Filipina killed by husband in Slovenia

Metro Manila, Philippines - A Filipina was brutally killed by her husband in Slovenia in December 2024, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs chairperson Imee Marcos said on Saturday, Jan. 11.

In a statement, Marcos cited reports saying the victim, Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, died because of domestic violence while on vacation in Bled, Slovenia on Dec. 29.

The lawmaker said Kocjančič arrived in the European country on Dec. 22.

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Marcos urged Philippine authorities to ensure that justice will be served to Kocjančič.

“Nanawagan din ako sa Department of Justice, Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, at iba pang ahensya na palakasin ang kanilang mga hakbang upang sugpuin ang karahasan laban sa mga kababaihan, mga bata, at iba pang uri ng pang-aabuso,” she said.

[Translation: I also call on the Department of Justice, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, and other agencies to strengthen their efforts in combating violence against women, children, and other forms of abuse]

The Commission on Filipino Overseas also decried the murder of the 27-year-old Filipina.

“As we offer our thoughts and prayers with Marvil’s family, we also stand in solidarity with them, condemning acts of domestic violence, seeking justice for our kababayan, and honoring the beautiful life she lived,” it said.

NewsWatch Plus correspondent Lance Mejico contributed to this report