De Lima says 4Ps can make lasting benefits for the poor, cites success story of beneficiary
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has maintained that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is capable of making tangible and lasting benefits in the lives of its beneficiaries, disproving apprehension that it would only make its recipients overly-reliant on government’s cash grant. De Lima, the principal sponsor and author of the 4Ps bill in […]
Soliman echoes De Lima’s stance: We should look at different aspects of poverty to address needs of Filipinos
Former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Dinky Soliman is in full agreement with Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima’s point that it is important to look at the different aspects of poverty affecting Filipinos to understand the public’s needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Episode 4 of “Acronyms: Work from Prison” […]
De Lima alarmed over recent incidents of cybersex trafficking involving youths; renews call to investigate child cybersex abuse in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has renewed her call for a Senate review into the status of implementation of existing laws on protecting children from abuses as she expressed alarm over continued incidents of cybersex trafficking involving Filipino youth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. De Lima, a staunch anti-human trafficking advocate, lamented how suspects are […]
De Lima scores Duterte for trying to fool Filipinos anew with new script about WPS
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has criticized Mr. Duterte for trying to fool Filipinos again into believing that he will stand against unrelenting Chinese incursion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by singing a different tune about the issue. De Lima, who was part of the Philippine delegation who argued the Philippines’ arbitration case […]
De Lima chides Duterte over fake ‘jet ski’ promise
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided Mr. Duterte for fooling the Filipino people by using his deceptive tricks to win the 2016 election, particularly his promise to ride a jet ski to the Spratly Islands and plant a Philippine flag which he recently claimed as a “pure campaign joke.” De Lima, […]
De Lima praises mothers for rising to the call of times amid challenges
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has heaped praises to all the mothers who she said are responsible for shaping today’s Filipino youth who can bring about positive change to society amid the enormous challenges facing the country. In her Mother’s Day message, De Lima, a mother of two, acknowledged that it is never easy […]
De Lima bats for 10-day paid leaves for COVID-19 positive employees
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has introduced a measure mandating paid pandemic leaves for all qualified employees, whether in public or private sector, who are confirmed cases of COVID-19, during the duration of the pandemic. De Lima filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2148 seeking to grant 10 working days of paid COVID-19 leave for […]
De Lima hits China over remarks on PH maritime activities in WPS
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided China for asking the Philippines to stop its maritime activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to supposedly prevent complicating the situation and escalating disputes in the resource-rich waters. De Lima, who was part of the Philippine delegation who argued the Philippines’ arbitration case against China over […]
Pangilinan, other personalities renew call for De Lima’s freedom
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinanhas renewed his call for the immediate release of Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima from continued unjust detention which he said has compromised her health. Pangilinan demanded for De Lima’s freedom after the lady Senator requested for an emergency medical furlough due to bouts of headaches and persistent generalized weakness. “Nag-aalala […]
Tañada urges Senate to allow De Lima to join online Senate sessions
Former Rep. Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III has appealed to the Senate leadership to allow Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima to attend the chamber’s plenary sessions and committee hearings via teleconferencing or other forms of electronic communications from within her place of detention at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City. During the […]