Tag: Indonesia-Philippines relations

NUPL disappointed over CA decision blocking Mary Jane Veloso’s testimony in case vs her alleged recruiters

(Eagle News) — The National Union of People’s Lawyers on Friday expressed disappointment at the Court of Appeals’ recent decision that effectively barred death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso, who is detained in Indonesia, from testifying in the case against her alleged recruiters in the Philippines. “We are disappointed that the taking of her material testimony is being prevented by our own courts, the Court of Appeals in particular, upon motion of the accused illegal […]

PH, Indonesia reiterate cooperation in maritime affairs, security, trade

(Eagle News Service) — The Philippines and Indonesia on Friday reiterated the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fields of maritime affairs, trade and agriculture,  among others, announcing the launch of new sea routes and connectivities, and newly signed agreements. In a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting in Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo  announced the launch of the Davao-General Santos-Bitung roll on-roll off (RoRo) sea linkage route, with the signing […]