Migrant workers overseas believe that a Philippine wage hike will be the lasting solution to the worsening cases of abuses of overseas Filipinos, claiming that the local economic crisis in the Philippines only breeds an environment for the rampant human trafficking of Filipino workers abroad.
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Finally home after 14 years, Veloso’s family, supporters call for full clemency
“Mary Jane Veloso is not a criminal but a victim of human trafficking. Her homecoming should not be treated as a prisoner transfer but as the return of a Filipino who has suffered enough.” — former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate
NEWS IN PICTURES | Veloso family prays for clemency in a week-long vigil
Mary Jane Veloso’s accounts reveal the realities of Filipino migrant workers who are victimized by human traffickers. Mary Jane’s family and supporters call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant her clemency, a conditional release of a person deprived of liberty (PDL), mitigating the consequences of criminal liability.
‘Modern slavery’ remains a problem in PH, advocates say
The Philippines remains a global hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), where the increase in cases was recorded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the high internet usage and economic instability.
SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify against recruiters
“With this ruling, we are hopeful that the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth will come out and that not only will it decisively and ultimately impel Indonesia to make her reprieve permanent or free her by any legal or political means, that all the perpetrators of the misery she went through will be made to pay, but also that this precedent will contribute to providing succor to many others who will be victims of circumstance and injustice which can all be traced from our economic and social ills.”
‘Let Mary Jane speak’ | Support outpours for Veloso as last hearing nears
“As a human trafficking victim, these proceedings should help her to assert her rights, including the right to testify against her recruiters.”
Mary Jane’s family to fly to Indonesia for 2-day visit
“I am yearning for my mother. I hope to be with her soon. Please continue supporting her.”
‘Free Mary Jane’ — family’s birthday wish
“Our only wish is for the case against her recruiters in Baloc trial court to proceed faster, and for her to go home this 2016.”
#FreeMaryJane |Mary Jane Veloso supporters call for vigilance
“Migrante continues to call for vigilance and sustained support for Mary Jane, in light of the slow course of justice.”
Mary Jane recruiters plead ‘not guilty’ to large-scale illegal recruitment charge
“We had expected that they would defend themselves and plead that they are not guilty. Pero, hindi ba sila nakokonsensya?”
Mary Jane’s kin receives execution order, no fix date yet
“What is important now is that the Indonesia’s High Prosecutor himself said the filing of the petition for a second judicial review may or may not affect the carrying out of the death penalty. It was not immediately dismissed.”