De Lima lauds Senate’s ratification of amendment on higher penalties for perjury
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has lauded the Senate’s ratification of an amendment that seeks to impose higher penalties for perjury to prevent people from committing the crime. De Lima made the statement after the Senators approved the bicameral conference committee report on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 1354, which she co-authored […]
De Lima: I have always hoped that each birthday will be the last in detention
As she marks her 5th birthday in unjust detention today (Aug. 27), Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima shared that she wishes for vindication and freedom not just for her but for fellow Filipinos. While she admitted to being sad for not being able to spend her special day with family, friends and staff, even […]
Duterte digging up old COA findings on DILG and DOJ under PNoy admin a case of misdirection – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima called Mr. Duterte’s effort to dig up the Commission on Audit’s (COA) findings on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under the Aquino Administration as “a clear case of misdirection.” De Lima chided Duterte for falsely claiming that she and […]
‘Laban Leila NCR’ to launch ahead of De Lima’s 62nd birthday
A day ahead of Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima’s 62nd birthday, the #LabanLeila2022 campaign volunteer network will conduct its launching in Manila, tomorrow, Aug. 26, just after its successful launchings in Cebu, Bicol and Iloilo this month. Messages of support and birthday greetings from well-known personalities, including Ms. Angel Aquino, Ms. Cherry Pie Picache […]
Robredo, fellow Bicolanos express support for De Lima’s re-election bid
Vice President Leni Robredo, Iriga City Mayor Madel Yorobe Alfelor, and individuals from different sectors of Bicol have expressed their support for Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima’s campaign for reelection for the 2022 national elections. In her recorded message played during the launch of #LabanLeila2022 campaign volunteer network in Bicol today (August 24), Robredo, […]
De Lima ‘beyond grateful’ to Drilon, Iloilo for re-election support
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima is grateful to individuals from different sectors of Iloilo, as well as fellow public servants, particularly Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, for supporting her campaign for re-election. In a message read by her niece, Renzel Star Estellena, during the launch of campaign network #LabanLeila2022 in Iloilo today (Aug. 23), […]
De Lima urges Congress to investigate contract awarded for 2022 elections equipment to Duterte-linked firm
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Congress to investigate the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) awarding of logistics contract for the 2022 presidential elections to F2 Logistics Philippines, a firm which is largely controlled by noted Duterte campaign donor and Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy. In filing Senate Resolution No. 855, De Lima stressed the […]
De Lima condemns killing of ex-tabloid editor
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima condemned the killing of salon owner and former tabloid editor Gwen Salamida whose death adds to the increasing number of journalists killed under the Duterte regime. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Guillermo Eleazar should ensure that justice is served […]
De Lima urges DICT to fast track development of national vaccine database
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has filed a Senate Resolution urging the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to fast track the development of a national vaccine database of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as a standard measure to verify proof of inoculation. In Senate Resolution No. 857 she filed last Aug. 17, […]
De Lima thanks ‘Laban Leila Cebu’ for unwavering support
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima thanked her supporters in Cebu for showing their unwavering faith and support for her by joining forces to volunteer in the campaign network called “LabanLeila2022,” which kicked off in the province today (Aug. 20). In a message read by her niece, Meg Serranilla, De Lima said the support she […]