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of Muslim majority countries have agreed to shorten or pardon convicts’ sentences during Ramadan.

In recent years, heads of state in Saudi Arabia and Yemen have marked the Islamic holy month of Ramadan by issuing pardons or reducing the sentences of detainees facing the death penalty via the intercession of Philippine embassies.

In 2018, the Emir of Qatar granted royal pardon to 25 Filipinos accused of various offenses in his country as part of a gesture marking the completion of Ramadan.

“We have to exhaust all means to save the lives and reclaim the liberties of our overseas Filipinos. Let us appeal to the merciful hearts of our Muslim brothers and sisters in this holy month of fasting,” Salo said.

“Our embassies must work closely with local authorities and the families of our overseas Filipinos to gather all necessary information to support their appeals for clemency,” he added.

Salo is hopeful that his call to action will be heard by Philippine embassies across the world, and thaat governments in Muslimmajority nations will show mercy and compassion to Filipinos during Ramadan. g