(SunStar) THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has granted pardon to three convicted Filipinos, including two who were on death row, the Malacañang announced Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Malacañang said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. called UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked him for granting the request he made two months ago.

Two of the Filipinos were sentenced to death after being convicted over drug charges while the other one was given 15 years imprisonment due to slander.