Joseph Pedrajas
Mary Jane Veloso's parents fear for her safety upon PH return
November 21, 2024 3:22 am
The parents of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino domestic worker on death row in Indonesia, have appealed to the Philippine government to detain their daughter in a safe facility upon her return to the country as they fear that the drug syndicate that tricked her to smuggle drugs abroad will still go after her.
Marcos' phone call with Trump proves positive momentum between PH-US ties — DFA
November 20, 2024 10:00 am
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has described the congratulatory call from President Marcos received by United States President-elect Donald Trump as something that underscores the positive momentum in the ties between the two nations.
Philippines, Norway vow to strengthen fight vs online abuse of children
November 20, 2024 9:14 am
The Philippines and Norway have committed to jointly strengthen their cooperation against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) by sharing relevant information, among others.
From Indonesian death row to her PH return: The story of Mary Jane Veloso
November 20, 2024 6:30 am
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino domestic worker who is facing drug charges in Indonesia, was set to be executed in April 2015. But the last-minute reprieve granted to her by former Indonesian president Joko Widodo saved her life.
Veloso will still be detained in PH — DFA
November 20, 2024 6:00 am
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, Nov. 20, that Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino domestic worker who is facing death row in Indonesia, will still be detained upon her return to the Philippines, but is hoping that she be granted clemency for her eventual freedom.