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The Indonesian government has not requested any “payback” for drug convict Mary Jane Veloso’s repatriation to the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said.
He said this in a Palace briefing as he debunked speculations that Indonesia’s favor to the Philippines comes with something in return.
“The Indonesians have not requested any payback. May I clarify, this is not in return for anything,” he said.
“Of course, from Asean [Association of Southeast Asian Nations], we know about debt of gratitude and that similarly, they may request something for us in the future, but right now they are not asking anything in return for this arrangement,” he continued.
