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Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the Philippines

Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino woman sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been granted absolute pardon by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Veloso was arrested in 2010 and had been imprisoned since. The pardon allows her to be freed from prison. President Marcos signed the pardon decree on September 24, 2026.

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  • ✓ Mary Jane Veloso was granted absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos.
  • ✓ Veloso was arrested in 2010 in Indonesia for drug trafficking.
  • ✓ President Marcos signed the pardon decree on September 24, 2026.
  • ✓ Veloso received P500 in gratuity money and P300 as transportation allowance after her release.
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President Ferdinand Marcos granted Mary Jane Veloso an absolute pardon, allowing her to be released from prison.

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  1. Philippine President Pardons Mary Jane Veloso

    Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino woman sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been granted absolute pardon by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Veloso was arrested in 2010 and had been imprisoned since. The pardon allows her to be freed from prison. President Marcos signed the pardon decree on September 24, 2026.

    Why it matters

    Veloso's case drew international attention and sympathy after she was spared the death penalty. Her pardon comes after years of detention and marks a significant development in her long-running case. The Philippine government's decision to grant her pardon highlights the complexities of her case and the efforts to secure her release.

    What is confirmed

    • Mary Jane Veloso was granted absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos.
    • Veloso was arrested in 2010 in Indonesia for drug trafficking.
    • President Marcos signed the pardon decree on September 24, 2026.
    • Veloso received P500 in gratuity money and P300 as transportation allowance after her release.

    What to watch next

    • Veloso's family and supporters' response to the pardon
    • Details of Veloso's repatriation and rehabilitation
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. nytimes.com — She Was Spared the Executioner’s Bullet. Soon She’ll Be Free From Prison, Too.
    2. Reuters — Philippine president pardons drug convict Mary Jane Veloso
    3. Rappler — Marcos pardons Mary Jane Veloso
    4. newsinfo.inquirer.net — Mary Jane Veloso walks out of prison after Marcos’ absolute pardon
    5. facebook.com — Mary Jane Veloso, who was granted absolute pardon, receives P500 in gratuity money and P300 as transportation allowance after being released from detention at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday, September 25. Photo by
    6. Philstar.com — After years in detention, Mary Jane Veloso finally free after Marcos pardon
    7. Inquirer.net — Marcos grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon
    8. ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Bali Nine drug mule released from jail after being spared death row
    9. Rappler — Rappler Talk: Mary Jane Veloso, a free woman
    10. www.sunwebhk.com — The SUN HK : Mary Jane Veloso gets pardon from President Marcos
    11. handsoffcain.info — Philippines: once sentenced to death in
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