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How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection

How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection
South China Morning Post Monday 28 September 2026, 09:35 UTC By Sam Beltran 1 min read
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Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable Philippine workers overseas. After coming harrowingly close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on Friday night from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, grateful for the absolute pardon granted by Philippine President...

Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable Philippine workers overseas. After coming harrowingly close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on Friday night from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, grateful for the absolute pardon granted by Philippine President... [Image text:] IHNDALUOE C CTAO MAN
Mary Jane Veloso’s (PERSON) Filipino (ORG) Mary Jane Veloso (PERSON) Philippine (ORG) Indonesia (LOCATION) Veloso (PERSON) the Correctional Institution for Women (ORG) Mandaluyong City (LOCATION)
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