China strictly imposes tough penalties against persons caught in possession of prohibited drugs. Smuggling of drugs as low as 50 grams can carry a 15-year imprisonment, life sentence or even the death penalty.
Meanwhile, the DFA continues to extend assistance to 10 Filipinos on death row in China without reprieve.
In death sentences without reprieve, decisions of lower courts are automatically elevated to the higher courts for review. The People's Supreme Court is the court of last resort before the judgment becomes final and executory.About two weeks ago, the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) convened an inter-agency meeting to address the problem of Filipinos being used as drug mules to smuggle dangerous and prohibited drugs into China. Present were officials from the DFA, Philippine Drugs Enforcement Authority, Dangerous Drugs Board and other agencies on how to further address the alarming incidents of Filipinos being lured as drug couriers to China.Upon the instructions of the Executive Secretary, the DFA submitted to the Office of the President a draft administrative order creating a task force to prevent Filipinos from being used as drug couriers and being victimized by international criminal syndicates as drug mules."The task force will strengthen the Philippine Government's fight against drug trafficking and protect our citizens from being victimized as drug couriers. It will also demonstrate the Government's resolve in working with China and the international community in addressing the drug menace," Undersecretary Conejos said."But ultimately, our people must take full responsibility for their actions by always being on guard against the inducements," he added
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