Mary Jane Veloso released following presidential pardon

Mary Jane Veloso has been released from prison following a pardon announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Veloso, a victim of human trafficking, spent 14 years in detention in Indonesia and two years in the Correctional Institute for Women in the Philippines, totaling 16 years of imprisonment.

Migrante International described the release as ‘a historic victory for the global people’s movement’ and a significant step in the fight for the rights of migrant workers against exploitation. Her homecoming has been celebrated by her family and various advocacy groups, including Migrante Canada and the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers (NUPL).