was only 32 years old when met by death, was one of three OFWs executed in China on March 30, 2011 after being convicted of drug trafficking.

“The truth is that government assistance to OFWs facing drug-related cases and OFWs in general has been so meager. It was only the widespread protest that pushed the government to protect her, resulting in the stay of her execution.” The accused is presumed to be innocent before proven guilty and therefore has the right to legal protection from the Philippine government,” Concepcion said. How hard is it for Filipinos to be with this kind of government?” Based on data from the DFA, there are 65 Filipinos on death row overseas, but there were no details provided as to the charges against OFWs sentenced to death. The DFA, however, did not have further details on what charges were filed against those OFWs. We even send envoys there to talk to the countries where our fellow Filipinos were arrested,” said Tulfo, who has a huge following on social media that included thousands of OFWs. Out of the 35, five are facing drug-related charges, including Mary Jane Veloso. Raffy Tulfo that the government should not provide legal assistance to OFWs who are charged with drug-related cases. “The government still focuses its attention on them despite being arrested as a drug trafficker, drug courier. There should always be a presumption of innocence until proven guilty, he said. 1175, which encourages new lawyer scholars to provide legal services to Filipinos working overseas.