De Lima calls for suspension of construction activities in Kaliwa Dam project
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima underscored the need to suspend all construction activities on the China-funded Kaliwa Dam project immediately, until all the legal prerequisites are met by the implementing agencies and nagging issues settled. De Lima filed Proposed Senate Resolution (PSR) No. 909 urging the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to immediately […]
De Lima welcomes with ‘very glad heart’ ICC probe on drug war
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima welcomes the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision ordering the start of the probe on the crimes against humanity cases filed against Duterte in connection with his murderous War on Drugs. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, made the statement after the ICC approved last Sept. 15 […]
De Lima scores Duterte for continued neglect of healthcare workers
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima scored Mr. Duterte for his continued neglect of healthcare workers (HCWs) in the country as he prioritizes the government’s anti-insurgency campaign over addressing the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said Duterte is to be blamed for the manpower problems currently being faced […]
De Lima blasts Duterte’s double standards on witness credibility
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima slammed Mr. Duterte’s double standards after he belittled the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee for relying on the statements of Police Colonel Eduardo Acierto in its probe on the Pharmally Scandal. Acierto’s name popped up during the Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on the controversial Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation because of his […]
De Lima seeks probe into contracts allowing casinos to operate in Boracay
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima called for a Senate investigation into the lifting of moratorium on the opening of casinos in the recently rehabilitated Boracay island and allowing a Chinese company to put-up an integrated casino-resort project in the country’s famous tourist destination. In filing Proposed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 907, De Lima underscored […]
Duterte’s attacks vs Senate could lead to constitutional crisis – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima filed a Senate Resolution urging the President to refrain from making statements intended to diminish the respect due to the Senate or any of its members. De Lima filed Proposed Senate Resolution (PSR) No. 898 expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should show courtesy to a […]
De Lima renews call to investigate Yang, his links to drug trade and influence over Duterte
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima renewed calls to investigate former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang and his influence and connection to President Duterte, especially now that the former is the subject of a Senate probe. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, also underscored the need to find out the benefits that […]
De Lima seeks probe on TESDA’s release of P160 million to NTF-ELCAC
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima called for a Senate investigation into Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) utilization of its COVID-19 funds and its disbursement of ₱160 million to the government’s anti-insurgency task force, among other irregularities. De Lima filed Proposed Senate Resolution (PSR) No. 886 directing the appropriate Senate Committee to conduct […]
De Lima lauds PH move to welcome Afghan refugees, pushes for swift passage of bill protecting refugees and stateless persons
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima lauded Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. for spearheading efforts to welcome Afghan refugees to the Philippines following the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan. De Lima, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, said she hopes the legislative chamber will now […]
De Lima: Duterte has no credibility unless he discloses his SALN
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima maintains that Mr. Duterte could never gain any credibility in his defense of the anomalies behind Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation until and unless he publicly discloses his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) which he refuses to do. “Duterte continues to hide his SALN from the people. That […]