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Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters found guilty of illegal recruitment in separate case

Jan 30, 2020 - 10:42 AM

(UPDATED) Ma Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao are sentenced to life imprisonment for the illegal recruitment of Lorna Valino, Ana Marie Gonzales, and Jenalyn Paraiso

ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT. In this photo taken on April 29, 2015, migrant recruiter Cristina Sergio (2nd L) is escorted by local government officials in a press conference in Manila, after being accused of duping Mary Jane Veloso into carrying 2.6 kilograms of heroin to Indonesia from Malaysia. Photo by Rappler

Saved at the last minute: SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify in local case

Oct 11, 2019 - 3:54 PM

(3rd UPDATE) The OFW's lawyers hope this can play a significant role in removing her from death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges

VELOSO CASE. Migrante with the mother of OFW Mary Jane Veloso, Celia, Celia Veloso, march towards the Court of Appeals in Manila on January 25 to encourage the court to allow Veloso to give her testimony while inside the Indonesian jail. Photo by Ben Nabong

Mary Jane Veloso runs to Supreme Court: Let me testify vs my recruiters

Sep 03, 2018 - 2:21 PM

'Nagtaka ako nung bibitayin siya, hindi siya umiyak, pero noong isang araw, umiiyak si Mary Jane. Ang sabi, 'Nanay tulungan niyo ako, inip na inip na ako,’ says Celia Veloso

APPEAL. Cesar and Celia Veloso (2nd and 3rd from left) file a petition before the Supreme Court appealing that their daughter Mary Jane be allowed to testify in the trafficking case they filed against Mary Jane alleged recruiters. Photo by Lian Buan/Rappler

CA again blocks Mary Jane Veloso's testimony from jail in case vs recruiter

Jun 08, 2018 - 2:23 PM

(UPDATED) The Court Of Appeals says the government must request Indonesia to allow the incarcerated Veloso to go to the Philippines and testify in courts here

Militant group Migrante with the mother of OFW Mary Jane Veloso, Celia, march towards the Court of Appeals in Manila on January 25 to encourage the court to allow Veloso to give her testimony while inside the Indonesian jail. Photo by Ben Nabong

Mary Jane Veloso’s lawyers slam CA decision to block her testimony

Jan 05, 2018 - 6:37 PM

'Just let her speak out and let her story stand on its own. Or shall we wait for her to be sent to the gallows with her mouth gagged?' says the National Union of People's Lawyers

SAVE MARY JANE. The supposed execution of OFW Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia in 2015 was met by public outcry and international scrutinity, that pushed both the Phlippine and Indonesian governments to take extra steps which eventually resulted in a reprieve from death sentence. Photo by Ben Nabong/ Rappler

CA halts taking of Mary Jane's deposition in Indonesia

Mar 27, 2017 - 4:15 PM

Veloso s lawyers call the TRO an utter disappointment

Maria Cristina Sergio and Mary Jane Veloso

After 2 years, Mary Jane Veloso to testify in cases vs recruiters

Feb 25, 2017 - 8:25 PM

Veloso s testimony will be taken through deposition on April 27 in Indonesia for the cases filed against Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao

Maria Cristina Sergio and Mary Jane Veloso

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Feb 12, 2016 - 12:58 PM

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Mary Jane Veloso's recruiter refuses to enter plea

Feb 11, 2016 - 9:49 PM

Judge Nelso Tribiana of the Nueva Ecija Regional Trial Court Branch 37 enters a not guilty plea for both Maria Cristina Sergio and her live in partner Julius Lacanilao before setting a pre trial case date on March 9

ENTERING NO PLEA. Maria Cristina Sergio and live-in partner Julius Lacanilao (in orange t-shirt) with their legal counsel, appear before the DOJ prosecutor Friday for Preliminary Investigation. Photo by Joel Leporada/Rappler

CA okays cases vs Mary Jane Veloso's alleged recruiters

Jan 06, 2016 - 6:05 PM

The Court of Appeals says Sergio and Lacanilao failed to show sufficient proof they would suffer from grave injustice and irreparable injury if the cases against them prosper

RECRUITER. Ma. Cristina Sergio, alleged recruiter of OFW Mary Jane Veloso, faces the media after arriving at Camp Crame on Wednesday to seek police protection. File photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Saving Mary Jane, the face of OFWs

Dec 23, 2015 - 9:00 AM

How government handles the case of overseas worker Mary Jane Veloso mirrors its commitment beyond 2015 to the welfare of Filipinos seeking greener pastures abroad

Mary Jane Veloso. File photo by Bimo Satrio/EPA

Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters to be arraigned November 11

Nov 04, 2015 - 6:02 PM

Maria Cristina Sergio Julius Lacanilao and an African named Ike are accused of duping Mary Jane Veloso a Filipino on Indonesian death row of smuggling drugs into Indonesia

RECRUITERS. In this file photo, Maria Cristina Sergio (right) and live-in partner Julius Lacanilao (left), appear before the DOJ prosecution for Preliminary Investigation. Photo by Joel Liporada/Rappler

Lawyers to Sergio's alleged victims: 'Don't be intimidated'

Aug 09, 2015 - 1:16 AM

The National Union of Peoples Lawyers NUPL is concerned about the safety of the remaining complainants against alleged recruiters Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao

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Aug 06, 2015 - 12:17 PM

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Complainant vs Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters backs out

Aug 05, 2015 - 9:07 PM

The large scale illegal recruitment case against Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao might be reduced to a simple illegal recruitment case which is bailable

Pardon 'best scenario' in Veloso case – DOJ

Jul 14, 2015 - 5:57 PM

The Philippines is also asking for access to convicted OFW Mary Jane Veloso after a string of cases were filed against her alleged recruiters

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Jul 09, 2015 - 6:10 PM

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Perekrut Mary Jane akan dituntut atas tiga hal

Jul 09, 2015 - 5:44 PM

Maris Christina Sergio Julius Lacanilao dan Ike hadapi tuntutan atas perekrutan ilegal penipuan dan perdagangan manusia

 ALLEGED RECURITER. Mary Jane Veloso's alleged illegal recruiter Maria Cristina Sergio appears in this photo with PAO Chief Persida Acosta, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. File photo by Jose Del/Rappler

DOJ approves charges vs Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters

Jul 09, 2015 - 2:02 PM

UPDATED The cases against the 3 will be filed before a Nueva Ecija court on Friday July 10

DOJ wraps up probe into Mary Jane Veloso 'recruiters'

Jun 01, 2015 - 5:31 PM

Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao insist they did not recruit Mary Jane Veloso to smuggle heroin into Indonesia

PODCAST: Sergio can save Mary Jane Veloso – PAO chief

May 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

How could Cristina Sergio be instrumental in securing Mary Jane Veloso s total freedom?

'Recruiter' Sergio confirms Mary Jane Veloso's story

May 21, 2015 - 9:32 AM

UPDATED Cristina Sergio the woman tagged as the culprit behind Mary Jane Veloso s arrest for drug smuggling in Indonesia claims Veloso is totally innocent and a victim of her own character flaws

Nueva Ecija court orders arrest of Veloso's recruiters

May 18, 2015 - 5:51 PM

The NBI will present Ma Christina P Sergio and Julius Lacanilao before the trial court judge who will determine where the two will be jailed during the trial

Veloso recruiter offered $40,000 to potential victim

May 16, 2015 - 5:15 PM

The barangay chairman of Talavera Nueva Ecija says Cristina Sergio is not an indigent Yet she is being represented by the Public Attorney s Office which services indigents

[Conclusion] Cristina Sergio: Double life, lies, secrets

May 10, 2015 - 10:33 AM

A day before she turns herself in to authorities Sergio tells the Lacanilaos that she was only going to an Internet shop She never returns

[Part 1] Cristina Sergio: Double life, lies, secrets

May 09, 2015 - 7:15 PM

Cristina the alleged illegal recruiter of Mary Jane Veloso casually tells female villagers that if ever they want to work as domestic helpers she can help them find a job – anywhere

RECRUITER. Ma. Cristina Sergio, alleged recruiter of OFW Mary Jane Veloso, faces the media after arriving at Camp Crame on Wednesday to seek police protection. File photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

PAO wasting resources on Mary Jane's recruiters?

May 08, 2015 - 6:41 PM

Lawyer Edre Olalia on Friday May 8 questions how the alleged traffickers of Filipino on death row Mary Jane Veloso can be considered indigents qualified for PAO representation

Another alleged victim of recruiter Sergio missing – NBI

May 08, 2015 - 5:10 PM

Rosalie Pascual is reportedly recruited by Sergio and leaves for Bahrain on April 28 the day before Mary Jane Veloso’s scheduled execution by firing squad She is not heard from since

UNDER ARREST. Maria Cristina Sergio (rightmost) during her transfer to Camp Crame. Beside her is Chief Public Attorney Persida Acosta. File photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Sergio's counsel denies she admitted being part of drug trade

May 07, 2015 - 11:59 PM

Public Attorney s Office PAO chief Acosta regards as trial by publicity the justice department s disclosure of details of an alleged confession by her client Maria Cristina Sergio

DOJ: Sergio was part of int'l drug ring

May 07, 2015 - 8:48 PM

UPDATED Public Attorney s Office chief Persida Rueda Acosta who acts as Maria Cristina Sergio s counsel says any supposed confession made by Sergio is null and void

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May 07, 2015 - 8:15 PM

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How to report suspected cases of human trafficking

May 07, 2015 - 5:57 PM

Some airport personnel also help illegal recruiters by providing them with their company IDs allowing the departing victims to enter the airport s restricted areas

DOJ okays illegal recruitment case vs Mary Jane's recruiters

May 07, 2015 - 4:47 PM

UPDATED The justice department finds probable cause to indict Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao of illegal recruitment

Desire to work abroad exploited by human traffickers

May 07, 2015 - 2:31 PM

Migrant workers rights advocate Susan Toots Ople explains that human trafficking almost always starts with illegal recruitment – the promise of overseas employment

DFA hits Velosos' claims: We helped Mary Jane

May 01, 2015 - 10:56 PM

We did what we could We were not involved in the creation of the problem Philippine President Benigno Aquino III says

SLAMMING GOVERNMENT. Celia Veloso, mother of Philippine death-row prisoner Mary Jane Veloso, speaks during a protest near the Philippines' presidential palace to mark Labor Day on May 1, 2015. Photo by Ritchie Tongo/EPA

Aquino: Fast-track case vs Mary Jane's recruiter

Apr 30, 2015 - 7:08 PM

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima for her part says the National Bureau of Investigation is also trying to get the statements of the other victims

PH mulls new clemency bid for Mary Jane Veloso

Apr 30, 2015 - 3:23 PM

Before deciding on this the Philippines awaits the results of the case to be filed against Mary Jane Veloso s alleged illegal recruiter

'TRAFFICKING VICTIM.' Filipino death-row prisoner Mary Jane Veloso, wearing an Indonesian traditional costume, poses during a fashion show to mark Indonesian woman's emancipation Kartini day at Wirogunan prison in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on April 21, 2015. Photo by Bimo Satrio/EPA

Mary Jane Veloso's recruiter brought to Camp Crame

Apr 29, 2015 - 6:27 PM

UPDATED Maria Kristina Sergio and her live in partner Julius Lacanilao arrive at the PNP headquarters in Quezon City past 5:30 pm

Ma. Kristina Sergio, alleged recruiter of OFW Mary Jane Veloso, faces the media after arriving at the Camp Crame in Quezon City on Wednesday to seek protective custody from the PNP. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Reprieve allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify

Apr 29, 2015 - 12:06 PM

UPDATED The Philippines says the surrender of Maria Kristina Sergio Mary Jane Veloso s alleged illegal recruiter played a big part in Veloso s reprieve

IN SOLIDARITY. Indonesian activists wearing masks depicting Filipino migrant worker Mary Jane Veloso attend a vigil outside the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 27, 2015. Photo by Mast Irham/EPA

PH on Mary Jane Veloso: 'God answered our prayers'

Apr 29, 2015 - 3:29 AM

Mary Jane Veloso s mother Celia says the order to delay her daughter s execution proves that miracles happen

IN SOLIDARITY. Indonesian activists wearing masks depicting Filipino migrant worker Mary Jane Veloso attend a vigil outside the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 27, 2015. Photo by Mast Irham/EPA

Mary Jane Veloso: Don't harm ties with Indonesia

Apr 28, 2015 - 6:54 PM

The 30 year old Filipina tells her family there are many good Indonesians who were her family in the past 5 years

ASEAN NEIGHBORS. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III gets a chance to confer with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during the 26th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 27, 2015. Photo by Gil Nartea

African, 2 others accused of trafficking Mary Jane

Apr 27, 2015 - 6:09 PM

The National Bureau of Investigation says Mary Jane Veloso was a victim of deception and manipulation by her illegal recruiters

TRAFFICKING VICTIM. Mary Jane Veloso is escorted by Indonesian officers during an appeal hearing in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on March 3, 2015. Photo by Bimo Satrio/EPA