De Lima: Gov’t must tap relevant institutions, groups to address pandemic-related mental health issues; stop stigmatization
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the government to tap relevant institutions and private groups to address the emotional stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental-health issues people are experiencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, maintained that attending to the mental health needs of the public […]
De Lima backs call to file raps vs Cusi, DOE officials over Malampaya deal
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima backed Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian’s call for the filing of criminal and administrative charges against Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and other Department of Energy (DOE) officials over their involvement in the anomalous approval of share sales in the Malampaya gas field. De Lima likewise supported the call for Cusi to […]
De Lima grateful to Court for allowing her to see ailing mom via video call
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed her gratitude to the Honorable Court for allowing her to briefly see her ailing mother, who tested positive for COVID-19, through an online video conference call last Feb. 3. The Judges handling De Lima’s trumped-up illegal drug charges, Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 256 Judge Romeo […]
De Lima commends Robredo’s commitment, dedication to serve public; says VP Leni is the embodiment of the phrase “Kung Gusto, May Paraan”
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima lauded presidentiable and Vice President Leni Robredo’s commitment and dedication to serve the public, following the efforts exerted by the latter to attend the recent presidential forum while simultaneously performing her duty to help the survivors of Typhoon Odette. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said […]
De Lima renews call for enactment of a Comprehensive Land Use Act, urges gov’t to keep agricultural lands agricultural
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima reiterated her call for the passage of a Comprehensive Land Use Act to protect farmlands from over conversion. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, maintained that the passage into law of said measure would put a stop to conversion of prime agricultural lands to other uses. […]
Combating fake news crucial to secure victory in May 2022 elections – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima believes that fighting fake news and disinformation can help secure her victory in reelection bid for the 2022 national elections. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, continues to be on the receiving end of relentless attacks and false news by pro-Duterte troll farms and […]
De Lima on reelection bid: My priority is to further advance foremost advocacies; no vindictiveness
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima maintained that her focus should she win her reelection bid is to further advance her foremost advocacies, including social justice, human rights, good governance and rule of law, while holding officials accountable for the thousands of killings, corruption and other abuses. De Lima’s message was conveyed on her behalf […]
De Lima hails Senate approval of bill strengthening anti-human trafficking law
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima is elated over the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of the bill that aims to strengthen the country’s law against human trafficking. De Lima, co-author of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2449 or the “Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021,” said the measure will help ensure that the continuing […]
De Lima: Efficient public transport key to urban, rural dev’t
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima asserted that the present and future administrations should provide genuine solutions to the transportation problem in the country to ensure urban and rural development. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said reliable public transportation not only gives people easy access to basic services, but also supports […]
Result of 2022 elections will greatly impact lives of urban poor – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed her support for the Urban Poor Agenda and covenant signing between the tandem of presidentiable and Vice President Leni Robredo and vice presidentiable and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and members of the urban poor community. In her message read by her niece, Dr. Nikki Cruz, during the covenant […]