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Kin of overseas Filipinos on death row weep in a press conference with their group Migrante. Photo by Jo. A Santos/Bulatlat

Aquino’s challenge: Filipinos on death row in China, elsewhere

By Tonyo Cruz Thu, Feb 24, 2011 2:55AM UTC View Comments

Three Filipinos were saved from certain death after the Chinese government postponed their execution on drug trafficking charges but more needs to be done by the Philippine government. Yes, more and much more. According to Migrante International, an alliance of overseas Filipino workers, 125 other Filipinos face the death penalty in a number of countries...

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China postpones execution of three Filipinos

By Tonyo Cruz Sat, Feb 19, 2011 2:29AM UTC View Comments

In a widely-applauded decision, China on Friday announced the postponement of the execution of three Filipino nationals found guilty by Chinese courts of drug trafficking. The decision came hours after Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay arrived in Beijing and met with a number of Chinese political and judicial officials to make a last ditch appeal...

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Philippines seeks reprieve for three Filipinos facing execution in China

By Tonyo Cruz Fri, Feb 18, 2011 5:09AM UTC View Comments

Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay. Photo from wn.com.

China has allowed Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay to make an emergency visit today to Beijing as part of Manila’s attempts to save three Filipino nationals from being executed after being found guilty of drug trafficking. Binay leaves Friday morning for Beijing where he will meet the president of China’s supreme people’s court and the...

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