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She Was Spared the Executioner’s Bullet. Soon She’ll Be Free From Prison, Too.

Former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday evening, September 25, 2026. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. granted her an absolute pardon, ending her imprisonment as a drug convict. Veloso had previously faced the possibility of execution before this legal intervention secured her freedom.

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  • ✓ President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso.
  • ✓ Mary Jane Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday evening, September 25, 2026.
  • ✓ Mary Jane Veloso was a drug convict and former overseas Filipino worker.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an absolute pardon leading to Veloso's release from prison on September 25.

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  1. President Marcos Grants Absolute Pardon to Mary Jane Veloso

    Former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday evening, September 25, 2026. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. granted her an absolute pardon, ending her imprisonment as a drug convict. Veloso had previously faced the possibility of execution before this legal intervention secured her freedom.

    Why it matters

    Veloso's case drew significant attention due to her status as a Filipino national convicted of drug crimes. The absolute pardon restores her freedom and removes the legal penalties associated with her conviction.

    What is confirmed

    • President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso.
    • Mary Jane Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday evening, September 25, 2026.
    • Mary Jane Veloso was a drug convict and former overseas Filipino worker.
    Sources used for this update (8)
    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. facebook.com — #SunStarBreaking Former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday evening, September 25, 2026, after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. granted her an abs
    5. GMA Network — EXPLAINER: What is absolute pardon?
    6. newsinfo.inquirer.net — Mary Jane Veloso walks out of prison after Marcos’ absolute pardon
    7. Philstar.com — Marcos grants absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso
    8. nypost.com — Lethal injection by all-female team slated for Tennessee’s 1st woman death row inmate in 200 years
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