Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the return of Mary Jane Veloso after 14 years
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines after enduring 14 years of incarceration in Indonesia, including time on death row. Her homecoming reflects the enduring pursuit of justice and compassion. This milestone coincides with the recent observance of International Migrant Workers Day, underscoring the bravery of Filipino […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the positive developments on Mary Jane Veloso’s case and her return to the Philippines after over a decade of imprisonment in Indonesia
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Indonesian government’s update on the situation of Mary Jane Veloso and her possible return to the Philippines after over a decade of consultations and diplomatic engagements. Back in October 2010, Veloso was sentenced to death upon being discovered at Yogyakarta airport in Indonesia with 2.6 kilograms of […]