The timing of the deportation of high-profile Japanese fugitives and his official working visit to Japan are only coincidental, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. | GabrielLaluINQ
He admitted however that there was a request from the Japanese government to deport the fugitives, adding that it would help “clear the decks” during the discussions that he will have with Japanese authorities.
“Well, we basically follow the same criteria as an extradition. Although hindi na natin ginawang extradition kasi ang request nila para mas mabilis mag-deport na lang . So that’s precisely what we did,” he added. , while two others still have pending cases in the Philippines for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9262 or the Violence Against Women and their Children Act., who are accused of running the syndicate through encrypted messaging. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that it would clear distractions for Marcos’ visit to Japan.
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