MANILA, Philippines – Twitter errupted into celebration as news of Mary Jane Veloso’s reprieve broke at about 1:40 am, Wednesday, April 29.
Attorney Gen Prasetyo confirmed on TV #MaryJane‘s execution has been delayed!
#MaryJaneLives https://t.co/s1QkLusg6N
The Rappler initiated hashtag #MaryJaneLives quickly trended in the Philippines and worldwide after it posted the breaking news.
Netizens in the Philippines immediately expressed their joy online and offline.
Twitter user Rizza Sacra posts “It’s another People Power this time in different media platforms…”
It’s another People Power this time in different media platforms, from Filipinos and even foreigners all over the world. #MaryJaneLives
— Rizza Sacra (@rizzjjs) April 28, 2015And other netizens joined in sharing their thoughts online:
While we are celebrating because #MaryJaneLives , let’s take a moment of silence and pray for the souls of the 8 people who were executed.
— Haru to the Moon (@haruharupalma) April 28, 2015
We should pray also for the souls of 8 people who got executed today. #MaryJaneLives
— Mark (@llyrdkrm) April 28, 2015
Will be sleeping with a grateful heart. The world can be quite cruel but hope still exists. #MaryJaneLives
— Ara Espenocilla (@arruhhh) April 28, 2015Pres. Joko Widodo: Your Excellency. Thank you for delaying the execution of MJ to give way for an investigation *bro fist* #MaryJaneLives
— Chan Latorre (@chanlatorre) April 28, 2015They don’t call the Philippines the 5th largest Christian country for nothing. The whole nation prayed together and now #MaryJaneLives
— Janine Paulino (@jagpaulino) April 28, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of those who were executed today. #Bali8 #MaryJaneLives
— M (@iam_missy18) April 28, 2015My heartfelt condolences to the family and those touched by the #Bali9 #Bali8 executions. May God be with us all. #MaryJaneLives
Anna Natividad (@annanatividad) April 28, 2015In Makati City in front of the Indonesian embassy, where a vigil was being held, a jubilant crowd applauded the decision.
LIVE on #Periscope: Announcement on Mary Jane Veloso https://t.co/KVx60qvtR7
LIVE on #Periscope: #maryjanevelosolives celebration outside Indonesia embassy – Philippines https://t.co/DV5fGX8I76
— Zak Yuson (@zakyuson) April 28, 2015
Here is Cesar Veloso, father of Mary Jane, right after receiving news that his daughter’s execution was delayed:
A few hours before Veloso’s scheduled execution by firing squad, #SaveMaryJaneVeloso also trended on Twitter in the Philippines and worldwide.
Earlier, an online petition to grant her clemency gained widespread support, hoping it will change President Joko Widodo’s mind.
The online world deserves to celebrate! – Rappler.com
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