De Lima shares hopes for New Year, recalls lessons learned in 2019
With the international trend putting pressure in defense of human rights and democracy in different parts of the world, such as the Philippines, Senator Leila M. de Lima is hoping that Year 2020 would encourage the Filipino public, including government officials, into becoming more human rights-centered. De Lima, a known human rights defender here and […]
This 2020, we will fight back and we will fight more – De Lima
As the nation welcomes a new year, Senator Leila M. de Lima has rallied the Filipino public to strengthen their call for a more just and humane society and show the world the power of people’s solidarity towards upholding social justice and democracy. In her message in the celebration of New Year, De Lima said […]
On Rizal Day, De Lima urges Filipinos to stand up vs despotic regime
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has recalled the patriotic deeds and sacrifices of national hero Dr. Gat Jose Rizal who stood up and defended the country and the Filipinos against the then abusive Spanish government in the Philippines. In her message on Rizal Day today (Dec. 30), De Lima urged her countrymen to emulate […]
De Lima lambasts pro-Duterte blogger for lack of diligent work
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided a pro-administration blogger for failing to do a diligent work in proving that the United States’ (US) entry ban imposed on government officials responsible for her wrongful imprisonment was fake news. De Lima said the entry ban against her persecutors is, in fact, already in effect after […]
On Niños Inocentes, De Lima appeals for prayers for young victims of EJKs
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima today urged her countrymen to continue praying and fighting for justice for young Filipino victims of extrajudicial killings and other state-led abuses, as well as their loved ones left behind. In her message on the commemoration of Niños Inocentes today (Dec. 28), De Lima lamented how Mr. Duterte mirrors […]
De Lima laughs off administration’s claim of ‘fair trial’ on her case
Senator Leila M. de Lima has laughed off Duterte administration’s claim that she was “accorded procedural due process” in the prosecution of her trumped-up drug charges in retort to the recent US Senate resolution calling for her immediate release. De Lima, a prominent political prisoner in the country today, said she finds it very funny […]
Warlords have no place in a democracy – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has underscored that the guilty verdict for the 2009 Maguindanao massacre masterminds serves as a reminder to the entire nation that warlords cannot escape justice, especially in a democratic country like the Philippines. De Lima, a former justice secretary, made the remark after the three sons of late former […]
De Lima condemns visitation ban for families of political prisoners
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has denounced the reported ban for families of political prisoners from visiting their loved ones in their detention quarters in Camp Bagong Diwa, especially during this Yuletide season. With the unjustified visitation ban, De Lima, the first prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, said the Duterte administration has […]
On Christmas day, De Lima shares her wishes
For Christmas 2019, Senator Leila M. de Lima wishes that it would be her last Yuletide celebration in detention so she could perform her duties to participate in the legislative process and spend more time with her family. This is the third time that De Lima, the first prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, […]
De Lima: US sanctions vs rights violators as ‘most wonderful Christmas blessing’
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed elation over the recent passage into law of the United States 2020 Appropriations Bill which includes amendments imposing an entry ban to government officials responsible for her wrongful imprisonment. De Lima, a prisoner of conscience, said the imposition of sanctions in the approved appropriation bill is a […]