VICE President Jejomar Binay remains optimistic that the government’s continued efforts to save the life of a Filipina facing execution in Indonesia will bear positive result.

Speaking to the media in Lucena City on Saturday, Binay urged the public to pray for Mary Jane Veloso, 30, who was sentenced to die by firing squad for carrying 2.6 kilos of heroin. Binay said the Philippine government has submitted a second petition to the Supreme Court of Indonesia in a move to save Veloso.

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