“I’m so happy I’m able to come home to our country. I appeal to the president that I be given clemency,” Veloso told reporters. The two governments agreed this month to transfer Veloso back to Manila in a deal that includes the Philippines respecting the court’s sentencing of Veloso and her status as prisoner.
Any decision on her clemency will depend on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. But a justice ministry official said on Wednesday the Philippine leader would consider her case. “Definitely, that’s on the table,” Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez told reporters. Indonesia had previously said it would respect any decision made by the Philippines, including if Veloso was given clemency.
Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo thanked the Indonesian government for its “sincere and decisive action” to allow Veloso to return home in time for the Christmas holidays.
“Their generosity has made possible this momentous day of Ms. Veloso’s return to the Philippines,” Manalo said in a statement.
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