00:00Lawmakers commended the Marcos administration's effort for securing the return to the country
00:05of overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso who has been on death row in Indonesia.
00:10Daniel Malastas has the full details.
00:14Lawmakers lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for securing Mary Jane Veloso's return.
00:21Senate President Francis Escudero thanked the president as well as other officials
00:25who continue to engage and negotiate with the Indonesian government.
00:28House Speaker Martin Romualdo said the impending return of Veloso is a triumph of hope,
00:34diplomacy, and justice. He commended the president for his resolute leadership and
00:39compassionate heart that resulted in the impending return of Veloso.
00:42Senator Rafi Tulfo said,
00:44The unrelenting and persistent efforts of the Philippine government to plead for Veloso's
00:50release has bore fruit, with the president leading the way to continue engagement with
00:55the Indonesian government for a fair and just decision on Veloso's case.
01:00Tulfo thanked the president for his unwavering commitment to protecting Arpa Bayans abroad.
01:05Senate President Pro-Temporary Gingoy Estrada said,
01:08Mary Jane is a victim of circumstance, having been deceived by unscrupulous individuals.
01:14Estrada believes her situation highlights the urgent need to provide sufficient protection
01:19to the country's overseas workers. He also urged the Department of Justice to consider
01:24her status as a victim of human trafficking and involvement in drug syndicates.
01:30Senator Joven Villanueva meanwhile called on the DFA and DMW to continue
01:34their diligent efforts and diplomatic initiatives in safeguarding the rights
01:38and well-being of Filipinos abroad.
01:40Senator Grace Po said,
01:42All Filipinos should be vigilant so no Filipino migrant workers falls
01:46victim again to yet another death sentence.
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