Marcos thanks Indonesian gov't for Mary Jane Veloso's transfer to PH


President Marcos has thanked the Indonesian government for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, who arrived in Manila Wednesday morning, Dec. 18.

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Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi)

"We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the Indonesian government and to all who have extended assistance for the welfare of Ms. Mary Jane Veloso," Marcos said in a statement on Wednesday.

Veloso, a Filipino death row inmate, was turned over into the custody of Philippine officials on Tuesday evening.

Marcos said she arrived in Manila accompanied by officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Immigration (BI), and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), on Wednesday morning.

The President also assured the public that Veloso's safety and welfare will be ensured, which the Indonesian government has safeguard for so long.

"We assure the Filipino people that Ms. Veloso's safety and welfare is paramount and our agencies in the justice and law enforcement sector shall continue to ensure it, as our Indonesian counterparts have safeguarded it for so long," Marcos said.

"The Philippine government welcomes the imminent transfer of Ms. Veloso which was made possible by our strong friendship and cooperation with the Indonesian government," Marcos added.