De Lima calls Aguirre a ‘certified liar’, to file supplemental complaint vs him in Ombudsman
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima called former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II a “certified liar” for denying allegations that he coerced former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos to testify against her. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, maintained that Aguirre cannot be believed in his denial of Ragos’s accusations against him considering that he has a history […]
Dayan’s judicial affidavit affirms Ragos’s recantation, asserts De Lima’s innocence – Lawyer
Senator Leila M. de Lima’s camp stressed that the judicial affidavit of her former aide and co-accused Ronnie Dayan adopted before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 204 on May 13 further affirmed the Senator’s innocence in the illegal drug trading inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). Atty. Rolly Peoro, one of De Lima’s […]
De Lima thanks kababayans in CamSur for overwhelming support
Senator Leila M. de Lima thanked her kababayans in Camarines Sur, Bicol for their overwhelming support, allowing her to dominate the senatorial race in the said province. De Lima, who hails from Iriga City, Camarines Sur, said she appreciates how they keep their trust and faith in her despite her current situation. “Sa mga tugang ko sa […]
De Lima lauds Robredo, Pangilinan for sparking hope, inspiration among Filipinos
Senator Leila M. de Lima commended Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan for sparking hope and inspiration to millions of Filipinos who supported their respective election bids. De Lima, who ran under the Robredo-Pangilinan ticket, said she admires how the two leaders encouraged people to stand up for what is right and just, […]
De Lima sends message of thanks to friends, volunteers & supporters
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed her appreciation to friends, volunteers and individuals and groups who tirelessly supported her reelection bid. De Lima, who ran under the Robredo-Pangilinan ticket, said she continues to find strength from the people who never gave up in fighting for and with her. “Gaya ng lagi, sa nakalipas na […]
De Lima welcomes US Senators’s renewed call for her release, dropping of charges vs her
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima welcomed the recent statement by six US Senators renewing their call for her immediate release and dropping of trumped-up drug charges against her following the recantation by key witnesses of allegations made against her. De Lima thanked US Senators Marco Rubio, Ed Markey, Dick Durbin, Marsha Blackburn, Chris Coons […]
De Lima to DOJ: What’s wrong about witnesses recanting their lies against me
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima maintained that there is nothing questionable about witnesses finally speaking the truth and finding it in their conscience to retract their lies against her in relation to illegal drugs. De Lima said the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to keep her detained despite the recent developments in her trumped-up […]
<strong>De Lima on Ragos’s retraction: ‘Justice will still be served, no matter how late’</strong>
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima welcomed the move of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos to finally admit that his testimony against her before the court in relation to illegal drugs is nothing but pure lies and invention. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, said the retraction […]
On Labor Day, De Lima vows to continue fighting for workers’ rights
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima honored Filipino workers, whose hard work and service to the country were not hindered by the challenges brought about by the continuing global health crisis. In her message on Labor’s Day, De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, vowed that she will continue fighting for the rights […]
De Lima urges COMELEC to prevent disenfranchisement, confusion at the polls with massive information drive on COVID safety rules
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to conduct an intensive information drive on the COVID safety rules to be enforced on May 9, Election Day, to prevent disenfranchisement resulting from confusion and disinformation, and to ensure a high voter turnout. De Lima, a former election lawyer, noted that the new rules on temperature checks, wearing of face masks and face shields, and no vaccination requirement, are […]