De Lima dispels spread of false information about her alleged disqualification from running for reelection; urges voters to be smart and vigilant
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima fought back against the recent proliferation of fake news on social media falsely claiming that she is not qualified to seek reelection because of her detention. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime who remains detained over bogus drug charges, maintained that she has all […]
De Lima thanks Robredo, Ka Leody for inclusion in Senate slate
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima thanked Presidential aspirants Vice President Leni Robredo and labor leader Ka Leody de Guzman for including her in their Senatorial lineup for the 2022 elections. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, said she is more than grateful for VP Robredo’s trust and unwavering support […]
De Lima urges Congress to assert Constitutional powers, condemn Duterte Memo telling officials to skip Senate hearings
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Congress to asserts its Constitutional power and condemn the Oct. 4 Memorandum issued by the Office of the President, directing all officials and employees of the Executive Department to ignore the Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearings on the irregularities in the COVID 19-related purchases. De Lima, Chairperson of […]
De Lima pays tribute anew to Gascon, says he was one of her staunchest, most dependable defenders
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima shared that she will always be grateful to the late Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Chito Gascon for being one her staunchest and most constant and dependable defenders. In her tribute for Gascon entitled “A Farewell to My Colleague, My Friend, My Defender,” read on her behalf by […]
De Lima pays tribute to Gascon for exemplary service, commitment in promoting human rights
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima honored the late Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Chito Gascon for his invaluable contributions in upholding, protecting and promoting human rights exemplified by his crusade to stand for the sanctity of justice and human rights even amid rising threats of repression. In filing Proposed Senate Resolution (SR) No. […]
De Lima files bill requiring Senate concurrence in termination, repeal of treaties
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima introduced a measure providing for Senate concurrence in the abrogation, termination, or repeal of treaties and international agreements. De Lima filed Proposed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2436 which explicitly requires the concurrence of at least two-thirds of the Senate to any act of withdrawal from, or abrogation of, a […]
De Lima cites 5 reasons for re-election bid
After filing her Certificate of Candidacy (CoC), Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima cited the reasons why she decided to seek reelection in the upcoming 2022 elections. De Lima filed her CoC for Senator in the May 2022 elections through her Official Representative and Spokesperson, Atty. Dino de Leon, last Oct. 8. For one, De […]
De Lima urges Congress to investigate proliferation of smuggled carrots from China; says practice is a threat to PH economy in general and to local food industry workers, especially local farmers, in particular
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima called for a Senate investigation into the reported proliferation of smuggled carrots from China in local markets which has detrimental effects on the income and livelihood of local farmers, particularly those in the province of Benguet. De Lima filed Proposed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 924 stating that Senate is […]
De Lima thanks supporters for support on her filing of candidacy
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima thanked friends and individuals from different sectors for coming together to express their support for the filing of her Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) last Oct. 8. “I would like to thank those who continuously show their unwavering support, compassion and faith in me; those who have expressed their love […]
De Lima honors elderly, vows to continue promoting their rights
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima honored the contributions of elderly Filipinos in shaping today’s youth and molding them to be responsible members of the society. The first week of October, through Proclamation No. 470 signed by then-President Fidel Ramos on Sept. 26, 1994, has been declared as Elderly Filipino Week. The observance aims to […]