KABAYAN PARTYLIST REP. ATTY. RON SALO LAUDS PBBM AS MARY JANE VELOSO RETURNS HOME

KABAYAN PARTYLIST REP. ATTY. RON SALO LAUDS PBBM AS MARY JANE VELOSO RETURNS HOME

KABAYAN Partylist Rep. Ron P. Salo lauds President Marcos for his leadership and resolve in giving highest priority for the return of Mary Jane Veloso who has become a symbol of the extraordinary risks and perils faced by our migrant workers.

“We laud the President for his leadership that paved the way for the return of Mary Jane Veloso. Prioritizing her ordeal in our diplomatic relations with Indonesia is a testament of the President’s genuine love, care and compassion to the plight of our migrant workers,” Salo said.

Salo also expressed his gratitude to the Department of Foreign Affairs, particularly to Secretary Enrique Manalo and the Philippine Embassy in Indonesia, that handled the entire process for the return of Mary Jane Veloso. 

He also thanked the civil society groups and members of the media for their active support and incessant calls for Mary Jane Veloso’s return and in ensuring that she is not relegated to mere statistics among the victims of human trafficking. 

“The active support of the civil society groups and the media played a pivotal role in ensuring that Mary Jane Veloso’s case remains at the consciousness of the Filipino people and our government, and that all legal and diplomatic support are extended to her,” Salo stated.

“Mary Jane Veloso’s return is a resounding proof that the partnership and collaboration between and among the government, the civil society groups, and the media will bring positive result particularly on crucial matters affecting the life and liberty of our fellow Filipinos,” Salo added.

Salo also extended his gratitude to Indonesia for granting the request of the Philippine Government, and considers Mary Jane Veloso’s return as proof of the two countries’ extraordinary strong diplomatic bond.

Finally, Salo calls for greater collaboration among ASEAN countries to combat human trafficking underscoring that this cross-border crime requires the alignment of the laws and cooperation of ASEAN countries.

“ASEAN member countries need to align their laws and strengthen their law enforcement collaborations to ensure that human traffickers are prosecuted in any of the ASEAN member’s jurisdiction,” Salo concluded.