Light a Candle for Mary Jane Veloso!

9 years ago

Manila, April 27 – As I write this piece, the vigils are being held in various places, white ribbons are being worn, prayers are being said, candles are being ...

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Mary Jane Veloso Saved from Firing Squad

9 years ago

Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina accused of smuggling drugs into Indonesia, has been spared from execution by the Indonesian government. Eight other drug convicts scheduled for execution, including two ...

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