Philippines recovers death row inmate after reprieve

Mary Jane Veloso, a death row inmate who received a stay of execution for drug trafficking in Indonesia in 2015, has arrived in the Philippines.

His return to the country on Wednesday became possible after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian countries.

Veloso, a 39-year-old former domestic helper and mother of two, told media in Jakarta that she was ready to start a new life in the Philippines.

Veloso was arrested in Yogyakarta in 2010 after being found with 2.6 kg (5.73 lb) of heroin hidden in a suitcase.

She said she was an unwitting drug mule, but she was convicted and
sentenced to death.

His release came days after the five remaining members of the “Bali Nine” drug ring were repatriated from Indonesia to Australia.

Veloso was surrounded by heavy security upon her arrival at the Manila airport and was transported directly to a women's prison.

His family and dozens of supporters waiting outside the terminal did not greet Veloso when he arrived.

“They made my daughter a criminal even though she is innocent. They didn't allow us to see her. We wanted to hug her,” her father Cesar Veloso told reporters at the airport as he broke down in tears.

Her mother, Celia Veloso, was more optimistic: “What’s important is that she’s already here.”

Edre Olalia, Veloso's lawyer in the Philippines, said authorities had given her family private time with her in the prison.

The two governments agreed this month to transfer Veloso to Manila in a deal that includes the Philippines over Veloso's court conviction and prisoner status.

Any decision regarding his pardon will depend on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Tuesday it was “premature to speculate” on what Marcos would do.

Indonesia said it would respect any decision made by the Philippines, including if Veloso was granted a pardon.

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 made this memorable day of Ms. Veloso’s return to the Philippines possible,” Manalo said in a statement.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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