Following the verbal brawl started by the mother of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia’s death row, President Benigno Aquino III said he would not argue back. During an interview with Bombo Radyo on Thursday, the president said he has a lot of important things to do than engaging in the verbal tussle. “May obligasyon … Read more
Recruiter of the convicted overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso has admitted to authorities yesterday links to the West African Drug Syndicate (WADS) operating in the Philippines, Hongkong, and other Southeast Asian nations. According to the source from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), one of the recruiters of Veloso has given the statement to … Read more
Celia Veloso, after being the bashed by netizens for her criticisms of the Aquino administration, yesterday begged for understanding. The mother of the convicted Mary Jane Veloso spoke during the mass at the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City, emotionally airing her sentiments for the alleged insufficient and inefficient assistance given to her daughter. The … Read more
Celia Veloso and husband Cesar, the parents of the convicted Mary Jane, remain firm in saying sorry to President Benigno Aquino III for refusing to acknowledge the government’s effort in the reprieved of their daughter. In a television interview, the older Veloso, unwavering, addressed their stand. “Hindi po muna magso-sorry. (I won’t say sorry yet),” … Read more
There came a swift change of decision after Celia Veloso, mother of the convicted Mary Jane, on Radyo Inquirer interview Wednesday thanking President Benigno Aquino III for the reprieved daughter. Celia Veloso. Now it is a different story. The Veloso family draws flak from the netizens after the lack of appreciation uttered for the government … Read more
Speaking in reporters in Bacolod City, President Benigno Aquino III hits back at his critics Thursday, refused to take credit for the reprieved Mary Jane Veloso. The president, also with the other government officials present, said they were only doing their job in protecting overseas Filipino workers. “Hindi importante sa akin kung sino ba ang … Read more
“…I AM PROUD of my brother. I AM PROUD OF MY PRESIDENT”, a cut from the post Kris Aquino made on Instagram earlier noting that she is proud of her brother who has been working hard to reprieve Mary Jane Veloso from the Indonesian death row. (Kris Aquino. Push photo) Amidst criticisms over PNoy Administration, … Read more
Superstar Nora Aunor starred the 1995 film The Flor Contemplacion Story which rolled out the story of a Filipina domestic helper who was executed in Singapore. (Aunor. Google Image) Now the award-winning actress is in one with Filipinos hoping for the freedom of the convicted Mary Jane Veloso who was just reprieved from the death … Read more
The decision was laid down, and Mary Jane Veloso, convicted for alleged drug trafficking, was relieved from the executioners. (Coconut Manila, Website photo) Yet contrary to the decision made by the Indonesian authorities, country’s giant newspapers came on race for the news of the execution of the convicted Veloso, Wednesday. In the photos posted in … Read more
Mary Jane Veloso’s execution was stopped by Indonesian president Joko Widodo, what have prompted him to change the decision may have been influenced by a meeting with a labor group in Indonesia. Anis Hidayah, executive director of Migrant Care Indonesia, told ANC that she was able to meet Widodo and appealed about Velsoso’s case Tuesday … Read more