Filipina maid may be released

MANILA - A Filipina maid jailed in the United Arab Emirates for killing her employer might be released in July, three months …

MANILA - A Filipina maid jailed in the United Arab Emirates for killing her employer might be released in July, three months before her one year prison term is completed, the Philippine ambassador to the UAF said yesterday.

Balabagan (17) was jailed for killing her employer Almas Mohammed al Baloushi. She said she acted in self defence as he tried to rape her.

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