Philippine President Thanks UAE President for Pardoning 3 Filipinos
Manila, Philippines - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has thanked United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for pardoning three convicted Filipinos, two of whom were on death row.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Marcos said he was "deeply grateful" to Al Nahyan for the "generous gesture" of pardoning the Filipinos.
"The pardon of these three Filipinos is a testament to the strong and warm relations between our two countries," Marcos said. "I would like to thank President Al Nahyan for his kindness and compassion."
The three Filipinos who were pardoned are:
Joselito Jose, who was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to death by hanging.
Rodrigo Fernandez, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by firing squad.
Maria Teresa Lacson, who was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
The pardons were granted on June 22, 2023. The three Filipinos are expected to be released from prison in the coming days.
Marcos's statement comes just days after he visited the UAE and met with Al Nahyan. During the visit, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and the UAE.
The pardon of the three Filipinos is a sign of the strong and warm relations between the two countries. It is also a welcome development for the families of the Filipinos who have been pardoned.
### Background
The Philippines and the UAE have had close relations for many years. The two countries have strong economic ties, and there is a large Filipino community living in the UAE.
In recent years, the Philippines and the UAE have worked together to combat terrorism and transnational crime. The two countries have also collaborated on humanitarian projects, such as providing aid to victims of natural disasters.
The pardon of the three Filipinos is a further sign of the strong and warm relations between the Philippines and the UAE. It is a welcome development for the families of the Filipinos who have been pardoned, and it is a testament to the close ties between the two countries.
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