Improve access to modern technology to improve PH education system – De Lima
To help strengthen the education sector, Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima underscored the need to improve teachers’ and students’ access to, and use of modern technology, including the internet. De Lima, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, said proper use of technology can help support the learning of […]
De Lima elated over ‘Pink Sunday’ rally overwhelming crowd, thanks supporters and volunteers
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed her gratitude to all the supporters and volunteers who joined the “Pink Sunday” campaign rally held at the Quezon Memorial Circle last Feb. 13. De Lima, who is seeking reelection under the Robredo-Pangilinan ticket, was represented by her Spokesperson, Atty. Dino de Leon, who brought the Senator’s standee […]
De Lima alarmed over reported 26 missing sabungeros, calls for speedy investigation
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed concern over the reported ballooning number of abducted or missing sabungeros, an issue which is seemingly not getting enough public attention. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, lamented that the investigation about the alarming issue appears to be “slow.” “What’s this big mystery about missing […]
Filipinos deserve a gov’t committed to defend sovereignty and reclaim national dignity – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima maintained that the Filipino people deserve a government that is committed to securing national patrimony, and defending national territory and security from those who would bully them economically or militarily. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said the present and future administrations should work on ensuring […]
De Lima urges COMELEC to reconsider election permit requirement, raises concern over its legality
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to reconsider the election campaign permit system embodied in its Resolution No. 10732. De Lima, a former election lawyer, maintained that the COMELEC should revisit its new guidelines before it unnecessarily constraints the candidates’ right to campaign effectively. “With the start of the […]
De Lima on reelection bid: My unjust detention cannot stop me from fighting, serving
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima asserted that her continued unjust detention has never, and will never, break her spirit and her resolve to fight for her freedom and vindication and for the freedom of Filipino people from injustice and oppression. In her video message played during the campaign kick-off led by Leni Robredo-Kiko Pangilinan […]
4Ps beneficiaries, volunteers hold kite-flying event to show support for De Lima’s campaign kickoff
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries and supporters of Sen. Leila M. de Lima joined a kite-flying event held last Feb. 8 as part of their show of support for Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima’s campaign kick-off. The event, aptly called “Saranggola ng Hustisya at Pag-asa” activity, allowed participants to fly a kite bearing […]
De Lima relies on surrogates, video messages and dispatches for her campaign pitches
As the country’s election campaign season kicks off today, Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima shares that she relies heavily on her campaign team, representatives and handwritten statements from Camp Crame to mount a strong campaign from detention. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, said her representatives and campaign team […]
De Lima in high spirits, kicks off campaign in Bicol
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed nothing but optimism as her campaign for Senate reelection bid kicked off in her hometown in Bicol Region today (Feb. 8). De Lima, who hails from Iriga City, Camarines Sur, said her continued unjust detention would never prevent her from fighting for her advocacies, especially with all the […]
Next admin should focus on economic recovery while saving lives – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima maintained that the next administration should work on strengthening the country’s economy, which has been enduring the adverse effects of the COVD-19 pandemic the last 24 months and counting. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said the present and future leaders should work on allowing businesses […]