The breaking news alarmed the Philippine government when the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China finally proclaimed the verdict that the three Filipino drug couriers will be facing a death sentence. The information had been declared on Wednesday through the statement delivered by the Chinese Emb(–foul word(s) removed–)y.
According to the said Emb(–foul word(s) removed–)y, the administration was already been informed about the SPCs ratified decision by way of diplomatic channels.
The three drug traffickers who happen to be Filipinos were given the final verdict of death penalty in accordance to what the law has stated.
With respect to the families and relatives of the three Filipinos drug mules, the government of China will allow them to visit the inmates. In this regard, officials of China had stated that they will (–foul word(s) removed–)ist and facilitate the visit.
Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs named Esteban Conejos Jr. explained that the Philippine government is doing all the possible ways to lessen the verdict by converting it from death penalty into life imprisonment despite the threatening time.
On February 21, two of the inmates will be executed via lethal injection in Xiamen while the other one will be in Guangdong the day after.
The Chinese Emb(–foul word(s) removed–)y proclaimed that the death penalty bestowed on the three Filipino drug traffickers must be considered as a lesson for anyone who commits a serious drug-related crime.
It is a reminder for any foreign individuals who are currently staying in the Chinese territory to strictly observe the laws implemented by the Chinese judiciary emphasizing to cease the crimes in relation to any prohibited drugs.
