De Lima deplores reported torture and killing of dead woman found in Davao del Sur
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima condemned the reported torture and barbaric killing of a woman whose corpse was recently found floating near a beach in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said such death, as with recent killings in the country, further highlighted the reigning culture […]
SEN. LEILA M. DE LIMA’s OPENING STATEMENT FOR THE HEARING OF THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, RE: SENIOR CITIZENS’ SOCIAL PENSION (25 January 2022)
Good morning, everyone! Although I cannot be present in this hearing with you, I would like to welcome my colleagues and our resource persons. First of all, I would like to thank Sen. Joel Villanueva and our Senate President Vicente Sotto III in making this hearing possible. Our senior citizens have always been with us […]
De Lima congratulates Non, Diaz for being named as Inquirer’s 2021 Filipinos of the Year
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima commended community pantry organizer Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz for being hailed as 2021 Filipinos of the Year by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said both Non and Diaz deserve the accolade because they served as […]
Jessica Soho’s ‘Presidential Interviews’ raises standards of presidential interviews – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima heaped praises on the GMA Network’s “The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews” for raising the standards of presidential interviews to new heights with the program’s excellent execution. De Lima lauded Soho, who hosted the three-hour program that aired last Jan. 22, for asking “tough, thoughtful and well-researched” questions that allowed […]
De Lima urges gov’t to prepare for possible further COVID-19 surges
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the government to ensure preparedness on the possibility of further COVID-19 surges due to future variants. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said the government should always prepare for COVID-19 surges to avoid more fatalities and suffering. “Huwag naman na sanang lumala pa ang kasalukuyang […]
Acosta should be held accountable for undermining gov’t vaccination drive – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima maintained that Public Attorneys Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta should be held accountable for her reckless public statements against the government’s vaccination policy, which could endanger people’s lives. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, reminded Acosta that she is a public official whose statements can greatly […]
De Lima urges passage of Paid Pandemic Leave bill
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged Congress to immediately pass a law on paid pandemic leave amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, maintained that workers already occupy a vulnerable position in Philippine society but their situation was further exacerbated by the spread […]
De Lima on COVID-19 surge outside Metro Manila: Exercise utmost care
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed alarm over the reported peaking of COVID-19 cases in several regions outside Metro Manila, especially in the Bicol region, which logged its highest daily tally last Jan. 20 since the pandemic began. De Lima, who hails from Iriga City, reminded Filipinos, regardless of their places of residence, to […]
De Lima grateful for 1Sambayan endorsement
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima is honored to be part of the list of 2022 senatorial aspirants endorsed by the 1Sambayan opposition coalition. De Lima, who announced her reelection bid last July 2021, said she is grateful for 1Sambayan for its unwavering faith, trust, and support for her. “As we stand in this crucial […]
De Lima to gov’t: Get your act together
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima slammed the government’s conflicting statements on the “no vaccination, no ride” policy in Metro Manila’s public transportation following public uproar and criticism over the policy. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, lamented the Duterte administration’s recent flip-flop on its “no vax-no ride policy” not once, but […]