^

Headlines

DFA monitoring 26 death penalty cases

The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is monitoring 26 death penalty cases against overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that are in various stages of judicial process.

DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Esteban Conejos Jr. said recently that the cases pending in courts in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia and China are mostly murder and drug-related cases.

“We’re actively monitoring 26 death penalty cases in various stages of judicial process. Some are with the Court of Appeals, (others with the) Supreme Court but most of the charges are still in trial stage,” Conejos said in a press briefing.

He said that two Filipino women found guilty of murder with robbery in Riyadh are awaiting execution.

Their conviction in the Grand Shariah Court was sustained in the Court of Appeals and affirmed in the Supreme Judicial Council.

A royal decree of execution has been issued for the two Filipinas. – Pia Lee-Brago

vuukle comment

AFFAIRS ESTEBAN CONEJOS JR.

COURT OF APPEALS

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

GRAND SHARIAH COURT

MALAYSIA AND CHINA

MIGRANT WORKERS

PIA LEE-BRAGO

SAUDI ARABIA

SUPREME COURT

SUPREME JUDICIAL COUNCIL

  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with