Dispatch from Crame No. 903: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the death of Ardot Parojinog
After the killing of his brother, the former Mayor of Ozamis City, and several other family members in the massacre of the Parojinog family in 2017, here comes another suspicious death of a Parojinog, former City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog, who is a fellow PDL here at the PNP Custodial Center. Mr. Parojinog’s sudden death […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 902: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the Bill Memorializing Dictator Ferdinand Marcos
Anything about past presidents is not a local concern; it always has national significance. Treating House Bill No. 7137 on the Ferdinand Marcos Day as fait accompli for being a local bill and merely having local application is an act of cowardice that glosses over a dark part of our history and blots out the […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 901: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Reaction to Court order for early release of former US marine Scott Pemberton
After much ruckus over the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) controversy, former US marine Scott Pemberton, who was convicted for the murder of transgender Jennifer Laude, has been allowed by Olongapo City RTC, Branch 74 a free pass. Sa kabila ng bigat ng krimen na ginawa niya, parang napakadali para sa korte na palayain siya […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 900: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement on Duterte’s Refusal to sanction Chinese companies doing reclamation in WPS
Gaano pang pang-aabuso ang kailangan nating maranasan mula sa China bago natin ipaglaban ang ating teritoryo? Iyan ang tanong ng ating mga kababayan matapos nating marinig mula kay G. Duterte na hindi niya babawian ng kontrata ang mga Chinese companies na gumagawa ng artificial islands para sa China sa West Philippine Sea. Ilang pang-aabuso na […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 899: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the possible connection between two (2) recent incidents
For the past several days, my curious and probing mind has this nagging question: Could there be a connection between the Misuari-Susukan Caper some three weeks ago and the botched planned amnesty for the terrorist Susukan, on one hand, and the more recent Jolo twin bombings, on the other?
Dispatch from Crame No. 898: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the filing of Animal Cruelty Charges vs. Manila City Pound Officials
Humanity’s true moral test, its fundamental test consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals. Sa mga lumabas na mga ulat, larawan at video, tila ba salat sa awa at malasakit ang mga beterinaryo ng Manila City Pound. Collared dogs panting for dear life, 60 cats crammed inside a 2×3 ft. […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 897: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s statement on Sec. Locsin’s Stance vis-à-vis the issue on the PH Contracts with Chinese Companies in relation to WPS Issue
At first glance, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddyboy Locsin’s recommendation for the Duterte administration to review and cancel government contracts with Chinese companies involved in constructing islands in the Spratlys seems to be a breath of fresh air. Indeed, PH must follow the lead of US, and forthwith reject these contracts. These Chinese companies are complicit […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 896: Mensahe ni Sen. Leila M. de Lima para sa Araw ng mga Bayan
Today, we remember the courage, patriotism and compassion of our heroes who, during the most challenging and difficult periods in our history, chose to fight for our rights and freedoms, sovereignty and our people’s well-being. Ngayong panahon ng pandemya, nariyan ang mga nagbuwis ng buhay at patuloy na sinusuong ang peligro para sa kapakanan ng […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 895: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Thank you message on her birthday
Sa lahat na nagpadala ng mensahe ng pagbati sa aking kaarawan: Thank you for remembering. Thank you for the love and unceasing faith in me. A Grace-filled Sunday to one and all! ###
Dispatch from Crame No. 894: Mensahe ng Pasasalamat para sa Lawfare Webinar at #Leilaya e-jamming
I have read feedbacks and comments from friends and netizens which my staff printed for me about the Aug. 22 Lawfare Webinar and Aug. 27 #Leilaya e-jamming. I’m overwhelmed with joy and beyond grateful to know that both events were successful! How I wish I could have joined or watched these events as they happened. I can […]