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Has gov’t given up on three Filipinos slated for execution in China?

Has gov’t given up on three Filipinos slated for execution in China?

By Sat, Mar 26, 2011 7:17PM UTC View Comments Has gov’t given up on three Filipinos slated for execution in China?

This week, the Chinese government announced that the death sentences on three Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking charges would be carried out March 30 in Xiamen and Shenzhen. Families of Ramon Credo, Elizabeth Batain, and Sally Villanueva have run out of tears since the news broke out and the Philippine government seems already resigned to...

China postpones execution of three Filipinos

By Sat, Feb 19, 2011 2:29AM UTC View Comments China postpones execution of three Filipinos

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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