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THROUGH its exhaustive diplomatic efforts, the Philippine government was able to secure a stay of execution for Mary Jane Veloso. The death sentence against this woman found carrying a suitcase containing 2.6 kilograms of heroin was suddenly deferred two hours before her scheduled execution early Wednesday morning last week. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is said to have personally lobbied the Indonesian government.
May 5, 2015
THROUGH its exhaustive diplomatic efforts, the Philippine government was able to secure a stay of execution for Mary Jane Veloso. The death sentence against this woman found carrying a suitcase containing 2.6 kilograms of heroin was suddenly deferred two hours before her scheduled execution early Wednesday morning last week. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is said to have personally lobbied the Indonesian government.
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