DFA: Body of Filipina killed in Slovenia to be repatriated

Preparations are underway to repatriate the remains of a Filipina migrant who was allegedly murdered by her husband in Slovenia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Sunday.

DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated that the Philippine Embassy in Vienna, which oversees Slovenia, is coordinating the repatriation efforts, with funding provided by the DFA.

According to Philippine Ambassador to Austria Evangelina Lourdes Arroyo-Bernas, the Slovenian government has been "very cooperative" in the matter. De Vega also noted the critical role played by the Philippine Honorary Consul in Bratislava in gathering information and facilitating coordination.

The victim, identified as Marvil Facturan, was reportedly killed by her husband, Mitja Kocjancic, during a vacation in Bled, Slovenia, on December 29, according to a statement from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas released Friday.

“We extend our thoughts and prayers to Marvil's family. We stand in solidarity with them, condemning acts of domestic violence, seeking justice for our kababayan, and honoring the beautiful life she lived," the commission said. — DVM, GMA Integrated News