Mary Jane Veloso

2024 - 12 - 16

Mary Jane Veloso's Miraculous Homecoming: From Death Row to Christmas Cheer!

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After 14 long years in Indonesia, Mary Jane Veloso is finally returning to the Philippines! Join us as we celebrate her incredible journey back home just in time for the holidays!

After spending nearly 15 years in an Indonesian prison for drug trafficking, Mary Jane Veloso is set to arrive back in the Philippines on December 18, 2024. This long-awaited homecoming marks the closure of a painful chapter that began in 2010, when she left her home country with dreams of better opportunities as a migrant worker. Her journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, with a last-minute reprieve from the firing squad and numerous legal battles that have captivated both Filipinos and international observers. Now, as the clock ticks down to her return, excitement and anticipation fill the air.

Filipinos all over the nation are preparing to welcome Mary Jane with open arms. After being granted a reprieve and a practical arrangement between the two governments, she will be greeted by a team of Philippine officials who have flown to Indonesia to escort her back. Supporters have been holding vigils, praying for her safe return, and eagerly awaiting updates. As the December 18th departure approaches, the atmosphere is thick with hope and joy; Mary Jane’s story has transformed from one of despair to one of resilience.

As she steps foot on Philippine soil again, there remain questions about what awaits her next. Mary Jane will reportedly be placed under a five-day quarantine upon arrival, stirring discussions about her future. With support from various migrant organizations and lawmakers rallying for her clemency, many are hopeful that this significant return can lead to a brighter future for her and her family. Will she find freedom once again or will her long battle continue? Only time will tell, but hopes are high.

In an interesting twist, Mary Jane Veloso’s case has put a spotlight on the issues facing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the dangers they encounter in their pursuit of prosperity abroad. Her story underscores the importance of awareness and advocacy surrounding the plight of Filipino workers overseas. Moreover, upon her return, Mary Jane will not only reunite with her family but will also serve as a reminder of both the resilience of the human spirit and the need for justice, making her arrival a moment of pride for many Filipinos.

Fun fact: Every year, as part of the Christmas tradition in the Philippines, the Simbang Gabi (Midnight Mass) plays a significant role in fostering hope and community spirit. The Veloso family attended Simbang Gabi, praying for their beloved Mary Jane, thus intertwining her journey with the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and family unity!

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Mary Jane Veloso to arrive in the Philippines on December 18 (Philstar.com)

The midnight flight bringing Veloso home to Manila will close a dark chapter that began in 2010 when she left the Philippines as a hopeful migrant worker.

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Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from Indonesian firing squad ... (The Associated Press)

Mary Jane Veloso, who spent almost 15 years in an Indonesian prison for drug trafficking, won a last-minute reprieve that led to her testimony exposing how a ...

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Mary Jane Veloso moved to Jakarta before flying back home (manilastandard.net)

Jakarta, Indonesia—A Filipina inmate in Indonesia was moved to capital Jakarta before she is expected to fly home on Wednesday, after the government.

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Mary Jane Veloso: Filipina on Indonesia death row moved before ... (Gulf News)

Jakarta: A Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia was moved to the capital Jakarta on Monday before she is expected to fly home later this week, ...

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Miraculous Return: Mary Jane Veloso's Journey Home | Law-Order (Devdiscourse)

Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina previously on death row in Indonesia, will return to the Philippines after 15 years. Convicted of drug trafficking in 2010, ...

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Woman on death row in Indonesia to return home after almost 15 ... (HeraldScotland)

Mary Jane Veloso is allowed to return to her home country of the Philippines after it signed a 'practical arrangement' deal with Indonesia.

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Indonesia to repatriate Philippine drug convict this week (New Straits Times Online)

JAKARTA: Indonesia will transfer Mary Jane Veloso, a Philippine woman sentenced to death in 2010 for drug trafficking, to her home country in the early ...

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Mary Jane Veloso may come home this week – DFA (INQUIRER.net)

Filipina inmate Mary Jane Veloso may be able to return home from Indonesia this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.

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NEWS IN PICTURES | Veloso family prays for clemency in a week ... (Bulatlat)

The family of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker who has been on death row in Indonesia for almost 15 years, attended the first day of Simbang Gabi in ...

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Woman on death row in Indonesia to return home after almost 15 ... (Irish Examiner)

Mary Jane Veloso, who spent almost 15 years in an Indonesian prison for drug trafficking, was allowed to return home after Indonesia and the Philippines ...

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Malacañang confirms 'imminent return' of Mary Jane Veloso to PH (GMA News Online)

The return of convicted overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines has been finalized, Malacañang said on Monday.

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NUPL asks for immediate access to Mary Jane Veloso upon her ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

OFW group Migrante International and the Task Force to Save Mary Jane hold a candle lighting at the St. Anthony de Padua Shrine on November 24, 2024 to pray ...

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Palace announces Mary Jane Veloso's 'imminent return' to PH (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who has been in death row in Indonesia since 2010, is confirmed to be flying home after a ...

Mary Jane Veloso to return to PH on Dec. 18 —DFA (GMA News Online)

After more than a decade, convicted overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso will make her homecoming just in time for Christmas on Wednesday, December 18, ...

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Malacañang confirms 'imminent return' of Mary Jane Veloso to PH ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

Filipino drug convict on death row in Indonesia, Mary Jane Veloso, poses for a photograph at Yogyakarta Women's Correctional Institution Class IIB in ...

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Mary Jane Veloso to return this week - BusinessWorld Online (BusinessWorld Online)

INDONESIA will transfer Mary Jane Veloso, a Philippine woman sentenced to death in 2010 for drug trafficking, to her home country in the early hours of ...

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Inmate Mary Jane Veloso to return to Philippines on Wednesday (Jakarta Post)

ary Jane Veloso, a Filipina domestic worker who was sentenced to death 14 years ago in Indonesia, is scheduled return to her home country on Wednesday as ...

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Party-list solon calls for Mary Jane Veloso's pardon (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino on Monday filed a resolution asking President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to grant a presidential pardon ...

Pro-OFW solon seeks presidential pardon for Mary Jane Veloso ... (Manila Bulletin)

OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino has filed on Monday, Dec. 16 House Resolution (HR) No. 2139 urging President Marcos to grant presidential ...

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Mary Jane Veloso to be transferred to the Philippines | The wRap (Rappler)

Today's headlines: Mary Jane Veloso, Kanlaon volcano, UP Fighting Maroons.

PH team now in Indonesia to fetch Mary Jane Veloso (Manila Bulletin)

A Philippine delegation is now in Indonesia to escort convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso back to the Philippines, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) ...

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Philippine officials arrive in Indonesia to bring Mary Jane Veloso home (manilastandard.net)

Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who spent 14 years in jail in Indonesia, is set to return to the Philippines in the early hours of.

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Mary Jane Veloso to be detained in women's correctional in ... (GMA News Online)

Filipino death row convict Mary Jane Veloso will be brought straight to the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City once she arrives in ...

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What will happen to Mary Jane Veloso upon her arrival in PH? (INQUIRER.net)

Veloso has been in detention since 2010 after Indonesian authorities arrested her at the Yogyakarta airport for bringing in more than two kilograms of heroin.

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Palace grateful to Indonesia for imminent return of Mary Jane Veloso ... (Business Mirror)

Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on Monday thanked the Indonesian government for the imminent return of Filipino convict Mary Jane Veloso.

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Philippine officials arrive in Indonesia to bring Mary Jane Veloso home (manilastandard.net)

Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who spent 14 years in jail in Indonesia, is set to return to the Philippines in the early hours of.

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Marcos on Mary Jane Veloso's return to PH: 'We're celebrating already' (GMA News Online)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is already looking forward to the homecoming of convicted overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso after being detained in ...

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14 years on death row: Timeline of Mary Jane Veloso's fight for justice (INQUIRER.net)

The case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, remains one of the most high-profile legal battles involving an ...

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Mary Jane Veloso to undergo 5-day quarantine upon return (Philstar.com)

Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia Mary Jane Veloso waves to journalists at the Yogyakarta Class IIB Women's Correctional Institution in Wonosari, ...

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After years on death row, will Mary Jane Veloso be freed upon her ... (South China Morning Post)

Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010, is set to fly to Manila on Wednesday as her supporters fight to see her freed.

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Marcos celebrates Mary Jane Veloso's homecoming | ABS-CBN News (ABS-CBN.COM)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippine government was celebrating the return of Filipina death row convict Mary Jane Veloso to Manila after 14 ...

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Still 'premature' to discuss clemency for Mary Jane Veloso: Bersamin ... (ABS-CBN News)

Talks of a possible grant of clemency for Filipino death row convict Mary Jane Veloso is still "premature," Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on ...

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