De Lima seeks probe into killing of Calbayog Mayor Aquino, incessant attacks vs local chief executives
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has called for a Senate investigation into the continuing attacks and killings of local chief executives across the country as she condemned the murder of Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 683, De Lima underscored the need to identify the gaps in law enforcement, […]
De Lima on Duterte’s recent tirade vs her: Incompetent people will always call you names
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima took a swipe at Mr. Duterte for his recent remarks calling her a “bitch,” saying that Duterte is merely using her as another diversionary tactic to cover up for his failure of leadership, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, […]
De Lima lauds ‘Mang Anton’ for selfless love for stray dogs, calls him unsung hero
Senator Leila M. de Lima has commended Anton Velasco for selflessly taking care of and unfailingly showing his concern for stray dogs despite his poor living conditions. De Lima, an animal lover who has a soft spot for dogs and cats, said she is relieved to know that Velasco, referred by many as “Mang Anton”, […]
Robredo to De Lima: You are not alone
Vice President Leni Robredo has assured Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima that she will continue to stand by the Senator as the latter bravely fights for truth, justice, freedom, and human rights amid her ordeal. Robredo said De Lima, who recently marked her fourth year in unjust detention last Feb. 24, is not alone […]
Cats, a constant source of joy and good vibes – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has counted the cats inside her detention quarters in Camp Crame as among her constant source of joy and good vibes. De Lima, an animal lover who owns dogs of different breeds and sizes and has stray cats inside her detention quarters, shared that her cats welcomed her upon […]
Ebe Dancel, Bugoy Drilon, VP Robredo & other known personalities to join in online community jamming on De Lima’s 4th year in detention
Renowned musicians, artists, activists, and political and religious leaders here and abroad will gather in another online community jamming to express their support for Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima who will be marking her fourth year in unjust detention on Feb. 24. Dubbed “Leilaya! Mga Tinig at Himig ng Paglaya,” the online […]
De Lima in good spirits during general medical exam
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima underwent a routine general medical examination at the Manila Doctors Hospital where she was confined for roughly 24 hours, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, to finish several tests recommended by her physician. De Lima, with positive spirit and undaunted resolve, entered and left the hospital premises […]
De Lima appeals to Court to limit Prosecution witnesses vs her
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has appealed to the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256 handling the 3rd of her three trumped-up drug cases to limit the Prosecution’s list of witnesses to those with personal knowledge of her case only. In a six-page motion she filed through her lawyers last Jan. 12, […]
Bilibid inmate’s testimony vs De Lima ‘full of contradictions, an incredulous lie’ – lawyer
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima’s camp has deemed prosecution witness and Bilibid inmate Engelberto Durano as “not credible” because of the numerous contradictions and inconsistencies in his testimony before the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 256. Last Dec. 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ), after three consecutive hearings of no-show witnesses, […]
Trumped-up charges can never silence me, other political prisoners – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has vowed to continue fighting for truth and justice for her fellow political prisoners who continue to suffer for merely fighting for what is right. In her message for an online event entitled “TULAY: Mga Tugtugin at Tula Tungo sa Paglaya”, read by her Chief of Staff, […]