Dispatch from Crame No. 883: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Message for the people of Masbate and other parts of the Bicol region in the aftermath of a strong earthquake
My concern, sympathy and prayers go for the people of Masbate and other parts of the Bicol region in the aftermath of a strong earthquake and its aftershocks. An proteksyon kan Mahal na Dios ay mapasaindo pirmi. ###
Dispatch from Crame No. 882: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Expression of Support on Tax Exemptions on Gadgets and Digital Educational Materials
The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to education systems around the world. A World Bank study revealed that more than 1.7 billion students have been affected by this gigantic educational crisis worldwide. Education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, the use of gadgets and the maximization of a wide array of digital […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 881: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement on the Latest SWS Survey Showing Record-High Joblessness in PH
Our battered economy is now crippling the poor. That’s what the recent SWS survey is showing, with 45.5 percent of our kababayan now jobless. To claim that this is due to COVID-19 alone is plainly wrong! This is a combined result of the health crisis and Duterte’s utter lack of planning and foresight, or simply […]
Dispatch From Crame No. 880: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the Designation of Cabinet Secretaries as “Big Brothers” to LGUs in the High-Risk Areas Under MECQ
This is this sorry-excuse-for-a-government’s latest move towards fulfilling an Orwellian nightmare. George Orwell’s “1984” was a cautionary tale against the supreme authority of a totalitarian state, which the Davao Government seems bent on imitating, explaining to the public that the designated Cabinet secretaries were simply “Big Brothers” to the mayors. Napaghahalataan naman kayo masyado. When […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 879: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Message on the 8th Death Anniversary of Sec. Jesse Robredo
Eight years have passed but we continue to remember, relive and be inspired by the legacy of a great servant leader, colleague, fellow Bikolano and dear friend—Sec. Jesse Robredo. Bilang Ama ng Naga City, bilang miyembro ng Gabinete ni PNoy, bilang Pilipino: Hindi kailanman umasa o pinairal ni Jesse ang polisiya ng paniniil, dahas at […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 878: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Appeal for Extra Care of our Elderly
Let’s protect and take extra care always of our elderly. Mag-ingat tayo lagi kontra sa COVID-19, hindi lang para sa ating sariling kaligtasan, kundi para din sa mga bulnerableng mga kasamahan sa ating mga tahanan, lalo na yung mga matatanda at mga sakiting kapamilya. Have a safe Sunday! ###
Dispatch from Crame No. 877: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Comment on the Fake News vs Sen. Risa Hontiveros
I deplore, in the strongest terms, the barrage of fake news against Sen. Risa Hontiveros. This latest smear campaign versus my dear colleague and fellow human rights defender only shows that the fake news industry in this country, with paid purveyors acting as agents of vested interests and sinister forces, continues to thrive. Hindi marunong […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 876: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the Murder of Randy Echanis
We lost another peace advocate. Brutally. Frail old man, tortured, stabbed, and shot in the wee hours of the morning, body forcibly taken from grieving family. His neighbor was also found lifeless with his hands tied. Just when we thought we’ve seen the worst. Bagama’t hindi na nakakagulat ang mga ganitong karumal-dumal na mga pangyayari […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 875: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Reaction to Duterte’s Militaristic Approach to the Pandemic
Mukhang matagal nang hindi nakakapagbasa ng Saligang Batas si Duterte. Maaari lamang i-deploy ang militar sa mga sibilyang komunidad kung merong lawless violence, rebellion o invasion. O di kaya’y bahagi ng humanitarian assistance. At ang pagbabantay sa mga sibilyan na parang mga kriminal o rebelde ay hindi maituturing na humanitarian work. Pero ano pa nga […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 874: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Message for MATA’s (Movement Against the Anti-Terrorism Act) Webinar on the Re-imposition of Death Penalty
When Duterte made a renewed call to re-impose the death penalty during his 5th SONA with no response from the audience, he had to pander for some cheap applause. Not only was the emperor revealed to have no clothes, but his shameless dictatorial streak was also laid bare before the nation. Instead of focusing on […]