A Boeing plane operated by Russian flag provider Aeroflot flies close to the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the world’s tallest constructing, above the Dubai skyline on February 13, 2024. (Photograph by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) granting of royal clemency to 115 Filipino convicts is proof of the Philippines and the Center Jap nation’s shared perception in second possibilities, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez mentioned on Sunday.
In a press release, Romualdez additionally thanked the UAE authorities for its gesture and known as it a “highly effective expression” of the nation’s “enduring dedication to justice tempered by mercy.”
“It displays the energy of humanitarian values that lie on the coronary heart of Islam and the magnanimity of a management that extends forgiveness and hope in a time of non secular renewal,” he mentioned.
“We Filipinos is not going to neglect this gesture of goodwill. It brings consolation and therapeutic not solely to those that have been granted clemency but additionally to their households and family members again dwelling who now look ahead to reunion and redemption. It’s a gesture that restores dignity and reaffirms our shared perception in second possibilities,” he added.
Romualdez additional mentioned that the act additionally strengthens the abiding friendship between the Philippines and the UAE, which was constructed over many years of mutual respect, cooperation, and solidarity.
He additionally acknowledged the UAE’s internet hosting of over half 1,000,000 Filipinos who contribute to their society and financial system.
“Your continued assist for his or her welfare, rights, and dignity speaks volumes of the values that bind our two nations,” Romualdez mentioned.
“As we mark this season of reflection and unity, could this act of clemency encourage us all to pursue peace, prolong kindness, and affirm our widespread humanity,” he added.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. introduced the pardon on Saturday night after UAE Ambassador Mohamed Alqattaam Alzaabi knowledgeable the chief government.
Marcos additionally expressed gratitude to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for granting clemency to the 115 Filipino convicts in the course of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
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Marcos famous that 143 Filipinos and 220 Pinoys in 2024 and final January, respectively had been additionally pardoned by the Gulf state.
