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Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters found guilty of illegal recruitment in separate case
(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
Saved at the last minute: SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify in local case
(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
Mary Jane Veloso runs to Supreme Court: Let me testify vs my recruiters
'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
CA again blocks Mary Jane Veloso's testimony from jail in case vs recruiter
(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

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

CA halts taking of Mary Jane's deposition in Indonesia
Veloso s lawyers call the TRO an utter disappointment

After 2 years, Mary Jane Veloso to testify in cases vs recruiters
Veloso s testimony will be taken through deposition on April 27 in Indonesia for the cases filed against Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao

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Mary Jane Veloso's recruiter refuses to enter plea
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

CA okays cases vs Mary Jane Veloso's alleged recruiters
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

Saving Mary Jane, the face of OFWs
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's recruiters to be arraigned November 11
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

Lawyers to Sergio's alleged victims: 'Don't be intimidated'
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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Complainant vs Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters backs out
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
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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Perekrut Mary Jane akan dituntut atas tiga hal
Maris Christina Sergio Julius Lacanilao dan Ike hadapi tuntutan atas perekrutan ilegal penipuan dan perdagangan manusia

DOJ approves charges vs Mary Jane Veloso's recruiters
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'
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
How could Cristina Sergio be instrumental in securing Mary Jane Veloso s total freedom?

'Recruiter' Sergio confirms Mary Jane Veloso's story
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
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
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
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
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

PAO wasting resources on Mary Jane's recruiters?
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
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

Sergio's counsel denies she admitted being part of drug trade
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
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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How to report suspected cases of human trafficking
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
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
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
We did what we could We were not involved in the creation of the problem Philippine President Benigno Aquino III says

Aquino: Fast-track case vs Mary Jane's recruiter
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
Before deciding on this the Philippines awaits the results of the case to be filed against Mary Jane Veloso s alleged illegal recruiter

Mary Jane Veloso's recruiter brought to Camp Crame
UPDATED Maria Kristina Sergio and her live in partner Julius Lacanilao arrive at the PNP headquarters in Quezon City past 5:30 pm

Reprieve allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify
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

PH on Mary Jane Veloso: 'God answered our prayers'
Mary Jane Veloso s mother Celia says the order to delay her daughter s execution proves that miracles happen

Mary Jane Veloso: Don't harm ties with Indonesia
The 30 year old Filipina tells her family there are many good Indonesians who were her family in the past 5 years

African, 2 others accused of trafficking Mary Jane
The National Bureau of Investigation says Mary Jane Veloso was a victim of deception and manipulation by her illegal recruiters
