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The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday confirmed that the Philippine and Indonesian governments have been discussing the possible transfer of Filipina death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to a Philippine facility.In a statement, the DFA said it is hopeful for the resolution of the issue and to bring justice to Veloso who is in jail in Indonesia for 14 years now.
It said this was discussed during a meeting with Philippine Ambassador Gina Alagon Jamoralin where Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra emphasized that Indonesia upholds legal sovereignty and is committed to enforcing the criminal sanctions imposed by the courts.In 2010, Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking after she was caught with 2.6 kilos of heroin in Yogyakarta. She was given the death penalty.
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