Noy gov’t urged to aid 576 other OFWs facing drug raps 12/11/2011

Noy gov’t urged to aid 576 other OFWs facing drug raps

12/11/2011
Following the execution of a Filipino drug mule in China last Thursday, a lawmaker is urging the Aquino administration to turn its attention to the 576 Filipinos who are facing death, serving time or being tried for drug-related cases in 32 countries.

There should be no “China only” policy when it comes to extending legal aid or seeking clemency for Filipinos jailed in foreign lands, Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said.

While China tops the list of countries harboring the most number of Filipinos jailed for drug possession — 207 by latest Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) count — the lawmaker said “369 similarly-situated Pinoys in 31 other nations need assistance.”.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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