After 14 years, Mary Jane Veloso may return to PH
After almost 14 years of imprisonment, Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino on death row in Indonesia, has a chance of coming back home to the Philippines.
After 14 years, Mary Jane Veloso may return to PH
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Philippine gov’t called to rescue, repatriate Filipinos amid rising tension in Lebanon
Philippine gov’t called to rescue, repatriate Filipinos amid rising tension in Lebanon
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In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services
In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services
Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years.
Int’l rights groups condemn detention, deportation of Dutch-Filipino activist
Int’l rights groups condemn detention, deportation of Dutch-Filipino activist
According to Migrante-Netherlands, Marikit Saturay was not allowed to talk to her lawyers and her relatives. A uniformed agent was also assigned to guard her during the entire detention period.
‘Decreased budget for OFWs shows Marcos Jr. insincerity to provide due services, programs’
‘Decreased budget for OFWs shows Marcos Jr. insincerity to provide due services, programs’
For Migrante International, the Marcos Jr. administration is treating OFWs as milking cows.
‘Heed our call for Mama’s clemency’ – Mary Jane’s sons to Marcos Jr
‘Heed our call for Mama’s clemency’ – Mary Jane’s sons to Marcos Jr
Mark Danielle pleaded to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to seek clemency for Mary Jane as she is a victim of human trafficking. “We hope that President Bongbong Marcos will heed our call. We miss her terribly. She is a victim,” Mark Danielle said.
After five years, Veloso family spends two days with Mary Jane
After five years, Veloso family spends two days with Mary Jane
“I hope she will be given clemency at the soonest possible time so we can be together. Our life in the Philippines may be simple, but what’s important is that we are together.”
Lawyers group asserts justice for Mary Jane Veloso, not punishment
Lawyers group asserts justice for Mary Jane Veloso, not punishment
“Notably, none of the elements of the alleged importation of drugs into Indonesia took place in the Philippines. In fact, the Philippines as the sending country is where Veloso was illegally recruited in order to be trafficked or exploited in two other receiving states. Veloso is, thus, a victim, not a criminal who must be punished."
PODCAST: OFWs are rising
PODCAST: OFWs are rising
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LIST: Filipino women leaders who rose to the challenge of fighting for migrant rights
LIST: Filipino women leaders who rose to the challenge of fighting for migrant rights
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News in Pictures | Progressives mark 28th death anniversary of Flor Contemplacion, call for end of labor export policy
News in Pictures | Progressives mark 28th death anniversary of Flor Contemplacion, call for end of labor export policy
“The case of Flor Contemplacion shows two things-the poor conditions and slave-like treatment of our fellow Filipinos overseas and the indifference of our government itself."
In HK, migrant rights advocates hold service fair for domestic workers
In HK, migrant rights advocates hold service fair for domestic workers
Filipino migrant rights advocates in Hong Kong kicked off their commemoration of women’s month with free services fair for migrant domestic workers here.
On the fringes | Meeting Mary Jane
On the fringes | Meeting Mary Jane
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Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group Gabriela condemned the recent reports of violence against women, including the death of another overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait.
Travels and travails of women migrant workers
Travels and travails of women migrant workers
When the global pandemic reached Hong Kong, the once busy streets in Chater Road became quiet. Domestic workers were not allowed to go out and were forced to work longer hours, including Sundays, as their employers were working at home. Others had their contracts arbitrarily terminated.
From Marcos Sr. to Jr. | In the Philippines, more than half a century of labor migration has led to nowhere
From Marcos Sr. to Jr. | In the Philippines, more than half a century of labor migration has led to nowhere
The current cosmetic changes in the country’s labor export policy will not provide due protection to Filipino workers overseas. Worse, this will only exacerbate the already dire conditions they are facing.
OFWs seek to abolish overseas employment certificate
OFWs seek to abolish overseas employment certificate
“We are asking the (Philippine Overseas Labor Office) to look into this and abolish the OEC because this is an added burden and cost to our fellow migrant workers.”
Case of persecution in Canada? | Filipino migrant rights leader faces deportation
Case of persecution in Canada? | Filipino migrant rights leader faces deportation
The story of Danilo de Leon’s journey of leaving behind his family in the Philippines to work abroad is perhaps the story of most Filipino migrant workers, especially parents. He did so, after all, to provide a better future for his two children.
Groups renew calls to #BringMaryJaneHome
Groups renew calls to #BringMaryJaneHome
Various groups have joined the family of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row, in urging Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to raise her case in his state visit to Indonesia, saying that she is long overdue for release.
Marcos Jr. urged to act on getting testimony of Filipina on death row in Indonesia
Marcos Jr. urged to act on getting testimony of Filipina on death row in Indonesia
A group of overseas Filipino workers challenged President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to act accordingly on the case of Filipina on death row Mary Jane Veloso.
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