De Lima favors law banning cops, families from e-sabong business
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima underscored the need for a legislation banning police officials and their families from being involved in e-sabong operations or any gambling business. De Lima said the new e-sabong franchises acquired by police officials or their families will only result in the further corruption of the entire police force under the veneer of engaging in a legitimate business. “PNP officials and their families should be banned from holding […]
De Lima camp dismayed over cancellation of hearing anew
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima’s camp expressed dismay over the cancellation anew of her hearing in one of the two remaining trumped-up illegal drug cases filed against her before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 256 due to the failure of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) to physically bring to the court an […]
De Lima seeks probe into reported lapses of DSWD in implementing 4Ps Act, social amelioration programs
In two (2) separate resolutions, re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Congress to investigate the reported lapses of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in implementing Republic Act No. 11310, or the “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Institutionalization Act,” and various social amelioration programs (SAP) to find out if beneficiaries are being deprived […]
De Lima denounces suspension of energy exploration activities in WPS
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima lamented that millions in investment are lost by energy service contractors brought about by the Duterte government’s continued kowtowing to China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). De Lima maintained that Malacañang’s subservience to China in the WPS is the legacy the Duterte Administration will be leaving after its latest decision to suspend energy exploration activities of PXP Energy Corp. over its two […]
De Lima pens heartwarming birthday message for Robredo, thanks her for bringing positive impact to Filipinos
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima penned a heartwarming birthday message for Presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo, who will be celebrating her 57th birthday with family, friends, supporters and allies in Pasay City today (April 23). In her handwritten letter from Custodial Center, Camp Crame, where she continues to be unjustly detained for the […]
Duterte’s veto of Sim Card Registration bill unfortunate – De Lima
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed dismay over Duterte’s move to veto a bill that seeks to mandate the registration of all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and social media accounts in the Philippines. De Lima said she finds it unfortunate that Duterte vetoed the Sim Card Registration bill on the grounds of the provision requiring similar disclosure for social media accounts. “Hindi basta na lang nilagay diyan ang probisyon na […]
De Lima slams attack vs Ka Leody and team, members of the Manobo tribe
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima called for a swift and serious investigation into the shooting incident that left at least five people injured during an activity of presidential candidate Leody de Guzman’s team with Lumad farmers in Bukidnon last April 19. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said she hopes for the immediate recovery of all those who […]
De Lima hits Malacañang’s, DND’s knee-jerk reaction to US State Dept HR violations report
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima criticized the knee-jerk reaction of Malacañang and the Department of National Defense (DND) to the 2021 US State Department report on Philippine human rights abuses. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said that their reaction on US report citing “numerous” human rights abuses by Philippine security forces “is a product of their indolent and superficial review of said report.” “In their knee-jerk reaction to the State Department report, Malacañang […]
De Lima to LGUs: Heed WHO’s call to increase vaxx at barangay level
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima urged Local Chief Executives (LCEs) to heed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) call to focus on increasing the inoculation rates in their barangays by encouraging their constituents to get vaccinated. De Lima cited data from WHO revealing that many barangays have yet to reach 70 percent vaccination coverage. “The easing of COVID-19 restrictions and increase in public mobility should […]
De Lima slams malevolent macho politics against Robredo
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima slammed the recent move by some presidential candidates to convince the people to vote for them by ganging up on Vice President Leni Robredo. De Lima’s initial reaction, upon hearing of this development was: “This is soooo weird. And malevolent.” She added: “Hindi umubra yung red-tagging kay VP Leni […]