### [2026-09-25](/feed/2026/09/25/index.md)

##### Mary Jane Veloso drug smuggling case
# Mary Jane Veloso is released from a prison in Mandaluyong, Philippines, after president Bongbong Marcos's absolute pardon of her was approved yesterday. 




### Sources:

1. [Rappler](https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/mary-jane-veloso-released-detention-september-25-2026/)

### Changes:

1. Mary Jane Veloso is released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong, Philippines, following the previous day's approval by president Bongbong Marcos of her absolute pardon.  _2026-09-25 18:09:39 (First version)_
1. Mary Jane Veloso is released from a prison in Mandaluyong, Philippines, after president Bongbong Marcos's absolute pardon of her was approved yesterday.  _(Current version)_

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