Marcos says Indonesia has agreed to send Filipina death-row drug convict back to the Philippines
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send back a Filipino death-row drug convict, who was nearly executed by firing squad but got a reprieve due to years of pleadings from Manila.
Philippines to repatriate Filipina drug convict from Indonesia
A Filipina spared from execution on drug trafficking charges in Indonesia in 2015 will be returned to the Philippines after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday.
Marcos Says Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate Filipina on Death Row
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Philippines Says Indonesia To Hand Over Filipina Death Row Convict
A Filipina sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges will be handed over to the Philippines following years of negotiations, President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday, calling it a "long and difficult journey".
Indonesia agrees to return Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to Philippines
Indonesian Law and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra announced on November 11 that the government was developing a new policy for the repatriation of foreign prisoners, including Veloso, responding to requests from their home countries.
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US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
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US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology
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Philippines posts $724 million balance of payment deficit in October
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