Dispatch from Crame No. 673: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the unanimous approval by US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Senate Resolution 142
I’ve always believed that standing strong for one’s convictions and fighting always for what is true and just, for human rights and humanity have many friends around the globe. Thank you U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee for S. Res. 142.
Dispatch from Crame No. 672: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on Bono’s reminder to Pres. Duterte that there can be no compromise on human rights
Duterte can only ignore Bono at his own peril. You cannot dilute, pollute, or refute the universality and primacy of human rights. It is every one’s right – as it is every one’s duty – to stand up for every one’s dignity. ### #Bono #U2 #JoshuaTreeTour2019
Dispatch from Crame No. 671: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Message for PNoy’s Good Health
I pray constantly for the good health and well-being of our dear PNoy. A good man and a good leader. We love you PNoy! ###
Dispatch from Crame No. 670: Sen. Leila M. de Lima invites people to join the Mass tomorrow in Ateneo Church of the Gesù
In solidarity, I urge the community of faith believers, human rights defenders and the public to take part in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in a Solidarity Mass at Church of the Gesù, Ateneo de Manila University, tomorrow, December 10 at 5:00 p.m., on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day and in […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 669: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the rewards given to witnesses and complainants in the drug cases against her, the latest being the reported looming reinstatement of Reynaldo Esmeralda as NBI Deputy Director
Convicted felons were granted immunity. Some of them transferred to military camps, presumably with more comfortable quarters than hell hole Bilibid. God knows what other concessions were promised them in exchange for perjured testimonies. Pardon perhaps or other forms of executive clemency for their early release, and non-freezing or non-sequestration of their assets? Duterte operators […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 668: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement in Support of former Ombudsman Morales and former DFA Secretary Del Rosario in their ICC case against Xi Jinping
I support former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and former DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario in their decision to pursue their case against Chinese President Xi Jinping in the commission of crimes against humanity on Filipinos and Filipino fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea. The decision of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 667: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s statement on the ICC’s report on its preliminary examination activities relative to PH situation
I receive the International Criminal Court’s report on its preliminary examination into Mr Duterte’s war on drugs as timely, significant, and highly notable news. With this report, a status report actually, our collective cause for justice and human rights has made considerable strides and ends the year for all the victims and their families on […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 665: On John Chicano, the former janitor turned sports hero
John Chicano did not only give us our 1st gold medal as a world-class triathlete in the 30th South East Asian Games. He also gave us a story of hope that we can all hold on to, especially in these times when stories of woe and despair abound. Isa na naman itong patunay na ang […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 664: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Message of Thanks to Financial Times for naming her as one of 16 Most Influential Women of 2019
Thank you, Financial Times, for the honor! Truly humbling to be tacked with extraordinary women of our times. It’s really just about fighting for what is right…
Dispatch from Crame No. 663: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement on Duterte’s relentless threats to block the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise
The closure of a media outlet over a personal whim and political vendetta has no place in a free, democratic and just society. Clearly, the President’s attacks on Rappler and Inquirer, and recently, his renewed threats of blocking ABS-CBN’s franchise, are part of his regime’s blatant crackdown, broader propaganda and misinformation against media outlets, opposition […]