UAE lauded for granting clemency to 115 Pinoys

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MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday expressed gratitude to the leadership of the United Arab Emirates for granting royal clemency to 115 Filipinos, calling the gesture “a powerful act of compassion and a reaffirmation of the strong and enduring ties between the Philippines and the UAE.”

Romualdez conveyed the appreciation of the House of Representatives and the entire Filipino nation to Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE, and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister, for the pardon granted during the sacred season of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid’l Fitr.

“This singular act of compassion is a powerful expression of the UAE’s enduring commitment to justice tempered by mercy. It reflects the strength of humanitarian values that lie at the heart of Islam, and the magnanimity of a leadership that extends forgiveness and hope in a time of spiritual renewal,” he said.

He added that the gesture brings not only relief to those released but also hope to their families awaiting their return to the Philippines.

“We Filipinos will not forget this gesture of goodwill. It brings comfort and healing not only to those who have been granted clemency, but to their families and loved ones back home who now look forward to reunion and redemption. It is a gesture that restores dignity and reaffirms our shared belief in second chances,” Romualdez said.

“This act also strengthens the abiding friendship between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates – one built over decades of mutual respect, cooperation, and solidarity,” he said.

The Speaker noted that the UAE continues to be a gracious host to over half a million Filipinos, many of whom contribute significantly to the Gulf nation’s economy and society.