On HR Day, De Lima urges Filipinos to choose leaders who will prioritize human rights in their platform – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima joined the international community in celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which is instrumental in making the world today safer, more humane, and more just. In her message on Human Rights Day (Dec. 10), De Lima urged the Filipino electorate to vote for […]
De Lima seeks probe into BuCor blockade, destruction of road and bridge at NBP
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima called for a Senate investigation into the Bureau of Corrections’ (BuCor) blockade and destruction of the road at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to look if existing laws were violated in such action and ensure accountability for any abuse of authority. De Lima filed Proposed Senate […]
I’ll continue fighting for freedom, justice for fellow political prisoners – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima vowed to continue fighting for freedom and justice for her fellow political prisoners despite her own struggles under a vindictive regime. In her message during an online event held in observance of Political Prisoners’ Day last Dec. 7, De Lima said her incarceration gave her a deeper understanding of […]
Cusi’s suit vs media outfits frivolous, baseless – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima denounced the libel and cyberlibel charges filed by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi against several media outlets over their coverage of the controversial Malampaya gas field buyout. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, likened the suits filed by Cusi against media outfits to strategic lawsuits against public […]
De Lima files bill to prevent abuse of law on substitution of candidates
Ahead of the 2022 polls,Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima filed a measure seeking to prevent the abuse of the law governing the substitution of candidates for the national and local elections. De Lima, a former election lawyer, filed Proposed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2461 seeking to concretize into legislation the Commission on Election (COMELEC) […]
De Lima underscores need to craft measures to avoid rift between athlete, sports body
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima underscored the need to craft appropriate measures to avoid rift and misunderstanding between national athletes and the body governing athletics sports and ensure that the former receive the proper support that they need. De Lima filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 955 urging Congress to determine the events and circumstances […]
De Lima lauds spiritual adviser for prestigious int’l human rights award
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima commended one of her closest spiritual advisers, Fr. Flavie Villanueva, SVD, for being the first Filipino to receive recognition from the Dutch government for his work as a human rights defender. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said Villanueva’s extraordinary devotion to service and in truly […]
Robredo’s victory in 2022 polls is Filipino’s hope to improve economy– De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima maintained that the country’s hope for the restoration of decency in government and the country’s economic recovery is the victory of Presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo in the 2022 national elections. In her message during the General Assembly of Bankers for Leni today (Dec. 4), De Lima […]
De Lima to fellow Parliamentarians at risk: We push back, fight against oppression
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed solidarity with fellow Parliamentarians across Southeast Asia, who, like her, are experiencing continuing threats and harassment for standing up for decency, human rights and democracy. In her message read by APHR Board Member and former Philippine House of Representatives member, Teddy Baguilat Jr., during the Parliamentarians at Risk […]
De Lima files bill to address hunger, protect people’s right to adequate food
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima filed a measure seeking to provide for a framework to address and eliminate hunger systematically, and to protect the right of the people to adequate food. De Lima, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, filed Proposed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2458, setting a […]