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DOJ finds probable cause vs Mary Jane recruiters

“We have maintained at the onset that the charges against Sergio et al are solid. We celebrate this good news with Mary Jane, the Velosos, and all supporters of the #SaveMaryJane campaign around the...

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Pacquiao to visit Mary Jane tomorrow

The “People’s Champ” is set to visit Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina on death row in Indonesia.

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Abducted OFW found in Saudi morgue

“There was clearly no active intervention or urgent action from the Philippine embassies to rescue them despite their dangerous circumstances.”

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‘Keep Mary Jane in your prayers’ – Pacquiao

“We also hope that Pacquiao’s visit will shed light on the slow pace of the human trafficking case against those who victimized Mary Jane.”

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#SaveMaryJane |‘Delay will not come from prosecution’ – De Lima

“We are very concerned to have a speedy trial and a speedy process.”

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‘We wished she was rescued’ – kin of OFW found dead in Saudi

“For almost a year, we only wished for Marilyn to be rescued but they have done nothing until my sister died.”

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Church workers appeal for clemency for Mary Jane

“The stay of her execution is a window of opportunity to unite in solidarity with Mary Jane and join hands in praying and seeking her release.”

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Mary Jane recruiters plead ‘not guilty’ to large-scale illegal recruitment...

“We had expected that they would defend themselves and plead that they are not guilty. Pero, hindi ba sila nakokonsensya?”

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Customs told: Hands-off OFW balikbayan box

“We OFWs are overly fleeced when we’re just striving hard so our loved ones in the Philippines will at least get a taste of imported products, and here the Customs will focus the heat on it? Meanwhile...

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‘Zero Remittance Day’ | OFWs to protest Customs taxes, abuse on Aug. 28

“To all migrante OFWs around the world, we are encouraging you to join this huge political action.”

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House committee wants recall of consul over Mary Jane Veloso case

“We are not celebrating the recommendation to recall Consul General Roberto Manalo. But we have to do our duty as it affects people like Mary Jane, and to send a message that they are public servants...

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Mary Jane’s recruiters plead not guilty to charges filed by Velosos

"They are remorseless.”

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2 women who almost suffered Mary Jane’s fate

“We will fight for this, because we do not want others to be victimized.”

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Underage Filipina domestic remains in coma in Riyadh

“Her appearance has improved. She is no longer pale and her lips are reddish. But she remains comatose.”

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Airport passengers put stickers on baggage to thwart ‘tanim-bala’

“This bag is bullet-proof. #StopTanimBala.”

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Mary Jane recruiters to be arraigned for human trafficking on Nov. 11

“Mary Jane keeps on asking why it is taking so long. She asked why government lawyers representing Tintin (Maria Cristina Sergio)’have so many excuses, which has led to the delay of the case proceedings.”

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Trial of Mary Jane recruiters begins

“My daughter is innocent. The whole world knows that. But why is it taking that long to set her free?”

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Indonesia puts executions on hold; Mary Jane family rejoices

Whatever you call it -- moratorium, postponement, suspension or not a priority -- the net effect is that there will be no execution until further notice.”

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‘Black holiday’ | Migrant group mourns execution of OFW in Saudi

Joselito Zapanta, 35, is the eighth Filipino to be executed abroad under President Aquino, the highest under one administration.

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2015 | An OFW saved, another executed

While there are many reasons to celebrate the temporary stay of Mary Jane Veloso’s execution, there are still many reasons to seethe with rage.

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